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Season's Greetings and Office Closure Notice
Season's Greetings and Office Closure Notice

Our office will be closed from 19th December and will reopen on 6th January.

Report on the 4th Annual Third Sector Conference
Report on the 4th Annual Third Sector Conference

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 Food Provisions
Festive Food Provisions

Festive provision guide gives you an overview of emergency food provision over the Christmas and New Year period

Keep Well This Festive Season
Keep Well This Festive Season

A quick guide to winter wellbeing

All News and Updates

All News & updates
East Lothian Friendly Food Network Update
East Lothian Friendly Food Network Update

The latest papers and minutes from the East Lothian Friendly Food Network.

Some Brief Thoughts From Our AGM
Some Brief Thoughts From Our AGM

Reflections on our past, present and future.

Season's Greetings and Office Closure Notice
Season's Greetings and Office Closure Notice

Our office will be closed from 19th December and will reopen on 6th January.

Report on the 4th Annual Third Sector Conference
Report on the 4th Annual Third Sector Conference

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 Food Provisions
Festive Food Provisions

Festive provision guide gives you an overview of emergency food provision over the Christmas and New Year period

Signal Presentation Report
Signal Presentation Report

A full report from Signal’s recent VCEL visit.

Keep Well This Festive Season
Keep Well This Festive Season

A quick guide to winter wellbeing

East Lothian Third Sector Update 10/12/2024
East Lothian Third Sector Update 10/12/2024

Welcome to the latest Third Sector Update for East Lothian.

Join our Volunteer Manager Forum today!
Join our Volunteer Manager Forum today!

Our Volunteer Managers’ Forums are open to anyone who works or volunteers in East Lothian.

VCEL Monthly Funding Update | December 2024
VCEL Monthly Funding Update | December 2024

Welcome to the latest funding update from Volunteer Centre East Lothian.

East Lothian Third Sector Update | 26/11/2024
East Lothian Third Sector Update | 26/11/2024
Third Sector Annual Conference (Event Resources)
Third Sector Annual Conference (Event Resources)

Thank you all for attending our ‘Third Sector Annual Conference’ event

Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults Year 4 – Deadline Approaching
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.

Scottish Budget: Asks and Offers - TSI Scotland Network
Scottish Budget: Asks and Offers - TSI Scotland Network

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.

16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women and Girls in East Lothian and Midlothian: Calendar of Events
16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women and Girls in East Lothian and Midlothian: Calendar of Events

Find the full schedule for 16 days of activism to end violence against women and girls.

Third Sector Annual Conference (Event Schedule)
Third Sector Annual Conference (Event Schedule)
East Lothian Third Sector Update | 12/11/2024
East Lothian Third Sector Update | 12/11/2024

Welcome to the latest Third Sector Update for East Lothian.

One Council Partnership Fund is Now Open to Applicants for the Financial Year 2025/26
One Council Partnership Fund is Now Open to Applicants for the Financial Year 2025/26

Find out how to apply for the One Council Partnership Fund, now open for 2025/26

Help Us Shape Our 2025 Training Calendar!
Help Us Shape Our 2025 Training Calendar!

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.

VCEL Monthly Funding Update | November 2024
VCEL Monthly Funding Update | November 2024

Welcome to the latest funding update from Volunteer Centre East Lothian.

NOLB - Quick Grants Programme
NOLB - Quick Grants Programme

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.

East Lothian Third Sector Update | 22/10/2024
East Lothian Third Sector Update | 22/10/2024

Welcome to the latest Third Sector Update for East Lothian.

Preparing for Upcoming Changes to Disclosure Scotland
Preparing for Upcoming Changes to Disclosure Scotland

Disclosure Scotland will be making changes to its services from 1 April 2025. Here’s everything you need to know, and what you can do to prepare.

Third Sector Annual Conference 2024 (Booking Live)
Third Sector Annual Conference 2024 (Booking Live)

Join us for a day filled with inspiring keynote speakers, valuable networking opportunities, and a marketplace where you can showcase your organisation.

Community Benefit Gateway (Online Drop in Session)
Community Benefit Gateway (Online Drop in Session)

We are offering an opportunity to chat about the Community Benefit Gateway in a drop-in lunch Session via Teams on Thursday 31st October, 12.00 – 13.00.

The Community Benefit Gateway is a fantastic opportunity to add your wishes for services and items that may help your organisation.

Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults Year 4 – NOW OPEN
Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults Year 4 – NOW OPEN

Grant Award Level: £2,000 - £25,000 | Application Deadline: 29/11/2024 @ 11:59pm

Public engagement on Planning Older People’s Services priorities launched
Public engagement on Planning Older People’s Services priorities launched

A 12-week engagement and consultation schedule has been launched by East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership (ELHSCP) in relation to its Planning Older People’s Services project.

The BIG Family Event (Cyrenians)
The BIG Family Event (Cyrenians)

a FREE day of fun and learning for parents/carers and their young people (yoga, games, art, cooking).

TSI Scotland Network’s Response to PM’s Speech
TSI Scotland Network’s Response to PM’s Speech

TSI Scotland Network's response to the PM's speech.

Episode 5 of CONVO
Episode 5 of CONVO

The latest episode of 'CONVO' is now available.

Upcoming Events

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Reasonable and Realistic Adjustments: Creating Inclusive Environments (Online/Zoom)

This session is aimed at practitioners who have a base knowledge of neurodivergence (informed level ASD), intellectual disabilities, and the impact of care experience and/or trauma. This session does not advise on supporting those with a vision or hearing impairment, nor does it focus on mobility equipment for physical disabilities.

Inter-Agency Child Protection Risk Assessment and Processes (Level 2)

This course is for multi-agency operational staff and managers who are in regular contact or carry out direct work with children, young people and/or their parents or carers, and who have a requirement to learn more about child protection for their role.

Third Sector Funding and Finance Workshop for Commissioners and Grant-Makers

Volunteer Centre East Lothian (VCEL) in partnership with the East Lothian Children, Young People’s and Families Forum are delighted to invite you to their Third Sector Funding and Finance Workshop for Commissioners and Grant-Makers.