Tag: For Social Enterprises

Innovation Morning

Ellis on 6 May, 2025

Join us at our Third Sector Innovation Morning on Tuesday 27 May 10am at St John’s & King’s Park Church, to learn practical ways you can embrace AI tools safely, securely, and ethically.

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AI is here to stay and has the potential to be a valuable tool to support and enhance the work of third sector organisations and save valuable resources. 

We’ll be joined by AI expert Dr Louise Drumm, Associate Professor in Digital Education at Edinburgh Napier University, to give practical advice and help us understand good practice. AI is a current and contentious issue, and we will cover the big topics such as: 

  • Data Protection factors to consider when using AI.
  • Do I need an AI policy and why?
  • Importance of AI literacy in your Board.
  • The ethical considerations in using AI.
  • The environmental impact of AI usage.

We’ll also hear from two local funders, Tyne & Esk Community Led Local Development Fund (closing June 2nd) and Business Gateway, to find out what funding & support is available to assist innovation efforts in the third sector.

Disclosure Scotland PVG – Regulated Roles

Ellis on 1 May, 2025

Join Midlothian Community Action on Wednesday 21 May, 10am at St John’s & King’s Park Church for our FREE ‘Disclosure Scotland PVG’s – Regulated Roles’ session.

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With recent changes to the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, PVG’s are mandatory for all staff, board/trustees and volunteers in Regulated Roles…but what is a regulated role?

The session will cover:

  • What is a regulated role?
  • What is the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 and how it affects you?
  • A Q&A with the Compliance and Training Officer from Volunteer Scotland Disclosure Services.

Please email volunteer@MCA.scot if you have any questions or access requirements. If you are not able to attend please do in get touch for more information.