For organisations, individuals and volunteers

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

Changing the narrative on suicide.

Applications now open for the One Council Fund 2026/27! Join our webinars to explore the toolkit and get support before the 30 Sept deadline.

The report on the Social Enterprise Scotland Census 2024 has been published, marking a decade of innovation and social entrepreneurship in Scotland.

Welcome to the latest Third Sector Update for East Lothian.

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

What is this training?

This training offers an opportunity to hear from a person with lived experience and for practitioners to reflect

on how the guidance is helpful as a framework

A new community hub for young adults with additional needs is opening this September.

We proudly support the Scotland Demands Better Campaign. Change for the better happens when we stand together.

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

Save the date! The East Lothian Third Sector Conference is coming this November!

Our building will be closed for essential refurbishments. Services continue remotely, contact us as usual.

OSCR are making changes to how charities submit their trustee information through OSCR Online, and how this information is shared.

You can find out about the changes here.

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

We stand with TSI Network Scotland’s calls for greater investment in communities.

The 2018 Local Transport Strategy for East Lothian Council introduced the Parking Management Strategy. The focus of this strategy is to provide balanced and appropriate parking facilities that support the economic, environmental and accessibility requirements of towns in East Lothian. The Strategy also aims to maximise the efficient use of parking provision.

Volunteers' Week (2 - 8 June 2025) celebrates the contributions of volunteers across East Lothian. We're hosting a social media campaign and need your help with videos, case studies, and sharing posts.

Issued on behalf of Suicide Prevention Scotland

NEW SUICIDE PREVENTION CAMPAIGN & WEBSITE FOR SCOTLAND

On Wednesday 16 April 2025, Scotland's new national suicide prevention public awareness campaign will go live.

On the same day, Suicide Prevention Scotland's new website, SuicidePrevention.scot will also be launched. 

We Want to Hear from You!

Gants up to £5,000 for East Lothian projects aimed at preventing or alleviating poverty. Eligible applicants are registered Scottish charities with a minimum of 2 years in operation.

People with mental health issues are to host the first conference of its kind in Scotland.

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

We are thrilled to announce that Volunteer Centre East Lothian is now on Bluesky!