Five Family Payments Information Session
September 28, 2025
As part of Challenge Poverty Week 2025, One Parent Families Scotland (OPFS) is hosting a joint webinar with Social Security Scotland on the Five Family Payments. Date: Monday 6 October…
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Outdoor Community Play Main Grants Fund 2026–2028
September 28, 2025
Funding is now available to support community-based outdoor play opportunities for children and families across Scotland, using the Play Ranger model. The fund is open to registered Scottish charities working…
Better Access to Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids – Large Grants
September 28, 2025
The Motability Foundation has launched a major new funding round to improve access to affordable, high-quality wheelchairs and mobility aids for disabled people across the UK. Funding available Grant size:…
Building a Resilient Community and Shared Transport Sector Grants
September 28, 2025
The Motability Foundation has announced a major new funding opportunity aimed at strengthening the resilience and sustainability of the UK’s community and shared transport sector. Through its strategic grant programme,…
Thinking About AI Email Course: A Thoughtful Introduction to AI in a Third Sector Context
September 28, 2025
Third Sector Human Rights & Equalities (THRE) is offering a free six-part email course to help third sector professionals gain a clearer understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and what it…
Volunteer Opportunity: Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026
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…
Formal Volunteering Participation in Scotland on the Rise
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…
Save the Date: Meet the Funder – The National Lottery Community Fund
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 –…
New Online Process for Carers to Access Support
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…
Exploring a New Mental Health Forum for West Lothian
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…
