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…
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…
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…
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…
October 2, 2025
Challenge Poverty Week is Scotland’s annual week of action to raise awareness of the injustice of poverty, highlight the urgent need for change, and show the ways we can all…
October 1, 2025
The TSI Scotland Network is a collective of expert charities that support, develop and advocate for the third sector and social enterprise, while also working to make volunteering more accessible…
October 1, 2025
Social Enterprise Scotland has been delighted with the incredible response from organisations keen to be included in the next edition of the Suppliers’ Catalogue. The catalogue offers a fantastic opportunity…
September 29, 2025
West Lothian residents experiencing mild to moderate mental health needs can now access friendly, one-to-one support through the Community Volunteer Mental Health First Aiders Befriending Project, offered by EnvironmentalHealth CIC…
September 28, 2025
Volunteer Scotland has reported that the rate of formal volunteering in Scotland is increasing. Findings from the 2024 Scottish Household Survey highlight positive trends, with 25% of adults volunteering with…
September 22, 2025
Unpaid carers in West Lothian can now access information, advice and support more easily through a new online process developed by West Lothian Council and Carers of West Lothian. The…
