by collette@schoolbank-westlothian.org | Mar 28, 2022 | Uncategorised
The School Bank West Lothian has become accredited as a Living Wage Employer. Our Living Wage commitment will see everyone working with us receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.90 in the UK. It is the only rate calculated according to the costs of living. It provides a... 
by collette@schoolbank-westlothian.org | Mar 4, 2022 | Uncategorised
Collette, our Project Manager, was delighted to visit Johanna at the Edinburgh School Uniform Bank this week so they could share ideas on how we can further improve our service to benefit the children who need us. #theschoolbankwestlothian #schooluniformbanks... 
by collette@schoolbank-westlothian.org | Mar 4, 2022 | Uncategorised
Over the past two months we have had the wonderful Jamie working with us every Monday morning on work placement. Jamie is studying Health and Social Care at West Lothian College. During this time, Courtney (Project Worker) worked closely with Jamie to give him an... 
by collette@schoolbank-westlothian.org | Nov 19, 2021 | Uncategorised
Due to a warehouse clearance we received a large delivery of brand new gingham dresses, cargo shorts from a big retailer and flip flops from West Lothian Financial Inclusion Network SCIO. We were able to use these in uniform packs throughout this year and distributed... 
by collette@schoolbank-westlothian.org | Nov 19, 2021 | Uncategorised
“What do we live for if not to make the world less difficult for each other” George Eliot. Thank you to everyone who has signed up to support our Winter Warmer Appeal this year. Everyone has been allocated a child but if you think we have missed you get in... 
by collette@schoolbank-westlothian.org | Nov 15, 2021 | Uncategorised
A child receiving a gift from another feels valued by others in their community. A child who shows empathy and helps to choose the gift for another child should be appreciated. Helping each other is so important, especially right now, as so many are living in...