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 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 | Sep 26, 2023 | News, Uncategorised
Taking Part Counts! Earlier this year we ran a football boot appeal and thanks to all you amazing donors and Volunteers for cleaning up the boots we were able to re-distribute the boots to two very worthy projects. One being Passion4Fusion. Helene (Project Director)... 
by collette@schoolbank-westlothian.org | Sep 13, 2023 | Uncategorised
Earlier this year we were awarded £1,000 through the blue tokens scheme based in Tesco Bathgate, East Calder and Broxburn (Main Street) stores. This award helped provide food vouchers to 20 vulnerable families in West Lothian to help relieve food insecurity when it... 
by collette@schoolbank-westlothian.org | Sep 8, 2023 | Uncategorised
The project was funded by Craigshill Community Choices fund, and allowed us to support the community during a time when rising energy bills and the cost of living was really biting hard. We provided 175 packs (between November 2022-Spring 2023) to young people... 
by collette@schoolbank-westlothian.org | Sep 8, 2023 | Uncategorised
Thank you to Paul and team at Burn It Fitness for choosing us as their local charity to support again this year. For the last 8 years Burn It Fitness hold a super burn it event, a 150-minute workout which is split into a half trail and half circuits course, this event...