We are delighted to invite you to a special event focused on Resilience and Wellbeing for Leaders and Managers, specifically tailored for chief officers and senior managers of West Lothian voluntary sector organisations.   Date: Thursday 27th June Venue: The Gateway, 20-22 King Street, Bathgate, EH48 1AX.   This event aims to: Explore the concepts…

VSGWL is hosting an Income Maximisation Event on Wednesday 28th August, 3pm – 4:30pm, at The Gateway office in Bathgate. This event will take place in person and is tailored for social enterprises aiming to maximise or develop new income streams to enhance profitability. The success of a social enterprise directly impacts its ability to…

Are you a charity working with children, young people or families? Join us for an informative awareness session on Functional Reflex Therapy (FRT) by Pathway2Wellbeing. Learn how this simple yet powerful techniques can significantly enhance the wellbeing of the children, young people and families you support. What to expect: Discover how FRT can support wellbeing,…

Date: Thursday, 26th September 2024 Times: 10:00 am - 11:00 am (MEL Workshop), 11:30 am - 12:00 pm (In-Person Networking) Location: The Gateway, 20-22 King Street, Bathgate, EH48 1AX The event is FREE and will be delivered online -  with the opportunity to join from The Gateway Offices, 20-22 King Street, Bathgate. Whilst many of…

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming event, designed specifically for third sector and social enterprise leaders and managers. This special session, led by wellbeing coach Maire Claire Donnelly, will focus on fostering Resilience and Wellbeing in the workplace. This event is tailored for chief officers and managers of voluntary sector organisations and…

Saltire Awards Information Session – Register Today! We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Saltire Awards Information Session! This event is designed to provide valuable insights and guidance on how to effectively manage and create Saltire accounts. Event Details: Date: Wednesday, 9th October Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm During this session, you will learn:…

Are you looking for funding opportunities to support your community initiatives?  Join us for our upcoming webinar, ” Learn about the West Lothian 4 Community Funding Search Tool “. This informative session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to effectively navigate the West Lothian 4 Community grant search database.  What you will learn:  How…

Join us on 18th December from 3pm to 5pm for a festive networking event designed for third sector organisations and social enterprises across West Lothian! Celebrate the season, share updates, and build connections with colleagues and partners in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy warm drinks, festive treats, and plenty of time to network. No registration required…

Date: Wednesday 22nd January Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: West Lothian Voluntary Sector Gateway Facilitator: Declan Harrigan Cost: Free of charge Overview Being a CEO in the charity sector is uniquely rewarding but also incredibly demanding. The pressures of managing funding challenges, leading a team, and staying true to your organisation’s mission can lead…

We’re thrilled to invite you to our Evening Networking Event to celebrate 22 incredible years of Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian! 📅 Date: Tuesday, 18th February ⏰ Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm 📍 Location: The Gateway, 20-22 King Street, Bathgate, EH48 1AX This event offers a wonderful chance to network with colleagues in the sector and reflect on our shared journey and accomplishments. No need to…

We’re delighted to invite you to the Engaging Communities Toolkit Training, designed to help individuals and organisations develop their community engagement skills. This interactive session will cover: ✅ What community engagement is and why it matters ✅ Practical tools and methods to engage effectively ✅ How to overcome common challenges You can choose from two…