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…
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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…
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,…
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,…
Trustees’ Week 2025 – Celebrating Good Governance and Local Leadership
November 3, 2025
3–7 November 2025Theme: Good Governance – Strong Boards for Sustainable Organisations What is Trustees’ Week? Trustees’ Week is an annual celebration recognising the vital contribution of charity trustees across the…
Linknet Launches Free Online ESOL Programme
October 29, 2025
Linknet has launched a new online ESOL (English for Specific Purposes) project designed to help individuals improve their English language skills and enhance their employment opportunities. The programme offers tailored…
Young Trustees Training Online Session
October 29, 2025
As part of the Festival of Trusteeship during Trustees’ Week 2025, Eastside People will host an online session on Wednesday 5 November, 6pm – 7pm, exploring how to remove the…
VSGWL Joins the Scotland Demands Better March in Edinburgh
October 28, 2025
On Saturday 25th October, Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian (VSGWL) joined thousands of people, community organisations, and trade unions at the Scotland Demands Better march in Edinburgh. The nationwide event…
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…
