Disclosure Scotland Update: 5-Year PVG Memberships
November 24, 2025
Most of the provisions in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 came into effect on 1 April 2025. Looking ahead, a major change to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme will…
Linking Lives Launches New Befriending Resource
November 24, 2025
Linking Lives has launched a new befriending resource designed to help communities— including churches, charities and local organisations—set up their own befriending schemes tailored to local needs. “One-to-one befriending offers…
Draft Climate Change Plan Consultation
November 24, 2025
The Scottish Government has released its Draft Climate Change Plan for 2026–2040, setting out proposals to reduce emissions and accelerate Scotland’s transition to net zero. An online consultation is now…
Consultation on the Future of Council Tax in Scotland
November 24, 2025
The Scottish Government and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) have launched an online consultation seeking views on how Scotland’s council tax system could be modernised. Council tax has…
AI for Good: Ethics, Inclusion and Sustainability
November 24, 2025
Passion4Social is hosting a free, accessible webinar on Wednesday 10 December 2025, 12pm–1pm, exploring the opportunities and challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI). “AI for Good: Ethics, Inclusion and Sustainability” will…
VolunteerHub Guide for Reviewing Your Volunteer Programme and Volunteers
November 24, 2025
Volunteers are at the heart of many organisations, and making the best use of their time can strengthen your impact. VolunteerHub has produced a free guide to help groups and…
Celebrating Social Enterprise Day in West Lothian
November 20, 2025
Today we mark Social Enterprise Day, a national celebration recognising the organisations using business as a force for good. Social enterprises play a vital role in West Lothian, creating jobs,…
Job Vacancy: Projects Coordinator (Part-Time) – West Lothian African Women’s Network
November 17, 2025
West Lothian African Women’s Network is recruiting an experienced Projects Coordinator to support the delivery of our community projects in Whitburn. This part-time role is ideal for someone organised, proactive…
West Lothian’s Gender Based Violence Population Survey Launches Today
November 17, 2025
As part of this year’s 16 Days of Activism, the West Lothian Gender Based Violence Committee has launched an important new survey to better understand local experiences of gender-based violence.…
Good Conversation Training Brings Local Volunteers Together
November 12, 2025
Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian was delighted to host a Good Conversation Training session today in partnership with Linking Lives. The free session, led by Michelle Candlish from Linking Lives,…
