We’re getting ready to launch the next round of the West Lothian Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults (Year 5), as part of the Scottish Government’s Fairer Funding Pilot. This fund supports local projects that improve adult mental health and wellbeing across

🎶 Booze-Free Banter Night is back! 🎶 Join The Larder for a chilled evening of music, chat and good vibes at The Larder Café, Blackburn (The Mill Centre, Sycamore Walk, EH47 7LG) on Friday 29th August, from 7pm–9.30pm. 🎤 Enjoy an acoustic set by singer/songwriter Stephen

♻️ Need supplies for your charity? Want to stop good stuff going to waste? Check out A Good Thing – an award-winning platform that connects UK charities with businesses that have items to give away, for free. From laptops and Babygros to bamboo poles and theatre props – if it’s

🎉 Big congratulations to everyone getting their #SQAresults today! Whether you’re celebrating or still figuring out your next steps, just a wee reminder that volunteering can be a brilliant next step — it’s a great way to build confidence, learn new skills and give your CV or

🎥 We’ve made a short video to shine a light on PDSPs — the council panels where decisions take shape in West Lothian. The good news? The Third Sector has a seat on every panel. That means your voice can be heard at Council level. 🗣️ If there’s something you want raised, you

Are you part of a local group in Fauldhouse & Breich Valley? Join us for a friendly evening session all about the support available to community organisations in the area — from volunteering and funding advice to practical tools for engaging your community. 📅 Tuesday 19th

🌍 Grants up to £5k now open! The Scottish Connections Fund supports projects linking Scotland’s global family & celebrating our culture. £75k total available. Apply by 9 Sept 2025 ➡️ gov.scot/publications/s… 💙 #Scotland #Funding

📢 Fauldhouse & Breich Valley Community Outreach Event We’re working in partnership with West Lothian Council and Fauldhouse and Breich Valley Community Development Trust to host a free evening for local groups & organisations operating in Fauldhouse and the Breich Valley and

💡 Need help finding funding? Our free 1-1 Funding Search Support sessions with Development Officer Tracy Kerr are open for September bookings. Get personalised advice tailored to your organisation’s needs. 📅 Next session: Thursday 25th September, 10:00–11:00am Spaces are

🛡 Free CPD-accredited Cyber Security training – Mon 19 Aug. Learn simple steps to protect yourself & your workplace from online threats. Find out more: voluntarysectorgateway.org/free-online-tr… #CyberSecurity #Training #Scotland

We’ve been busy getting our Service Locator posters up in the community – helping make it even easier for local people to find the services they need. 🔗 westlothianlocator.org #westlothian #servicelocator #communitysupport

💡 Firstport Community Enterprise Fund – grants up to £5,000 to help community groups in Scotland start trading or launch social enterprises. Covers start-up costs like legal fees, rent, branding, insurance & equipment. Priority given to ideas with strong income potential &

Join us on Tuesday 26th August, 2–3pm where Diane Stewart, Health Improvement Lead, will present an update on the current West Lothian Suicide Prevention Strategy. This event is open to anyone in the third sector, community groups, or social enterprises interested in suicide

💚 West Lothian Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund (Year 5) 💚 Applications open Monday 1st September for projects supporting adult mental health across West Lothian. For the first time, you can apply for 1 or 2 years of funding with a total pot of £465,000 available.

🎶 Booze-Free Banter Night is back in Blackburn! Join The Larder for an evening of live acoustic music, chat & community – no alcohol, just good vibes. 🎤 📅 Fri 29 Aug, 7:00–9.30pm 📍 The Larder Café, Blackburn 🎟 Free – booking essential via Eventbrite Featuring

📢 New Resource: Governance Wiki for Scotland’s Voluntary Sector A free, easy-to-use digital platform from Midlothian Community Action & sector experts – helping charities, community groups & voluntary organisations understand governance. Covers legal obligations, board roles,

🔍 Have you tried our improved Service Locator yet? Finding the support you need in West Lothian is now easier than ever with enhanced search and filtering options. Explore it today: 🔗 westlothianlocator.org #ServiceLocator #CommunitySupport #WestLothian

Good Morning from VSGWL We’re ready for another day of supporting, connecting, and celebrating West Lothian’s amazing Third Sector ❤ Whether you’re popping in for a meeting, looking for information about local services, or just passing by, remember we are here for you.

📣 Save the Date: Saturday 25th October We’re proud to stand with Scotland Demands Better – a mass march & rally in Edinburgh calling for fair social security, decent jobs, and proper investment in our communities. Join us at 10:30am at the Scottish Parliament. March up the

🥘 The Larder's Community Meals Are Expanding! Thanks to ongoing support, The Larder is serving more tasty, inclusive meals across West Lothian. 📍 Blackburn: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4pm – from 19 August 2025 📍 Broxburn: Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:30pm – from 8 September 2025