Employment Opportunity

Job Vacancy with MOOD - MOOD are currently recruiting a PArt-Time Project Support Administrator.

Funding Available

Charity Bank COVID-19 Funding List - As a result of the Coronavirus, many organisations are now in an extremely precarious position, often having to deliver additional services with fewer volunteers and staff members, while having to cancel fundraising activities. Here you will find a list of emergency funds for charities and social enterprises that are experiencing difficulties. It will be updated as new opportunities are identified.
Foyle Foundation Small Grants Scheme - The fund has re-opened to applications from registered charities with a turnover of less than £150,000 per annum. Charities can apply for between £1,000 – £10,000. The scheme has been revised as a result of COVID-19, and will provide one year grants to cover only core costs or essential equipment, enabling ongoing service provision, homeworking, or delivery of online digital services to charities that can show financial stability.
Independent Grant Funding - The funds listed here are specifically for supporting Scotland’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Response, Recovery and Resilience Fund - In partnership with the National Emergencies Trust, Foundation Scotland is delivering the Community Response, Recovery and Resilience Fund. The RRR Fund will support local charities and grassroots organisations across Scotland to help them respond to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic and recover from its impact. (Please note this fund is temporarily paused and applications will reopen in early August.)
Tesco Bags of Help Covid-19 Communities Fund - The Tesco Bags of Help COVID-19 Communities Fund is open for not-for-profit community groups to apply for an emergency £500 grant to support their work with vulnerable groups in the local community.
Third Sector Resilence Fund - The Third Sector Resilience Fund (TSRF) is a £20m emergency fund for charities, community groups, social enterprises and voluntary organisations working in Scotland. The fund supports organisations that already deliver services and products but find themselves in financial difficulties directly as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The primary intention of the fund is to help third sector organisations to stabilise and manage cash flows over this difficult period.

General News

COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills - 10% Discount To VSGWL Members - Smile Counselling is now offering a 10% discount to VSGWL & West Lothian Social Enterprise Network members for the below course, starting on 24th August, 2020. This is a saving of over £100!!
Community Regeneration Newsletter - Community Regeneration Newsletter focusing on skill support for workers in furlough or facing redundancy.
Masks for Sale - MOOD are making masks with proceeds going to other charities.
Musical Memories Group - Featuring music & singalongs, reminiscing, and a chance to make new friends.
Org in the Spotlight - This months Org in the Spotlight is The Schoolbank West Lothian.
Senscot Bulletin - Latest Senscot Bulletin.
Westspace Newsletter - July Newsletter from Westspace.
Volunteer Club Secretary Required for Bathgate FABB Club - Bathgate FABB Club are looking for an enthusiastic communicator to join their committee as Club Secretary.
Volunteering with Real Life Options - If you are interested in this role or wish to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Nick Mclaughlin on 07767 472376 or email nick.mclaughlin@reallifeoptions.org