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From Midlothian Voluntary Action (MVA), Volunteer Midlothian and Social Enterprise Alliance Midlothian (SEAM).
Charity Law Changes: What You Need To Know
The Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023 introduces important updates to Scottish charity law. We’ve summarised the most significant updates and how charities in Midlothian can prepare.
Changes to the PVG Scheme: Are You Prepared?
Disclosure Scotland will be implementing the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 from April 1 2025 onwards. This includes making changes to Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme memberships. Below we have highlighted…
Midlothian Charities Call on UK Government to Reimburse NI Increases
Recent announcements from the UK Budget have raised extreme concern over the impact on charities and community groups across Midlothian. The increase in employer’s NICs from 13.8% to 15% is…
Recognising Unpaid Carers – Training by VOCAL
Caring responsibilities are often a hidden issue in the workplace, making it challenging for employees to seek support. In fact, one in five carers leave their jobs because balancing work…
Climate Action Funding: Top Tips and Insights from Our Workshop
We teamed up with our colleagues at MCAN to host a workshop all about funding. Watch a recording of the session & read our key takeaways now!
Community Benefits in Action – Wishes Delivered
We’ve been working hard with organisations to encourage use of community benefits portals. Here are a few examples of benefits which have been delivered recently…
Overdose Prevention: Key Lessons from Our Naloxone Training Session
Last week, MVA held a Naloxone training and harm reduction session for third sector staff and volunteers in Midlothian.
£247k Fund Launching for Midlothian Community Groups
Year 4 of the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults launches on the 9th September 2024!
Pond Rescue! Volunteers Renew the Community Garden
We had a visit from the Scottish Government’s Infrastructure Division, who volunteered to helped us repair our leaky pond!
Ready, Teddy, Go! Success for Young Volunteers’ Event
Our young volunteers worked hard to organise a Teddy Bears Picnic event for local children and families.
Third Sector Funding: Have Your Say
We hosted an online session to discuss fair funding & the Scottish Government’s funding principles.
Scottish Charities Invited to Shape Future Regulations
The Scottish Government is running a consultation to understand whether a review of charity regulation is needed, and what the Third Sector would like this review to focus on. Midlothian…
