November 24, 2025
A new edition of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) — Accounting and Reporting by Charities — was published on 31 October. The updated guidance introduces several important changes…
November 24, 2025
Disclosure Scotland has launched a new e-course designed to support all Disclosure applicants — including those applying to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme — to understand each stage of…
November 24, 2025
The annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence begins this week, marking a global movement to challenge violence, support survivors and promote safer, more equal communities. Running from 25…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
