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Midlothian Volunteer Awards 2026
On Thursday 4 June 2026, volunteers from across Midlothian arrived at Newbattle Abbey College for our annual Midlothian Volunteer Awards Ceremony. We are delighted to celebrate all the incredible efforts…
The Power of Volunteering: Insights from Midlothian Volunteers 2026
To kick off Volunteers’ Week 2026, we are excited to share findings from our Midlothian-wide Volunteer Satisfaction Survey. The survey was created to better understand the impacts of volunteering on…
Celebrating the Difference We Make : Self-Evaluation Week 2026
This week (May 18 – 22) is Self-Evaluation Week, a national campaign launched by Evaluation Support Scotland (ESS) to celebrate the difference organisations make and to share learning about impact…
Mental Health Awareness Week – Midlothian Projects Making a Difference
This May 11-17th marks Mental Health Awareness Week, a national campaign from the Mental Health Foundation which aims to highlight the importance of achieving good mental health. This year, the…
Marking Power of Attorney Day in Midlothian
Wednesday 22 April 2026 marks national Power of Attorney Day, a campaign from Carers UK to raise awareness about power of attorney. What is a Power of Attorney (POA)? A…
Bringing Families Together: Midlothian’s Community Diners Pilot
Across Midlothian, ten community diners have opened their doors to offer more than just food — they’re creating places where families can connect, feel supported, and access help during challenging…
Calling All Midlothian Volunteers – We Want to Hear from You!
Midlothian’s Annual Volunteer Satisfaction Survey is now open, and we are inviting organisations to share it with their volunteers. By taking part, your volunteers help us build a fuller and more accurate picture of the…
Saying Thank You and Farewell to Una & Graeme from Connect Online
A combined 25 years of dedication Una has been part of Connect Online for 12 years, organising drop‑ins across Midlothian, arranging home visits, and supporting our volunteers. Graeme first joined…
Nominations Now Open for Midlothian Volunteer Awards 2026!
We are thrilled to announce that the nominations for the Midlothian Volunteer Awards 2026 are officially open! This annual event is an opportunity for us to celebrate and acknowledge the incredible contributions and achievements of our dedicated volunteers. Volunteers play…
Bridging the Social Care Implementation Gap: Councillor Paul Kelly’s Remarks at The Gathering
SCVO’s The Gathering event took place earlier this month, with organisations across Scotland joining to take part in various talks, workshops, and discussions to showcase the brilliant work going on…
Turning 18 in Scotland? Make Sure You’ve Claimed Your Child Trust Fund
Midlothian Financial Inclusion Network (MFIN) is launching a campaign to raise awareness of the Child Trust Fund and to encourage young people to find and claim their fund. Many young…
Smart Tech, Safe Choices – Supporting Safer Internet Day 2026
This Tuesday, 10 February, is Safer Internet Day (SID) 2026 – a national online safety awareness campaign from the UK Safer Internet Centre. This year’s theme is ‘Smart tech, safe…
