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SUMMARY:Writing A Good Funding Application: Tyne & Esk Fund
DESCRIPTION:We’re running a lunchtime session to offer application support to anyone applying to the Tyne & Esk Rural Communities Development Fund. \nRegister on Eventbrite.\nMore details about this session will be provided as further information about the fund becomes available. \nThe Rural Communities Development Fund this year will focus on revenue funding. The fund opens on Friday 1 May and closes at midnight on Sunday 31 May. \nIf you’re unsure if this fund is for you\, consider attending a Tyne & Esk fund surgery. Register here: Online | In-person \nAbout the fund \nThe Tyne & Esk Rural Communities Development Fund forms part of the Scottish Government’s Community Led Local Development (CLLD) Rural Programme. It involves bottom-up decision making delivered by representatives from the local area – the Local Action Group (LAG). \nThe overarching aim of the funding is to increase support to local rural communities\, individuals and businesses advancing inclusion\, equality and diversity.\nTyne & Esk area funding covers all communities in East Lothian and Midlothian including Dalkeith Country Park\, except for the urban centres of Musselburgh and Dalkeith. \nFind out more about Tyne & Esk CLLD on their website.
URL:https://mca.scot/event/writing-a-good-funding-application-tyne-esk-fund/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:2026,Funding,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Midlothian Community Action":MAILTO:info@mca.scot
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SUMMARY:Meet the Funder: Tyne & Esk Communities Development Fund
DESCRIPTION:Join us in-person on Wednesday 6 May\, 10am-3pm\, for a drop-in fund surgery to learn more about the Tyne & Esk Rural Communities Development Fund. Jayne Adamson\, Project Officer for the Tyne-Esk Local Action Group will be here to answer any questions you may have about the fund. \nWhen: Wednesday 6 May\, 10am-3pm. \nWhere: MCA Offices\, 4-6 White Hart St\, Dalkeith\, EH221AE. \nRegister for the session now on Eventbrite.\nThere will also be online fund surgeries running throughout May (register here). \nAbout the fund \nThe Tyne & Esk Rural Communities Development Fund forms part of the Scottish Government’s Community Led Local Development (CLLD) Rural Programme. It involves bottom-up decision making delivered by representatives from the local area – the Local Action Group (LAG). \nThe overarching aim of the funding is to increase support to local rural communities\, individuals and businesses advancing inclusion\, equality and diversity. \nTyne & Esk area funding covers all communities in East Lothian and Midlothian including Dalkeith Country Park\, except for the urban centres of Musselburgh and Dalkeith. \nApplications for the fund close at midnight on Sunday 31 May 2026. \nFind out more about Tyne & Esk CLLD here: https://www.tyneesk.co.uk/ \n 
URL:https://mca.scot/event/meet-the-funder-tyne-esk-communities-development-fund/
LOCATION:Midlothian Community Action\, Midlothian Voluntary Action\, 4-6 White Hart Street\, Dalkeith\, EH22 1AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:2026,Funding,In-Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Midlothian Community Action":MAILTO:info@mca.scot
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SUMMARY:Sustaining Anti-Poverty Work in Midlothian
DESCRIPTION:Register on Eventbrite! \nJoin us on Tuesday 7 October\, 9.30am-12.30pm\, this #ChallengePovertyWeek for a morning of discussion around sustaining anti-poverty work in Midlothian. We’ll be joined by guest speakers from The Robertson Trust\, National Lottery\, & Midlothian Council to hear more about sources of funding for anti-poverty work. \nThis event is free for all third sector organisations working in Midlothian. Challenge Poverty Week\, created by the Poverty Alliance\, is an opportunity for you to raise your voice against poverty and unite with others in calling for a just and equal Scotland. \n  \nInformation about the venue \nThe event will be held at St John’s & King’s Park Church\, 31 Eskbank Road Dalkeith\, Midlothian\, EH22 1HJ. There is limited parking at the venue; the closest free car park is located at Midlothian Indoor Bowling Club (Old Edinburgh Rd Dalkeith\, Dalkeith\, Midlothian EH22 1JD). The venue is wheelchair accessible. Contact us if you have any accessibility requirements. \n  \nPrivacy and GDPR \nDuring the event\, photography\, audio\, and video recording may be occurring. By entering the event you consent to such recording media and its release\, publication\, exhibition or reproduction for promotional purposes related to Midlothian Community Action.
URL:https://mca.scot/event/sustaining-anti-poverty-work-in-midlothian/
LOCATION:Private: St John’s and King’s Park Church\, 31 Eskbank Road\, Dalkeith\, Midlothian\, EH22 1HJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:2025,Funding,In-Person,MFIN,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Information Session: Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund
DESCRIPTION:Register now on Eventbrite!  \nWe’re running a lunchtime session to offer advice & support for anyone interested in applying for Year 5/ 6 of the Midlothian Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund. \nThe Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund provides grants supporting initiatives in Midlothian that improve adult mental health & wellbeing. The fund opens for applications on Friday 19 September 2025 and closes on Friday 31 October\, 12PM. \nDuring the session\, we’ll cover: \n\nEligibility\nFund Requirements\nWhat the Fund Can Be Used For\nFund Timeline & Scoring Process\nTips & Advice for Successful Funding Bids\n\nDetails \nThis session will be held online via Teams\, the link to join will be available when you register. If you have any questions about this session\, please email us at info@mca.scot \nCan’t make this one? Don’t worry\, we’re running another lunchtime session on Wednesday 24 September – book here! \nWant 1:1 advice? There will be an online fund surgery on Monday 22 September. Email magdalena.clark@mca.scot to book a slot.
URL:https://mca.scot/event/information-session-communities-mental-health-wellbeing-fund/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:2025,Funding,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Midlothian Community Action":MAILTO:info@mca.scot
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SUMMARY:Information Session: Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund
DESCRIPTION:Register now on Eventbrite! \nWe’re running a lunchtime session to offer advice & support for anyone interested in applying for Year 5/ 6 of the Midlothian Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund. \nThe Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund provides grants supporting initiatives in Midlothian that improve adult mental health & wellbeing. The fund opens for applications on Friday 19 September 2025 and closes on Friday 31 October\, 12PM. \nDuring the session\, we’ll cover: \n\nEligibility\nFund Requirements\nWhat the Fund Can Be Used For\nFund Timeline & Scoring Process\nTips & Advice for Successful Funding Bids\n\nCan’t make this one? Don’t worry\, we’re running another lunchtime session on Monday 06 October – book here! \nWant 1:1 advice? There will be an online fund surgery on Monday 22 September. Email magdalena.clark@mca.scot to book a slot.
URL:https://mca.scot/event/communities-mental-health-wellbeing-fund-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:2025,Funding,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250922T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250922T170000
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SUMMARY:Online Fund Surgery - Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund
DESCRIPTION:We are holding an online fund surgery on Monday 22 September\, to discuss any fund or application queries. To book your 1:1 slot\, email magdalena.clark@MCA.scot \nThe Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults offers three grant streams to support initiatives in Midlothian that improve adult mental health & wellbeing. Deadline for applications: Friday 31 October\, 12PM. \nCan’t make the 1:1? Don’t worry\, we’re also hosting two online fund information sessions: \nWed 24 September\, 12pm-1pm – Book here. \nMon 06 October\, 12pm-1pm – Book here.
URL:https://mca.scot/event/online-fund-surgery-communities-mental-health-wellbeing-fund-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Midlothian Community Action":MAILTO:info@mca.scot
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