National Inclusion Week
September 15, 2025
This week is National Inclusion Week, and we’re committed to making our spaces and services accessible for everyone. Throughout the week, we’ll be highlighting some of the measures we have…
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Funding Available for Charities Supporting Vulnerable People
September 15, 2025
Registered charities working with vulnerable people can now apply for funding through the Matrix Causes Fund. The fund offers one-off grants of up to £5,000 or grants of up to…
The Disclosure Act in Action: Reflections
September 15, 2025
Volunteer Scotland has published its reflections on the changes introduced by the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, focusing on the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme, three months after the end of…
Social Enterprise in Scotland: Census 2024 Report Published
September 15, 2025
Social Enterprise Scotland has launched the 2024 Social Enterprise in Scotland Census, revealing the scale, impact, and growth of the sector over the past decade. The report was unveiled at…
Another Way Women’s Foundation Launches New Funding Round
September 15, 2025
The Another Way Women’s Foundation (AWWF) has opened its latest funding round to support community-led initiatives that empower women and girls across the UK. This round focuses on projects in…
Sustrans Scotland Launches ArtRoots Funding Programme
September 15, 2025
Sustrans Scotland is inviting applications for its ArtRoots funding programme, offering grants of up to £6,000 for community-led public art projects along Scotland’s traffic-free National Cycle Network. The programme aims…
New Homelessness Prevention Fund Launched
September 15, 2025
The Scottish Government has launched a £4 million Homelessness Prevention Pilot Fund to support public bodies and third sector organisations in testing new approaches to prevent homelessness. This fund accompanies…
Creative Lives Launches Volunteering in the Arts Toolkit Micro-Grant Competition
September 15, 2025
Creative Lives is developing a new Volunteering in the Arts toolkit to help arts groups ensure their volunteers feel welcomed, informed, supported and appreciated. Founded in 1991, Creative Lives champions…
WLCAN ECO Development Fund – Fourth Round of Applications Now Open
September 15, 2025
The WLCAN ECO Development Fund supports grassroots groups in West Lothian with projects on food growing, energy efficiency, environmental training, and conservation. The fourth round of applications is now open,…
West Lothian Employability Conference
September 10, 2025
We’re pleased to be attending the West Lothian Employability Conference today, connecting with partners and practitioners who are working to improve employment opportunities across the area. A great chance…
