National Inclusion Week
September 15, 2025
This week is National Inclusion Week, and we’re committed to making our spaces and services accessible for everyone. Throughout the week, we’ll be highlighting some of the measures we have…
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The Disclosure Act in Action: Reflections
September 15, 2025
Volunteer Scotland has published its reflections on the changes introduced by the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, focusing on the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme, three months after the end of…
2025/26 Advice Network Training Programme now available
September 10, 2025
West Lothian Council’s Anti-Poverty Service has launched the 2025/26 Advice Network Training Programme, offering a series of training sessions designed to support professionals working across West Lothian. The programme includes…
New Children & Families Toolkit launched in West Lothian
September 10, 2025
West Lothian Council has published a new Children & Families Toolkit, created to help families easily find key support and resources in one place. The toolkit brings together information on:…
Ambitions LIVE 2025 Returns to Glasgow: Networking and Learning for Social Enterprises
September 8, 2025
Glasgow is set to host Ambitions LIVE 2025, Social Investment Scotland’s flagship programme for social enterprises, on Thursday, 2 October at The Social Hub. The event offers a unique opportunity…
West Lothian Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults
September 8, 2025
The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund (CMHWF) for Adults was established in October 2021 to support local community initiatives that improve mental health and wellbeing. Since its launch, the…
Baton of Hope Tour 2025
September 5, 2025
We were in Linlithgow and Broxburn this morning to see the Baton of Hope Tour 2025 as it began its journey around West Lothian. The Baton will be visiting communities…
West Lothian Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults (Year 5) – Q&A Session
September 3, 2025
Thank you to everyone who joined our online Q&A session on Wednesday 3rd September. This was a chance to learn more about the Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund and…
A Guide to Creating a Volunteer Personal Development Plan
August 18, 2025
Inclusive Volunteering has published a new guide to help groups and organisations create their own Volunteer Personal Development Plan (VPDP). The resource includes a downloadable template alongside toolkits and practical…
A Good Thing: Helping Charities and the Planet – One Donation at a Time
August 5, 2025
A Good Thing is an award-winning UK non-profit making it easier than ever for charities to access useful donations — while helping businesses reduce waste and do something good. The…
