Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian is delivering FREE cyber resilience training for third sector groups and organisations across West Lothian. You only need to attend one session, which will take…
VSGWL invites staff, volunteers and trustees from all third sector orgs, Social Enterprises, Community Councils, Community Development Trusts to attend a Hustings event with candidates from the five main Political…
Invitation to an informal meeting with West Lothian Council and Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian (VSGWL) About this event VSGWL invites staff, volunteers and trustees from all third sector orgs,…
A time to say thanks! Volunteers' Week is an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering. Join us this year to recognise the…
The offer of help and support to individuals arriving from Ukraine is continuing to increase. West Lothian Council and Voluntary Sector Gateway (VSGWL) held a really constructive meeting with community…
A ‘pop up’ shop will be taking place at Crofthead Community Centre on Saturday 30th July. Please see the poster below for more details.
On Thursday 22nd September, the Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian will be hosting Let’s Talk About Diversity. The aim of the event is to develop our knowledge, understanding and explore…
On Monday 10 October 2022, West Space is hosting a community event at the Bathgate Partnership Centre, 11am to 3pm to celebrate World Mental Health Day. The event will highlight…
Alan McCloskey will be hosting a webinar at 10am on Thursday 10th November with some very useful information regarding our recently launched year 2 of the West Lothian Communities Mental…
The offer of help and support to individuals arriving from Ukraine is continuing to increase. West Lothian Council and Voluntary Sector Gateway (VSGWL) have held constructive meetings with community groups…
Early in 2022 SMILE won the prestigious Charity of the Year award. S.M.I.L.E Counselling launched on June 2015 with a mission to deliver counselling sessions to local young people. Their…
You are invited to our Meet the Funder event on Wednesday 25th January at 2pm. Join our CEO Alan McCloskey in discussion with Marie Nichol from the National Lottery Community Fund.…
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. You are invited to our Networking Breakfast Morning on Tuesday 4th April 08:30 – 10:00. It’s an opportunity to catch up on what's going…
Are you familiar with Naloxone? Naloxone is an emergency medication that can reverse the effects of an overdose of opioids like heroin or methadone and is a lifesaving drug. Anyone…
We are offering an opportunity to chat about the Community Benefits Gateway in a drop-in lunch session on Teams on 26 April 1-2pm. The Community Benefits Gateway is fantastic opportunity…
Due to popular demand, we have SOLD OUT tickets to our 'Meet the Funder' event on 22nd August, however you can still join virtually via Teams. Join our CEO Alan…
Come along to our drop-in session on Thursday 28 September from 11.00am to 1pm at our Bathgate office or join us virtually on Friday 29 September from 11.00am to find out how…
Come along to our drop-in session on Thursday 28 September from 11.00am to 1pm at our Bathgate office or join us virtually on Friday 29 September from 11.00am to find out how…
You are invited to our Meet the Funder event with The Robertson Trust on Wednesday 4th October, 2pm - 4pm. We have sold out on tickets to attend our Meet the…
We are offering an opportunity to chat about the Community Benefit Gateway in a drop-in lunch Session via Teams on Thursday 23rd November, 12.30 – 13.30. The Community Benefit Gateway…
You are invited to our Christmas Networking event on Tuesday 19th December from 3pm - 5pm. It’s a chance to say thanks and Merry Christmas to our Third Sector colleagues.…
This event is now full.
Your staff and volunteers are invited to an informative Stroke Awareness Event in partnership with the Stroke Association, taking place on Wednesday, February 21st, 2024, from 2-4pm. During this interactive…
Event is now full. Join Online: Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 383 375 284 408…
VSGWL, Community Enterprise, and Business Gateway are collaborating to provide free assistance to local Third Sector Organisations and Social Enterprises. This event specifically caters to small grassroots organisations seeking generic…
Do you want to find out more about how you can support the parents you engage with towards employment? We are offering an opportunity for organisations to chat about the…
Launch event 1 – In person, Tuesday 19th March 09:30 for 10:00 start until 13:00.
Launch event 2 – Online, Thursday 21st March from 10:00 until 12:00.
Launch event 3 – Online, Tuesday 26th March from 14:00 until 16:00.
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.…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
We are offering an opportunity to chat about the Community Benefit Gateway in a drop-in lunch Session via Teams on Thursday 27th June, 12.00 - 13.00. The Community Benefit Gateway…
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…
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…
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…
This event is now sold out, but you can email vsg@vsgwl.org to be added to the waiting list in case of any cancellations. Join Us for a Networking Breakfast &…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Date: Wednesday 22nd January Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: West Lothian Voluntary Sector Gateway Facilitator: Declan Harrigan Cost: Free of charge Overview Being a CEO in the charity sector…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
