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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:Trustee Training
DESCRIPTION:Trustees play an important role in making sure charities are well-managed and can achieve their aims. \nThis session will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to fulfil your role as trustee. The training will cover: \n→ Governance & Legal Responsibilities: \n\nLegal duties\nCharity law\nConflicts of interest\nGoverning documents\nCommittee roles\nHow to protect your charity’s reputation\n\n→ Finance & Risk Management: \n\nReading financial statements\nReserves\nFraud protection\nData protection and GDPR\nCharity accounts\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 \nRegister on Eventbrite \n  \nCan’t make this one? \nDon’t worry\, we’re running a lunchtime session on Tuesday 4 November\, 12-1pm – book here.
URL:https://mca.scot/event/trustee-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:2025,Online,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Midlothian Community Action":MAILTO:info@mca.scot
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T130000
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SUMMARY:Trustee Training
DESCRIPTION:Trustees play an important role in making sure charities are well-managed and can achieve their aims. \nThis session will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to fulfil your role as trustee. The training will cover: \n→ Governance & Legal Responsibilities: \n\nLegal duties\nCharity law\nConflicts of interest\nGoverning documents\nCommittee roles\nHow to protect your charity’s reputation\n\n→ Finance & Risk Management: \n\nReading financial statements\nReserves\nFraud protection\nData protection and GDPR\nCharity accounts\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 \nRegister on Eventbrite \n  \nCan’t make this one? \nDon’t worry\, we’re running a lunchtime session on Tuesday 11 November\, 6- 7pm – book here.
URL:https://mca.scot/event/trustee-training-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:2025,Online,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Midlothian Community Action":MAILTO:info@mca.scot
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251006T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251006T130000
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Midlothian Community Action":MAILTO:info@mca.scot
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250922T093000
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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/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:2025,Funding,Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Midlothian Community Action":MAILTO:info@mca.scot
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250903T100000
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SUMMARY:Peer Support - Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Register now on Eventbrite!\nFacilitated by the Scottish Recovery Network\, this 50min session will explore the power of peer support in community-based mental health & wellbeing. You’ll gain practical information\, free resources\, and hear examples of peer support in action. \nThis session is for those involved in or planning community-based projects\, and anyone curious about how peer support could enhance existing work in Midlothian. \nWhat is Peer Support? \nPeer support is a powerful approach that can help people with their mental health. It’s a mutual relationship where people with shared experiences support each other\, especially as they move through challenging times. \nThrough peer support\, people living with mental health challenges are seen as part of the solution. They have a significant and active role to play in supporting their own and others’ recovery. Walking alongside someone who understands\, who ‘gets it’\, helps people to feel less alone. It offers them the opportunity to explore their feelings and what will help them live the life they choose. \nPeer support exists in different forms such as peer support groups and paid peer workers in mental health services. But all peer support is rooted firmly in hope\, sharing experiences\, and an intentional relationship. \nWith the Scottish Government announcing a new round of the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund\, including a commitment to two years of funding\, now is a great time to explore how peer support could strengthen your work or application to the fund. \nDetails \nPlease note this session will be hybrid\, with MCA’s Volunteer Managers Forum members joining in-person at our office. Everyone else is free to join the session online via Microsoft Teams. A link to join will be available when you register. \nQuestions? \nIf you have any questions or access requirements\, contact MCA at info@mca.scot \nRegister now on Eventbrite!
URL:https://mca.scot/event/peer-support/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:2025,Online,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Midlothian Community Action":MAILTO:info@mca.scot
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T110000
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SUMMARY:Governance Wiki Launch
DESCRIPTION:Register now on Eventbrite! \nAs part of Small Charities Week\, you are invited to an information and launch event to find out more about the brand-new Governance Wiki and refresh your knowledge of the Volunteer Wiki – both hosted within the TSI Network. \nThe Wikis provide an excellent way to navigate the many resources on the web for governance and volunteering\, while also providing a range of templates and downloads that will support your work in both these areas. Thank you to everyone in the TSI Network who is contributing! \nThis session will be of interest both to people supporting organisations with governance and volunteering issues\, and also to organisations who need to communicate with the sector about these issues. \nThe Volunteering Wiki is managed by Volunteer Edinburgh\, and the Governance Wiki is managed by Midlothian Community Action\, with funding from Tyne-Esk LAG Community Led Local Development Fund. \nThis session will be held on Teams\, a link to join will be available once you’ve registered on Eventbrite.
URL:https://mca.scot/event/governance-wiki-launch/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:2025,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Midlothian Community Action":MAILTO:info@mca.scot
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