September 28, 2025
The Commonwealth Games 2026, taking place in Glasgow, has reduced the minimum age for volunteers to 16. Applications are now open for a wide range of roles, including: Accommodation and…
September 28, 2025
Volunteer Scotland has reported that the rate of formal volunteering in Scotland is increasing. Findings from the 2024 Scottish Household Survey highlight positive trends, with 25% of adults volunteering with…
September 25, 2025
We’re excited to announce our next Meet the Funder event! When: Thursday 23rd October, 3:00–4:00pm (including networking)Where: VSGWL, 20–22 King Street, Bathgate, EH57 1AXWho: Caitlin Logan Carter, Funding Officer –…
September 22, 2025
Unpaid carers in West Lothian can now access information, advice and support more easily through a new online process developed by West Lothian Council and Carers of West Lothian. The…
September 18, 2025
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…
September 18, 2025
Trustee Charity Law has recently been updated. Some parts of the Act have already been implemented, while others are due to come into effect shortly. To help trustees stay informed…
September 17, 2025
West Lothian 50+ Network is preparing for the return of its annual Pop-Up Thrift Shop, taking place from Tuesday 23 to Saturday 27 September 2025, open daily from 10.00am to…
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…
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…
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…
