Real Living Wage Increases to £13.45 Across the UK
October 28, 2025
The Living Wage Foundation has announced a new Real Living Wage rate of £13.45 per hour across the UK and £14.80 in London, reflecting the rising cost of living. At…
Celebrating Trustees’ Week 2025 – This Week is About You
October 24, 2025
Monday 3rd – Friday 7th November 2025 Trustees’ Week is an annual celebration of the people who volunteer their time, skills and experience to oversee charities and community organisations across…
Welcoming Young People as Volunteers – YouthVIP Training
October 21, 2025
Wednesday 20th November 202510:00am – 12:30pmOnline via ZoomFree – registration required Volunteering Matters, YouthLink Scotland and Young Scot are teaming up to deliver this interactive online YouthVIP training, designed to…
Community Benefits Gateway – Online Drop-In Session
October 21, 2025
Tuesday 25th November 202510:00am – 11:00amOnline via Microsoft Teams The Community Benefits Gateway (CBG) helps connect businesses and public-sector contracts with community projects that can benefit from their support —…
Have Your Say – West Lothian Council Budget Consultation 2025
October 20, 2025
West Lothian Council has launched its “Your Council, Your Say” Budget Consultation for 2025, seeking views on proposed changes to service delivery as part of plans to address a £23…
Funding for Women and Girls – The Women’s Fund for Scotland
October 20, 2025
The Women’s Fund for Scotland aims to promote systemic change and empower women across Scotland by tackling the inequalities and disadvantages they face throughout their lives. This fund supports projects…
Community-Led Action Research Programme 2025–2026
October 20, 2025
Suicide Prevention Scotland has announced a new round of its Community-Led Action Research Programme for 2025–2026. Building on the success of last year’s programme, this initiative gives voice to communities…
Start Your Social Enterprise – Free Drop-In Workshop
October 20, 2025
Date: Wednesday 12th November 2025Time: 6:00pm Location: The Gateway, 20-22 King Street, Bathgate, EH48 1AXCost: Free (registration required) Thinking about starting a social enterprise? If you’ve ever had an idea…
The Scheme Livi Seeks Chair and Trustees
October 16, 2025
Closing Date: 14th November 2025Location: Livingston (on site at West Lothian College)Commitment: 1–2 days per month (reasonable expenses reimbursed) The Scheme Livi is looking for an exceptional Chair and Trustees…
Good Conversation Training – Free Session for Volunteers
October 13, 2025
Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian, in partnership with Linking Lives, is offering a free training session to help volunteers build confidence and develop stronger communication skills when supporting others in…
