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Midlothian Community Action (MCA) is working towards a stronger, fairer Midlothian with a thriving third sector at its heart
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.
Upcoming Events
Online Fund Surgery – Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund
22 September, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 5:00 pmInformation Session: Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund
24 September, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmInformation Session: Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund
6 October, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmSustaining Anti-Poverty Work in Midlothian
7 October, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
“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
Latest News
£249K Fund Announced for Mental Health & Wellbeing in Midlothian
We are excited to announce that Years 5 & 6 of the Midlothian Communities Mental Health…
What’s It Like to Work at MCA? – Student Placement Experience
We’re delighted to share a blog post written by Zoe Innes, our recent student placement,…
“We’re All Mad Here!” – Young Volunteers Host Community Tea Party
After two weeks of learning how to plan, promote, and host events, a group of…
New ‘Governance Wiki’ Launched to Strengthen Charity Governance Across Scotland
A new digital resource hub is now live to help Scotland’s voluntary sector navigate governance…
#MidlothianCares Week – Cost of Living & Finance Support
#MidlothianCares Week takes place this year from Monday 23 June to Friday 27 June, with…
Midlothian Volunteer Awards 2025
On Thursday 29 May 2025, volunteers from across Midlothian arrived at Newbattle Abbey College for our annual Midlothian…
Why Volunteering Matters – In the Words of Midlothian’s Volunteers
This Volunteers’ Week, we are excited to share findings from our first-ever Midlothian-wide Volunteer Satisfaction…
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