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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.
Panda-monium at the Midlothian Volunteer Awards 2024!
On Thursday 6 June, volunteers across Midlothian arrived at Newbattle Abbey College for our annual Midlothian Volunteer Awards.
Scottish Government proposes charges for volunteers’ PVGs.
What’s Happening? Disclosure Scotland has opened a proposal to introduce fees for volunteering. They plan to remove the current fee waiver and apply a fee of £28 for volunteers to…
Boogie & Arlene Want You… To Nominate For The Midlothian Volunteer Awards 2024!
NOMINATIONS CLOSE NEXT WEEK for the 2024 Midlothian Volunteer Awards! 🎉 The Midlothian Volunteer Awards take place each year, and are all about celebrating the amazing efforts of volunteers in Midlothian. This…
Nominations Open for the 2024 Midlothian Volunteer Awards!
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Midlothian Volunteer Awards! The Midlothian Volunteer Awards take place each year, and are all about celebrating the amazing efforts of volunteers in Midlothian. This celebration…
Leap into the New Year with our 2024 Volunteer Recruitment Fair!
Volunteer Midlothian is thrilled to announce the return of their Volunteer Recruitment Fair! Following the success of last year’s event, 2024’s fair promises to be even more engaging and impactful.…
Discovering the Kelpies with our Conversation Café
At our beloved Conversation Café, the world comes alive through the magic of words. Every Tuesday and Thursday morning we gather together to discuss travels, explore geography, share cultural traditions,…
Transforming Young People’s lives – Funding Boost
We are delighted to announce further development of our Transform project for young volunteers, thanks to funding awarded from Tyne & Esk Rural Communities Development Fund. This funding will enable…
