East Lothian Third Sector Update | 26/11/2024
GOVERNMENT & LEGISLATION
East Lothian Partnership Publish East Lothian Plan 2017-27 Update & Performance Report
East Lothian Partnership has presented its second formal Update & Performance Report in relation to the 2017-27 East Lothian Plan.
The plan has three key themes, Prosperous, Community Minded, and Fair, along with seven related outcomes. In addition to these key themes early intervention was identified as a "Golden Thread' running through the East Lothian Plan, along with the priorities of reducing inequality and tackling poverty.
All the outcomes across all three key themes have been evaluated and are available to view.
East Lothian Partnership - East Lothian Plan 2017-27 Update & Performance Report
Proposed Youth Work (Scotland) Bill
A proposal for a Bill to ensure accessible, well-funded, and high-quality youth work services across Scotland, supporting the holistic development, well-being, and social inclusion of young people, and ensuring equal opportunities for all, regardless of background or circumstance.
The consultation is open and will close on 21 February 2025.
Date lodged: 22 November 2024
Proposed Youth Work (Scotland) Bill | Scottish Parliament Website
ORGANISATIONAL UPDATES
Third Sector Annual Conference (Event Resources)
We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended our Third Sector Annual Conference 2024. A special thank you to our incredible speakers and stall holders for their contributions. You can find the presentations and useful links on our website.
Third Sector Annual Conference (Event Resources) — Volunteer Centre East Lothian — VCEL
Home-Start East Lothian's Christmas Toy Appeal is Now Open!
Home-Start East Lothian will operate as a hub for new presents gifted into the county. They have numerous collection points across the county and presents are already coming in.
The hub is open to anyone working with families who need some extra support when it comes to gifts for their children. The professional must come and collect for families on their behalf – their is no have the capacity to support families coming in.
Gifts are not wrapped so parents can know what is being gifted to their child.
All we ask you to do is complete the spread sheet with your name – and organisation, the number of children you have taken gifts for in the different age groups. Please bring bags/boxes to take away the presents.
You can come along to the HomeStart offices (Early Years Centre, Sandersons Wynd, Tranent) between 9-3 Mon- Thurs and Friday 9-12noon.
Other times can be accommodated by arrangement (01875 616066)
Christmas Toy Appeal - Home-Start East Lothian
Musselburgh and District Citizens Advice Bureau Staff are Running the MoRunning 10K for the Crisis Support Fund
Aiden, Matthew, and Kirsty are raising funds for the Musselburgh CAB client fund at the bureau.
The Crisis Support Fund is a small pot of money the CAB uses to assist clients in crisis, those needing food, fuel and toiletries, or help with bus fairs to get to appointments. At this time of year the Fund is also used to help with the cost of Christmas for those unable to manage, but funds are running very low. If you are able please support Aiden, Matthew, and Kirsty any way you can, even it it's just wishing them good luck.
Just Giving - Musselburgh CAB Crisis Support Fund
Just Transitions Scotland Net Zero Accreditation Standard Survey
Just Transitions are in the process of applying for funding to create an accreditation standard to support third sector organisations to transition to net zero.
In order to strengthen the application, Just Transitions are conducting a survey to help shape what the standard will encompass. The survey is open to all with an interest in net zero.
Just Transitions Scotland - Net Zero Accreditation Standard Survey
VOLUNTEER INSIGHTS
Knowledge Event - What We Do Together: The relationship between volunteering and other activities
Date: Thursday 12th December
Time: 10am - 11.30am
Cost: FREE
Location: Online, via Zoom
Speaker: Dr David Bomark
Join us for an interactive event where Dr David Bomark will share insights from his PhD research on what makes volunteering unique compared to hobbies, sports, and activism. David’s findings highlight how volunteering provides a unique stability, especially valuable for those benefiting from consistent engagement. However, as volunteer participation evolves, it’s crucial to explore these changes together.
The event aims to bridge the gap between academia and practitioners, inviting you to react to the findings and share your own experiences. David’s presentation will be followed by two breakout sessions with six engaging topics to choose from:
Volunteering as a Social Good: Partnering with GPs and support workers to engage volunteers.
Volunteering as an Accessible Space: How people find their way to volunteering.
Changing Forms of Volunteering: Blurring the lines between volunteer, participant, and beneficiary.
Comparing Volunteering with Other Activities: What unique aspects does volunteering offer?
Generational Volunteering Differences: How should the voluntary sector adapt to generational shifts in volunteering practices?
Professionalisation of the Sector: Is it a positive evolution or a challenge?
Intandem Mentor
Move On is looking for empathetic, dedicated individuals to join their team of intandem mentors in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
The intandem project works with young people in the care system, a group identified by the Scottish government as being particularly vulnerable.
As a mentor you will support your mentee to achieve their goals, improve their overall confidence and help them reach positive destinations.
All expenses are covered and Move On provides extensive training to all volunteers before becoming a mentor. This training covers a wide range of topics including child and adult protection, trauma, maintaining boundaries with mentees, mental health, LGBT+ awareness and dealing with challenging situations in the mentoring role.
They also offer additional training throughout the year to all volunteers, as well as social events and volunteer steering groups.
Volunteering Opportunities | Volunteer Centre East Lothian — Volunteer Centre East Lothian — VCEL
Schools Guide Volunteer
Do you want to support the National Museums of Flight Scotland East Lothian!
A Schools Guide Volunteer is needed, they will help deliver schools programme which covers history and science topics at the National Museum of Flight. They help school pupils and teachers around the airfield, hangars and other exhibitions as well as help facilitate their workshops.
Volunteering Opportunities | Volunteer Centre East Lothian — Volunteer Centre East Lothian — VCEL
FUNDING & GRANTS
Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults Year 4 – Deadline Approaching
A gentle reminder that the application deadline for Year 4 is 29/11/2024 at 11:59 PM. For more information and to apply, please visit our website.
https://www.volunteereastlothian.org.uk/all-news/communities-mental-health-amp-wellbeing-fund-for-adults-year-4-now-open
The Big Give - Arts for Impact
A seven-day online match funding campaign supporting arts and culture charities working to achieve societal impact across the UK, available to any UK charity with an annual income of at least £25,000 (as per last filed accounts on the Charity Commission).
The Big Give is a seven-day online match funding campaign supporting arts and culture charities working to achieve societal impact across the UK, run in partnership with New Philanthropy for Arts & Culture (NPAC).
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 18 December, and the campaign takes place next year, from 18 to 25 March.
The Big Give: Arts for Impact - SCVO Funding Scotland
TRAINING & EVENTS
EMPPC Inter-Agency Child Protection Risk Assessment and Processes (Level 2)
This East and Midlothian Public Protection Committee course is for multi-agency operational staff and managers who have a requirement to learn more about child protection for their role.
Learning outcomes include, understanding the national and local policy and legislative context for child protection, being able to describe the roles of agencies involved in child protection, and becoming familiar with key processes and procedures (including inter-agency referral discussions, case conferences and referral to the Children’s Reporter).
The training will be delivered across two days, the 28th and 29th of January, on a multi-agency basis by professionals from Police, Health, Education and Social Work and the Child Protection Lead Officer.
EMPPC - Inter-Agency Child Protection Risk Assessment and Processes (Level 2)
COMMUNITY & WELLBEING
East Lothian Club Safe
East Lothian Council has recently introduced Club Safe.
ClubSafe is a straightforward quality assurance system designed to help sports clubs and organisations operate efficiently and effectively within East Lothian. It provides support and development opportunities to clubs whilst giving families and facility provider’s comfort in knowing that clubs are operating safely.
ClubSafe helps sports clubs and organisations look at what they do and unlocks support and resources to assist with club improvements. ClubSafe helps East Lothian Council promote and reward accredited clubs operating across East Lothian.
Find out more at ClubSafe | Verify Community Clubs
Mapping Climate Change in East Lothian
In order to plan and adapt to climate change, we need to know what people are experiencing locally.
The East Lothian Climate Hub (part of the Climate Ready South East Scotland project) want to hear your local climate stories. They will help us understand where changes are already being felt, and think about what measures are needed to respond to climate change.
What weather changes are you seeing? Are you beginning to notice climate changes impact on your street, your community or your favourite wild places? People across East Lothian have spoken about seeing heavy rains and increasing winds this year, to very warm summers in recent previous years, to coastal erosion.
Please add your stories to the story map. All experiences count, from increased winds, to flooding to coastal erosion.
Climate Ready South East Scotland Story Map - Have Your Say Today
Survey for visually impaired adults
RNIB's latest survey is available to both blind and partially sighted men and women living in the UK, aged 16 years or over and is open until 20 December 2024.
The survey will filter questions dependent on whether the person completing it is male or female. There are questions relating to people’s experiences of getting around, personal safety, employment, family, and relationships.
They are keen to have representation from across the UK, from people of all ages particularly those aged 16 to 34, and all ethnicities. So, if you are interested and fit the criteria,
Or if you can promote the survey on your social media, that would be much appreciated.
For anyone who is unable to complete an online survey, there is an option to call RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 to register for future surveys. The advisor will gather information from the customer and when there is another survey, the customer will receive a call from one of our team to run through the questions.
Voice of the Customer Survey
OPPORTUNITIES & VACANCIES
Treasurer
Voluntary Role
Location: Musselburgh
Musselburgh Citizens Advice Bureau are currently seeking a new Treasurer to join their board of trustees, ideally someone who has experience of financial management and accountancy.
The current Treasurer will remain on the board until the 31st March 2025. Applications from all sectors of the community are encouraged.
Role and responsibilities for this post include:
Liaising with and advising the Chief Executive and Board of trustees on financial matters
Ensuring that proper financial procedures and accounting practice are in place to safeguard the bureau’s resources
Preparing financial statements for board meetings and for the annual general meeting
Liaise with the appointed Independent examiner for the annual review of accounts
Preparing an annual budget and advising the board of its financial requirements for the year ahead
Please note this role is a voluntary position with no renumeration. Please see role description.
Treasurer - Role Description
Development and Communications Facilitator
Salary: Up to £25,000 depending on experience
Location: Musselburgh with travel
Dementia Friendly East Lothian are looking for a motivated person who supports their values to join their small and enthusiastic team. As Development and Communications facilitator you will work in partnership with experts by experience, the Musselburgh Meeting Centre Team and community partners and services to support communities to develop the Meeting Centre approach, facilitating a vibrant and inclusive community of learning and practice. Communicating and connecting people is a key part of the role in East Lothian and working closely with Meeting Centres Scotland to connect with Centres across Scotland.
Applications from those living with dementia, or caring for someone with dementia are welcome. There are no essential qualifications for this post, you must demonstrate that you have the essential skills. Training will be required for the successful applicant.
Please contact Sue Northrop or Fiona Barrett for an application pack or to talk about the post. You can get in touch via Sue@dfel.org.uk or fiona@dfel.org.uk
Development and Communications Facilitator - Job Description
Office Administrator
Salary: 12 hours a week, £8071.27 (Full time equivalent £23,541.21)
Location: Musselburgh
Dementia Friendly East Lothian are looking for an experienced administrator to support both Dementia Friendly East Lothian's direct work with people living with dementia, the communities in which they live, and the critical behind the scenes work which makes everything happen. You will support the development of the existing administrative and financial processes and deal with all administrative matters. For more information please contact Sue@dfel.org.uk.
Office Administrator - Goodmoves
