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…
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…
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…
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…
