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...
VCEL Monthly Funding Update | September 2026
Welcome to the latest funding update from Volunteer Centre East Lothian. 1 | ARTS & CULTURE Playwrights’ Studio Scotland Initiatives and funding provided by the Playwrights’ Studio are as follows: Playwright Mentoring Six one-to-one playwright mentoring sessions with an established professional playwright,...
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...
VCEL Monthly Funding Update | July 2026
Welcome to the latest funding update from Volunteer Centre East Lothian. 1 | FUNDING NEWS To Absent Friends – Small Grants To Absent Friends is Scotland’s annual festival of storytelling and remembrance, taking place from 1–7 November each year. The festival was created...
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...
VCEL Monthly Funding Update | June 2026
Welcome to the latest funding update from Volunteer Centre East Lothian. 1 | FUNDING NEWS East Lothian Sets Budget with Major Investment Plans East Lothian Council has approved its 2025/26 budget, committing to major investment in local services despite ongoing...
VCEL Monthly Funding Update | January 2026
Welcome to the latest funding update from Volunteer Centre East Lothian.
Meet the Funder Webinar: The Giving Machine
We look forward to welcoming Abigail Ward from the Giving Machine to host a presentation about who the Giving Machine are, what they do, their impact so far and their mission.Abigail will give guidance on the Giving Lottery and Community...
