Join us for an important event on Wednesday 17th April at 10am! Diane Stewart, Health Improvement Lead, will be presenting the West Lothian Suicide Prevention Strategy at The Gateway office. This event is open to all working in the Third Sector, Community Groups, or Social Enterprises interested in learning more about West Lothian's Suicide Prevention…

You are invited to our online Funding Event in partnership with Easy fundraising on Tuesday 23 April 10am – 11am Does your community organisation need additional funds? Join us on Teams to find out how your organisation can receive free unrestricted funding via funding platform easyfundraising. In this informal session, Becky from easyfundraising will: •…

Date: Thursday 25th April Time: 14:00pm Location: The Gateway, 20-22 King Street, Bathgate, EH48 1AX You are invited to join us on Thursday 25th April, at 2pm for a Carer Positive information session with Carers Scotland and Carers of West Lothian. Individuals and Third Sector organisations or Social Enterprises are invited. This event is for…

We cordially invite you to attend an informative event regarding the recent updates to Charity Law in Scotland. Staying informed and compliant with these changes is paramount for all organisations. Some of the main changes include: • increased inquiry powers for OSCR • power to remove charities from the Scottish Charity Register if they do…

Your staff and volunteers are invited to our First Aid Training in partnership with Red Cross on Wednesday 12th June 2024, 10am-12pm. This is a second opportunity to take advantage of this training, the previous event in February sold out quickly and received great feedback. This will be an interactive first aid workshop run by…

We are delighted to invite you to a special event focused on Resilience and Wellbeing for Leaders and Managers, specifically tailored for chief officers and senior managers of West Lothian voluntary sector organisations.   Date: Thursday 27th June Venue: The Gateway, 20-22 King Street, Bathgate, EH48 1AX.   This event aims to: Explore the concepts…

VSGWL is hosting an Income Maximisation Event on Wednesday 28th August, 3pm – 4:30pm, at The Gateway office in Bathgate. This event will take place in person and is tailored for social enterprises aiming to maximise or develop new income streams to enhance profitability. The success of a social enterprise directly impacts its ability to…

Are you a charity working with children, young people or families? Join us for an informative awareness session on Functional Reflex Therapy (FRT) by Pathway2Wellbeing. Learn how this simple yet powerful techniques can significantly enhance the wellbeing of the children, young people and families you support. What to expect: Discover how FRT can support wellbeing,…

Date: Thursday, 26th September 2024 Times: 10:00 am - 11:00 am (MEL Workshop), 11:30 am - 12:00 pm (In-Person Networking) Location: The Gateway, 20-22 King Street, Bathgate, EH48 1AX The event is FREE and will be delivered online -  with the opportunity to join from The Gateway Offices, 20-22 King Street, Bathgate. Whilst many of…

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming event, designed specifically for third sector and social enterprise leaders and managers. This special session, led by wellbeing coach Maire Claire Donnelly, will focus on fostering Resilience and Wellbeing in the workplace. This event is tailored for chief officers and managers of voluntary sector organisations and…

Saltire Awards Information Session – Register Today! We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Saltire Awards Information Session! This event is designed to provide valuable insights and guidance on how to effectively manage and create Saltire accounts. Event Details: Date: Wednesday, 9th October Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm During this session, you will learn:…