by collette@schoolbank-westlothian.org | Oct 13, 2023 | Uncategorised
Some parents facing extreme financial hardship feel shame as they are unable to afford a warm jacket and shoes for their children. A referrer told us: “With the help of The School Bank West Lothian, the boy now has shoes which keeps his feet dry as he walks to... 
by collette@schoolbank-westlothian.org | Oct 10, 2023 | Announcements
We nominated the lovely Irene (our Treasurer) to receive a well deserved ‘Volunteer Award’ in recognition of her outstanding work with our charity. Kirstin (our Chair) said: “Irene works tirelessly to support the work of The School Bank West Lothian in addition to... 
by collette@schoolbank-westlothian.org | Oct 7, 2023 | Uncategorised
Feedback Friday Young people who “don’t have” can see and feel they are different from their peers, having a negative impact on their mental health and education. A referrer told us: “A child had worn out and grown out of their warm coat and... 
by collette@schoolbank-westlothian.org | Oct 4, 2023 | Volunteers
We had a wonderful team of volunteers in from The University of Edinburgh on the 19th of September: the lovely Gemma, Sarah and Julia in the morning and Andy in for an afternoon session. Between them, they sorted through BIG bags of trousers, jumpers, and jackets. As... 
by collette@schoolbank-westlothian.org | Oct 2, 2023 | Announcements
Imagine not having a jacket that will keep you warm and dry on your journey to school. Imagine trying to focus on your school work when all you can think about is how cold and damp your clothes are. Imagine choosing not to go to school because you don’t want to...