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Merger Announcement

As of April 1 2025, Midlothian Voluntary Action and Volunteer Midlothian have merged to become Midlothian Community Action (MCA).

We may look a little different, but we’re still the Third Sector Interface for Midlothian – your first point of contact for third sector organisations and volunteers.

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“We are so lucky to have such a clever and involved group of people championing and supporting the third sector in Midlothian.”

Sharon Hill, Mayfield & Easthouses Development Trust


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Two injectable naloxone kits, one is open and shows inside a sealed Prenoxad injection and needle. In the background is a small box of 'nyxoid' - the nasal spray solution.

Overdose Prevention: Key Lessons from Our Naloxone Training Session

Last week, MVA held a Naloxone training and harm reduction session for third sector staff…

A bright yellow sunflower contrasted against a pale blue sky.

£247k Fund Launching for Midlothian Community Groups

Year 4 of the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults launches on the…

Pond Rescue! Volunteers Renew the Community Garden

Pond Rescue! Volunteers Renew the Community Garden

We had a visit from the Scottish Government’s Infrastructure Division, who volunteered to helped us…

Ready, Teddy, Go! Success for Young Volunteers’ Event

Ready, Teddy, Go! Success for Young Volunteers’ Event

Our young volunteers worked hard to organise a Teddy Bears Picnic event for local children…

Third Sector Funding: Have Your Say

Third Sector Funding: Have Your Say

We hosted an online session to discuss fair funding & the Scottish Government’s funding principles.

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