ABF The Soldiers’ Charity Grant
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded £19,270 from ABF The Soldiers’ Charity towards our core costs. We are extremely grateful for this generous grant as this will enable us to continue to provide life changing and lifesaving support to Veterans and their families throughout the Lothians and beyond.
Female Veterans Pottery Class
Back in March a group of Female Veterans were treated to a pottery class at Edinburgh Pottery Studio. We can finally reveal the finished pieces after they were glazed and fired in the kiln. They all look amazing!
CALLING ALL FIJIAN WOMEN
Do you want to help make a difference to your community?! Harriet is researching the experiences of Fijian women moving from Fiji to the UK and the impacts this has on you and your families. There is no set agenda on topics to be discussed, you can bring up issues such as visas, benefits and […]
Female Veteran Pottery Class
LVC took 6 female Veterans to Edinburgh Pottery Studio and were provided with expert knowledge from Yvette and Caroline on the process of making pottery. We were able to select from a range of items to make, some choosing bowls, others mugs and vases. Yvette and Caroline walked us through the process for each item […]
Female Veterans Liverpool Trip
On #internationalwomensday LVC would like to recognise, thank and celebrate all the women who have served and are still serving in the Armed Forces. Some of our Female Veterans’ visited Liverpool to meet with other women in the Veterans’ Community within Everton in the Community, and to visit the Western Approaches Museum to recognise the […]
Female Veterans’ Networking Event February 2025
The team at LVC would like to sincerely thank all the inspirational women that attended our Female Veterans’ Networking Event and Afternoon Tea at the The Royal Scots Club on Saturday from all corners of Scotland and the north of England. A special thanks goes to Susie Hamilton, the Scottish Veterans Commissioner for her engaging […]
Al Carns, the UK Minister for Veterans and People
We were delighted to host Al Carns, the UK Minister for Veterans and People at the Ministry of Defence, who visited us yesterday afternoon to hear about the great work we do to support the Veterans’ Community. He was interested in hearing from everyone and took the time to speak to each and every member […]
FEMALE VETERANS’ NETWORKING EVENT AND AFTERNOON TEA
SAVE THE DATE! FEMALE VETERANS’ NETWORKING EVENT AND AFTERNOON TEA VENUE: The Royal Scots Club, 29-31 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6QE DATE: Saturday, 1st February 2025 TIME: 1-4pm Following on from the immense success of our first Female Veterans Networking Event in July, we are hosting another one next year. This event will be a […]
CO-OP Local Community Fund
LVC is incredibly grateful to Co-op for choosing us for their Local Community Fund. Thanks to the Co-op and it’s members a massive £2099.93 was raised for our charity. These funds are vital in continuing our support to Veterans and their family members. The cost of living crisis continues to rise and grants like this […]
Makers Market The Lothians
Makers Market The Lothians are holding a Charity Raffle as part of their Cockpen Church Hall Christmas Makers Market on behalf of Lothians Veterans Centre. Jennefer from Makers Market The Lothians says that “If you liked their last raffle this one’s gonna be even better!!!!!” Thanks for choosing Lothians Veterans Centre