East Lothian Third Sector Update – Community & Wellbeing & Volunteer Insights | 24/09/2026
Welcome to the latest Third Sector Update for East Lothian. Newsletter Categories: VOLUNTEER INSIGHTS COMMUNITY & WELLBEING We would love your help! At the end of each month, our Volunteer Insight and Community Wellbeing Newsletter will feature a positive volunteering...
Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults Year 6 – NOW OPEN
We are pleased to announce that applications for the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults in East Lothian (Year 6) are now open. The Fund supports community-based initiatives that improve mental health and wellbeing, with a strong focus...
Bookings Now Open for the VCEL Third Sector Annual Conference 2026
We’re delighted to announce that bookings are now open for the VCEL Third Sector Annual Conference 2026. Taking place on Wednesday 11 November 2026, 9AM-4PM this year’s conference theme is: From Talking to Doing: East Lothian in Action The conference...
East Lothian Foodbank Launches New Ways to Access Support
East Lothian Foodbank is introducing new ways for local people to access food support, giving greater choice, flexibility and dignity to those who use the service. Pick Your Own Food Parcel The Foodbank’s new Pick Your Own service is now...
East Lothian Third Sector Update | 29/07/2026
Welcome to the latest Third Sector Update for East Lothian. GOVERNMENT & LEGISLATION New Charity Register Transparency Rules Now in Force Scottish charities should be aware of important changes introduced by the Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023, which came...
Save the Date – VCEL Annual Conference 2026
From Insight to Impact – Delivering Change Together We’re pleased to announce the date for the VCEL Annual Conference 2026. When: Wednesday 11 November 2026 (9:00am – 3:00pm) Where: The Royal Musselburgh Golf Club Join colleagues, partners, and third sector...
Participation and Engagement Strategy Survey – We Want to Hear from You!
VCEL recently brought together third sector organisations and community representatives to support the Integrated Impact Assessment for East Lothian’s Participation and Engagement Strategy. The discussion generated valuable feedback, but we recognise that not all communities and organisations were able to...
East Lothian Third Sector Update | 14/07/2026
Welcome to the latest Third Sector Update for East Lothian. GOVERNMENT & LEGISLATION Community Asset Policy Approved in East Lothian New policy to support community organisations taking on local assets. East Lothian Council has approved a new Community Benefit Subsidised...
East Lothian Third Sector Update | 25/06/2026
Welcome to the latest Third Sector Update for East Lothian. GOVERNMENT & LEGISLATION PVG Scheme Update – Check Your Contact Details Important update for PVG scheme members Disclosure Scotland is asking all PVG scheme members to ensure their contact details...
NHS Community Benefits Gateway Overview
Find out more about the Community Benefits Gateway.
