• Learn about the West Lothian 4 Community Funding Search Tool

    Are you looking for funding opportunities to support your community initiatives?  Join us for our upcoming webinar, ” Learn about the West Lothian 4 Community Funding Search Tool “. This informative…

  • In Kind Direct Webinar

    Online

    The charity In Kind Direct distributes consumer products donated at scale by manufacturers and retailers, including personal hygiene items, household cleaning and laundry items, toys, tech, clothing and baby essentials…

  • Christmas Networking Afternoon – Wednesday 18th December

    The Gateway 20-22 King Street, Bathgate, West Lothian, United Kingdom

    Join us on 18th December from 3pm to 5pm for a festive networking event designed for third sector organisations and social enterprises across West Lothian! Celebrate the season, share updates,…

  • Evening Networking Event

    The Gateway 20-22 King Street, Bathgate, West Lothian, United Kingdom

    We’re thrilled to invite you to our Evening Networking Event to celebrate 22 incredible years of Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian! 📅 Date: Tuesday, 18th February ⏰ Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm 📍 Location: The Gateway, 20-22 King Street, Bathgate, EH48…

  • Engaging Communities Training (Sold Out)

    The Gateway 20-22 King Street, Bathgate, West Lothian, United Kingdom

    We’re delighted to invite you to the Engaging Communities Toolkit Training, designed to help individuals and organisations develop their community engagement skills. This interactive session will cover: ✅ What community…

    Free
  • Red Cross First Aid Training

    The Gateway 20-22 King Street, Bathgate, West Lothian, United Kingdom

    We're thrilled to announce a new First Aid Training opportunity in collaboration with the British Red Cross! Following the success of our previous sold-out sessions, we're offering another chance for…

  • Information Session on Changes to PVG Scheme

    The Gateway 20-22 King Street, Bathgate, West Lothian, United Kingdom

    We would like to invite you to an important information session on the recent changes to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and related legal requirements, following the implementation of the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.…

  • Naloxone Training

    The Gateway 20-22 King Street, Bathgate, West Lothian, United Kingdom

    Are You Familiar with Naloxone? Lifesaving Training for Frontline Staff Event Description:Scotland continues to face a devastating public health emergency, with the highest rate of drug-related deaths in Europe. Naloxone…

  • Naloxone Training

    The Gateway 20-22 King Street, Bathgate, West Lothian, United Kingdom

    Are You Familiar with Naloxone? Lifesaving Training for Frontline Staff Event Description:Scotland continues to face a devastating public health emergency, with the highest rate of drug-related deaths in Europe. Naloxone…

  • Start Your Social Enterprise: Info Session

    The Gateway 20-22 King Street, Bathgate, West Lothian, United Kingdom

    Have you identified a need within your community that you would like to address? Are you interested in establishing a business that delivers social impact? The Voluntary Sector Gateway West…

  • Fauldhouse & Breich Valley Community Outreach Event

    Eastfield Development Centre 2 Eastfield Rd, Fauldhouse

    Are you an organisation based in Fauldhouse & Breich Valley and want to learn more about what Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian does? We’re delighted to invite you to a…

  • Free Training: Writing Funding Applications – Book Your Place (Sold Out)

    The Gateway 20-22 King Street, Bathgate, West Lothian, United Kingdom

    Hello, We’re pleased to invite you to our upcoming Writing Funding Applications training session – a practical and supportive session designed especially for smaller and grassroots third sector organisations and social enterprises in West…

  • West Lothian Suicide Prevention Strategy Engagement Session

    The Gateway 20-22 King Street, Bathgate, West Lothian, United Kingdom

    You are warmly invited to attend an important event on Tuesday 26th August at 2pm where Diane Stewart, Health Improvement Lead, will present an update on the current West Lothian Suicide Prevention Strategy. This…

  • Exploring a New Mental Health Forum for West Lothian

    The Gateway 20-22 King Street, Bathgate, West Lothian, United Kingdom

    We’re inviting third sector organisations across West Lothian who deliver mental health services to join us for an open conversation about setting up a Mental Health Forum. The idea is…

  • Meet the Funder – The National Lottery Community Fund

    The Gateway 20-22 King Street, Bathgate, West Lothian, United Kingdom

    We are delighted to invite you to our next Meet the Funder event, taking place on Thursday 23rd October at 3:00pm at The Gateway, 20–22 King Street, Bathgate. This interactive session will be hosted…

  • Good Conversation Training – Free Session for Volunteers

    The Gateway 20-22 King Street, Bathgate, West Lothian, United Kingdom

    Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian, in partnership with Linking Lives, is offering a free training session to help volunteers build confidence and develop stronger communication skills when supporting others in…

  • Start Your Social Enterprise – Free Drop-In Workshop

    The Gateway 20-22 King Street, Bathgate, West Lothian, United Kingdom

    Date: Wednesday 12th November 2025Time: 6:00pmLocation: The Gateway, 20-22 King Street, Bathgate, EH48 1AXCost: Free (registration required) Thinking about starting a social enterprise? If you’ve ever had an idea to…

  • VSGWL AGM 2025

    1 Albyn Park, Broxburn EH52 5BP

    Registration now closed.

  • Christmas Networking Event

    The Gateway 20-22 King Street, Bathgate, West Lothian, United Kingdom

    We’re pleased to invite our partners, third sector organisations and social enterprises from across West Lothian to our festive networking afternoon on Wednesday 17th December, from 3pm to 5pm at…

  • Social Enterprise Forum

    The Social Enterprise Forum is open to all social enterprises operating in West Lothian (a social enterprise is an organisation that is trading and has an asset lock). It is…

  • Third Sector Strategy Group

    The Gateway 20-22 King Street, Bathgate, West Lothian, United Kingdom

    The Third Sector Strategy Group (TSSG) is open to all Third Sector organisations across West Lothian. This is an opportunity for you to: Influence the work of Voluntary Sector Gateway…

  • Positive Ageing Services Forum

    The Positive Ageing Services Forum is a space for third sector organisations working with older people in West Lothian to connect, collaborate and influence. The forum offers a valuable opportunity to: Build…

  • West Lothian Volunteer Network

    The West Lothian Volunteer Network (WLVN) is an informal support network for Volunteer Managers and Coordinators across West Lothian. It provides a space to share information, best practices and resources—while building strong…

  • Level 1 Adult Support and Protection Training

    Level 1 Adult Support and Protection Training Online | Wednesday 4th March | 2:00pm – 3:30pm This Level 1 Adult Support and Protection Training provides an introduction to adult support…