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We need your help! As East Lothian’s Third Sector Interface (TSI) and representative body, we are regularly asked for insights on the health and challenges of the third sector by public authorities, including the council, NHS Lothian, and the Scottish Government.
Now, more than ever, third sector organisations need to demonstrate their impact. To support you, VCEL has commissioned Evaluation Support Scotland (ESS) to deliver their ‘Introduction to the Basics of Self-Evaluation’ training.
Volunteer Edinburgh has developed a new resource to support volunteer managers. This resource provides high-quality, reliable, and up-to-date information on managing volunteers.
Our office will be closed from 19th December and will reopen on 6th January.
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Residents across East Lothian and Midlothian are being asked to be alert to vulnerable adults in their communities who may be at risk of harm. Harm can take many forms, including financial, physical abuse, neglect, self-neglect, self-harm, emotional abuse, and gender-based violence. Risk of being harmed can be greater due to factors such as ill health, trauma and physical or mental health conditions.
Welcome to the latest funding update from Volunteer Centre East Lothian.
We need your help! As East Lothian’s Third Sector Interface (TSI) and representative body, we are regularly asked for insights on the health and challenges of the third sector by public authorities, including the council, NHS Lothian, and the Scottish Government.
Now, more than ever, third sector organisations need to demonstrate their impact. To support you, VCEL has commissioned Evaluation Support Scotland (ESS) to deliver their ‘Introduction to the Basics of Self-Evaluation’ training.
Welcome to the latest Third Sector Update for East Lothian.
Volunteer Edinburgh has developed a new resource to support volunteer managers. This resource provides high-quality, reliable, and up-to-date information on managing volunteers.
Welcome to the latest Third Sector Update for East Lothian.
The Young Scot Awards, sponsored by sportscotland, is Scotland’s biggest celebration of young people, recognising their outstanding achievements. Do you know a friend, family member, classmate or colleague whose story deserves to be heard?
Welcome to the latest funding update from Volunteer Centre East Lothian.
The latest papers and minutes from the East Lothian Friendly Food Network.
Our office will be closed from 19th December and will reopen on 6th January.
The 4th Annual Third Sector Conference was a resounding success, bringing together key stakeholders to share ideas, learn from one another, and explore new tools and approaches.
Festive provision guide gives you an overview of emergency food provision over the Christmas and New Year period
Welcome to the latest Third Sector Update for East Lothian.
Our Volunteer Managers’ Forums are open to anyone who works or volunteers in East Lothian.
Welcome to the latest funding update from Volunteer Centre East Lothian.
Thank you all for attending our ‘Third Sector Annual Conference’ event
A gentle reminder that the application deadline for Year 4 is 29/11/2024 at 11:59 PM.
In advance of the budget on 4th December, the TSI Scotland Network are calling on Government to instigate public service reform with the Third Sector at its heart.
Find the full schedule for 16 days of activism to end violence against women and girls.
Welcome to the latest Third Sector Update for East Lothian.
Find out how to apply for the One Council Partnership Fund, now open for 2025/26
I wonder if I could ask you for a few minutes of your time to help us find out more how Volunteer Centre East Lothian can support you with training that meets your needs.
Welcome to the latest funding update from Volunteer Centre East Lothian.
The Quick Grants programme will open for applications on Thursday 24th October 2024. Completed application forms should be submitted no later than 5pm Thursday 7th November.
Upcoming Events
The ‘Introduction to the Basics workshop’ is designed to help you to get started with simple evaluation systems. It is most useful for practitioners who are new to self-evaluation and will also help those who wish to further develop their existing evaluation systems.
Now, more than ever, third sector organisations need to demonstrate their impact. To support you, VCEL has commissioned Evaluation Support Scotland (ESS) to deliver their ‘Introduction to the Basics of Self-Evaluation’ training.
Make sense of children's 'challenging' behaviour through the lens of distress and discover practical ways to support them.
