Midlothian Community Action

25/05/2026

What matters to you in Midlothian?
Help shape local priorities that will go into the Single Midlothian Plan, which influences the work that will be undertaken in Midlothian for the next four years.

The Midlothian Community Planning Partnership draws together public, voluntary and private sector bodies, and local communities to agree a shared plan and local priorities.

Come to one of the drop-in sessions and help to shape the Plan’s development:
https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/news/article/4070/residents_invited_to_shape_midlothians_future_at_community_events

Do you want to help shape the future of Midlothian?
Come along to a local meeting and share what matters to you.
Your ideas will help improve lives and inform our new Single Midlothian Plan.
👉 Find a session near you: https://ow.ly/z8nv50Z2Cxo

21/05/2026

Over 1 billion people worldwide live with disabilities, yet digital spaces are not always designed with them in mind. Today, on Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we highlight the importance of digital inclusion, ensuring everyone can access and benefit from technology. Inclusive design helps break down barriers and creates equal opportunities for all. Accessibility isn’t an add-on; it’s essential. Let’s build a digital world that everyone can use and belong in!
Check out Forward Mid Midlothian Directory for Disabled People
and People with Long-Term Conditions 2026, to see what help you can access.

14/05/2026

We are delighted that one of our Transform project volunteers, McKenzie Rayner is an award finalist for Volunteer of the Year at the Scottish Charity Awards!🎉

McKenzie recently celebrated an amazing achievement of attaining a 500 Hours Saltire Award. She has volunteered with 21 different organisations, doing everything from gardening and making soups to counting frogs and marine mammals - she truly has done it all!

Massive congratulations to McKenzie for this wonderful achievement and we wish her the best of luck! 🏆

🏆️ Have you caught up on our finalist stories yet?

From standout campaigns and partnerships to impressive climate action, life-changing services and ordinary people doing extraordinary things to support their communities, this year's 35 finalists show just how essential Scotland's voluntary sector is.

Recognise a finalist from your community? Head to our website to read their stories and show your support. ⬇️
https://buff.ly/4bylEs4

12/05/2026

This , we’re sharing success stories from local projects funded through the Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund that have made a real impact.

With grant awards from £1,000-£10,000, read how different projects in Midlothian are making positive change to peoples' mental health & wellbeing:
https://mca.scot/2026/05/mental-health-awareness-week-midlothian-projects-making-a-difference

Dalkeith Petanque Club. Pathhead & District Village Hall The Warblers Cruse Scotland Y2K Edinburgh Community Yoga Home Link Family Support

11/05/2026

This is your reminder that the Midlothian Disabled People's Assembly is next Tuesday 19 May, 11.30am - 1.30pm at St John's & King's Park Church in Dalkeith.

Join Forward Mid as they launch the newly updated Directory for Disabled People and People with Long-Term Conditions - and collect your free copy!

Pop in, have a browse of the information stalls and learn about services & resources that support a good life for all disabled people in Midlothian.

Register on Eventbrite so we know you're coming -

Learn about services & resources that support a good life for all disabled people in Midlothian

07/05/2026

Midlothian CAN are looking to fund local projects that support climate action by creating community, encouraging accessibility or encouraging a just transition. 🌱

Their seedcorn fund is now open, with grants up to £1500!
https://www.midlothianclimateaction.org.uk/seedcorn-fund/

We are excited to announce that our Seedcorn fund is open for 26-27! This year we have one funding pot to apply for, the community action fund, for grants up to £1500. The fund closes on the 8th of June - check out our website, linked on our page, for more details!

06/05/2026

The Midlothian Disabled People's Assembly is on Tuesday 19 May 11.30-13.30 at St John's & King's Park Church in Dalkeith.

The Assembly is a friendly, welcoming and fully accessible space to meet others, share experiences, and find support, information and local resources.
Pop in for a chat, have a browse of our information stalls, and pick up your free copy of the newly updated Directory for Disabled People and People with Long-Term Conditions.

You can drop in on the day, or register on Eventbrite so we know to expect you:
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985368803536?aff=oddtdtcreator

You’ll find accessibility information on our Eventbrite page. You can also check the venue on Euan’s Guide — a fantastic website for finding and sharing access information
🔗 https://www.euansguide.com/venues/st-johns-kings-park-church-dalkeith-8256

Questions, access requirements, or anything you’d like to check before you come along? Get in touch:
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0131 663 9471

06/05/2026

The Tyne & Esk Fund Project Officer, Jayne Adamson is at our office TODAY from 10am-3pm for a meet the funder drop-in.
Come along and tell her your project ideas or ask her questions about the funding!

The Tyne & Esk Rural Communities Development Fund opens on Monday 1 May! MCA are partnering with Tyne & Esk LAG to hold a range of free sessions to help organisations understand & apply for this funding.

01/05/2026

The Tyne & Esk Rural Communities Development Fund is now open for applications!
We're running a set of free sessions to help organisations understand & apply for this funding.

What's on offer:
○ Meet The Funder - Wednesday 6 May 10am-3pm
Jayne Adamson, Project Officer for the Tyne-Esk Local Action Group, will be joining us in-person for an open drop-in at the MCA office in Dalkeith. She'll be there to answer any questions you have about the fund and application process.

○ Writing a Good Funding Application - Wednesday 13 May 12-1pm
MCA are running an online lunchtime session to offer application support to anyone applying for the fund. We'll share our top tips to help you perfect your application.

○ Online Fund Surgeries
Jayne is also running online fund surgery sessions throughout May:
- Wednesday 13 May, 10:00 - 11:00
- Thursday 14 May, 15:00 - 16:00
- Friday 15 May, 12:00-13:00
- Monday 18 May, 18:30 - 19:30
- Wednesday 20 May, 10:00 - 11:00
- Thursday 21 May, 15:00 - 16:00

View & register for these events on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/tyne-esk-clld-funding-4835920

This year, the programme is primarily revenue-funded, with a limited amount of capital funding available. Tyne & Esk area funding covers all communities in East Lothian and Midlothian including Dalkeith Country Park, except for the urban centres of Musselburgh and Dalkeith.

The fund closes at midnight on Sunday 31 May. Find full fund details at https://www.tyneesk.co.uk/how-apply
Tyne Esk Clld Fund

The Tyne & Esk Rural Communities Development Fund opens on Monday 1 May! MCA are partnering with Tyne & Esk LAG to hold a range of free sessions to help organisations understand & apply for this funding.

30/04/2026

☎️Need to speak to us? Our phone line is currently down but will be back up and running shortly!☎️

In the meantime if you need to speak to us please email us at [email protected]

Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

29/04/2026

✨ Thinking about coming along to the Midlothian Disabled People’s Assembly Directory Launch 2026? You’d be very welcome.

We’ve shared some of the brilliant things people said about the Assembly last year—have a read through the quotes in this post and see what it feels like to be part of it.

The Assembly is a friendly, welcoming and fully accessible space to meet others, share experiences, and find support, information and local resources. Pop in for a chat, have a browse of our information stalls, and pick up your free copy of the newly updated Directory for Disabled People and People with Long-Term Conditions.

You can drop in on the day — or register on Eventbrite so we know to expect you.
🔗 https://lnkd.in/enGE54aU

You’ll find accessibility information on our Eventbrite page. You can also check the venue on Euan’s Guide — a fantastic website for finding and sharing access information
🔗 https://lnkd.in/eqjC9N68

Questions, access requirements, or anything you’d like to check before you come along? Get in touch:

Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0131 663 9471

We’d love to see you there.