Development Officer (Employability) – Maternity Cover
August 13, 2026
Part-time – 21 hours per week Salary: £33,011 pro rata (£19,806 per annum for 21 hours per week) Fixed-term maternity cover – expected to be a minimum of six months…
Supporting Unpaid Carers in the Workplace – Free Carer Positive Event
August 13, 2026
Wednesday 26 August 2026 | Networking from 9.15am | Event 10.00am–11.30am The Gateway, 20–22 King Street, Bathgate EH48 1AX Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian (The Gateway), in partnership with Carers…
Start-it Funding Open for Applications – Up to £5,000 Available
August 11, 2026
Individuals with an idea for a social enterprise can apply for up to £5,000 through Firstport’s Start-it Fund to help turn their idea into reality. The Start-it Fund is designed…
Upcoming Training and Networking Opportunities
August 7, 2026
We’re pleased to invite staff and volunteers from third sector organisations across West Lothian to our latest programme of training and networking events. Whether you’re looking to connect with others,…
Could You Make a Difference as a Volunteer Befriender?
August 6, 2026
Integr8 Befriending Service at West Lothian Youth Action Project is looking for compassionate volunteers to support young people aged 10–21 who may be experiencing isolation, anxiety or disconnection. Many young…
Year 6 Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund micro-grants coming soon
August 5, 2026
Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian will soon be opening applications for the Year 6 Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund micro-grants scheme. Due to the Scottish Government’s Fairer Funding pilot,…
Looking for a Meeting Space in West Lothian?
August 4, 2026
Whether you’re planning a board meeting, training session, workshop, interview or team catch-up, finding the right venue can make all the difference. At Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian, we offer…
Round 3 Now Open: Rural Community Led Local Development Fund 2026/27
July 31, 2026
Community organisations across rural West Lothian are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EoI) for Round 3 of the Rural Community Led Local Development (RCLLD) Fund 2026/27. The fund…
Share Your Experience: State of Caring Survey 2026 Now Open
July 27, 2026
Are you an unpaid carer, or have you been one in the past? Carers Scotland is encouraging unpaid carers across Scotland to take part in the State of Caring Survey…
Applications Open for Firstport’s Social Innovation Challenge 2026
July 22, 2026
Do you have an innovative idea that could help tackle social or environmental challenges in Scotland? Applications are now open for the Social Innovation Challenge 2026, Firstport’s grant funding and…
