VM News
Volunteer Voices: Transform Project
As part of the National Volunteer Recruitment Campaign, we aim to promote volunteering by highlighting the experiences of volunteers in Midlothian. By looking at their journeys into volunteering and the…
Volunteer Voices: Midlothian Sure Start
Once more we are pleased to highlight the experience of a person volunteering in Midlothian as part of the National Recruitment Campaign. In this piece, Monika describes her current experience…
Volunteer Voices: Penicuik Storehouse
We’re excited to share a range of stories from volunteers at Penicuik Storehouse. They are a community-owned cooperative with a mission to bring the community together, to promote sustainable living,…
Volunteer Voices: The Steading, Rosewell
We’re pleased to share a story from a volunteer named Marion. She volunteers with The Steading (Rosewell Development Trust), a vibrant hub that offers a range of activities and services…
Plans Scrapped for Volunteer PVG Fees – Free Membership Continues
Midlothian TSI are delighted to confirm that free Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership for Qualifying Voluntary Organisation (QVO) volunteers will continue. This announcement follows Disclosure Scotland’s consultation over PVG…
Volunteer Voices: HCL Transport Lothian
As part of the National Volunteer Recruitment Campaign, we aim to promote volunteering by highlighting the experiences of volunteers in Midlothian. By looking at their journeys into volunteering and the…
Volunteer Voices: VOCAL Midlothian
We’re delighted to share a story from a volunteer named Euan. He volunteers with VOCAL, who provide support for unpaid carers in Edinburgh and Midlothian, to help identify the issues…
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…
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.
