July 31, 2025
The latest report from Volunteer Scotland highlights the ongoing volunteer shortages affecting Third Sector Organisations (TSOs) across Scotland amid the Cost-of-Living crisis. According to their analysis, 76% of TSOs face…
July 31, 2025
Ahead of the new Living Wage rates announcement in October 2025, the Living Wage Foundation is hosting two webinars to explain how rates are calculated, what influences changes, and how…
July 28, 2025
We’re excited to share a valuable new tool designed to strengthen Scotland’s voluntary sector: the Governance Wiki. Launched by Midlothian Community Action (MCA) and sector experts, this free digital platform…
July 28, 2025
What started as a simple idea, an outdoor yoga session on a Saturday morning, turned into something much more meaningful for the Bathgate community this weekend. Hosted by Butterfly Yoga in…
July 21, 2025
The latest report from Charity Digital Skills highlights the ongoing need for investment in capacity, funding, and digital skills across the sector. It also reveals a growing number of charities…
July 21, 2025
The Prime Minister is expected to unveil plans to change how government works with communities to address some of the UK’s biggest challenges. The approach aims to give local people…
July 16, 2025
Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian is pleased to share the results of the second annual Community Wealth Building (CWB) Survey, developed by the ESES Communities team. This survey provides a…
July 4, 2025
The first West Lothian Recovery Week is taking place in on the 22nd-26th of September 2025 to coincide with National Recovery Month. This is an opportunity to celebrate the recovery…
June 20, 2025
A huge congratulations to all the incredible winners of this year’s SCVO Scottish Charity Awards! The Scottish Charity Awards are a celebration of the dedication, creativity, and impact of the…
June 17, 2025
We are delighted to celebrate six remarkable individuals from West Lothian who have been recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List for their outstanding contributions to their communities and…
