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Midlothian Community Action

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Midlothian Community Action (MCA) provide support, guidance, and representation for third sector organisations & volunteers in Midlothian. This includes grassroots community groups, charities, and social enterprises.

In our role as a Third Sector Interface (TSI), we provide a single point of access for support and are the main point of contact for the Scottish Government on third sector issues in Midlothian.

We also host a range of projects, partnerships, networks & forums; including Midlothian Climate Action Network (MCAN) & the Midlothian Financial Inclusion Network (MFIN).


Charitable Company Limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland No. SC219994 / Registered Scottish Charity No. SC008286

Last updated:

14/01/2026

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Services

Connect Befriending

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Regions:
  • Midlothian

Connect Befriending is a service aimed at helping older people stay connected to their community and confident in their own homes. We recruit volunteer befrienders who provide companionship & support.

Connect Online

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Regions:
  • Midlothian

Volunteers provide support and tuition to older people who need assistance with technology to stay in touch with family and friends, maintain their independence or even just to feed their curiosity.

Conversation Cafe

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The Conversation Café is a volunteer-led project dedicated to helping learners enhance their English-speaking abilities in a relaxed and informal setting.

Grassy Riggs

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Regions:
  • Midlothian

We provide a drop service cafe/outreach for older people, volunteering opportunities for over 65s and support for carers in Midlothian.

Transform - Supported Volunteering for Young People

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Our Transform Project offers young people (15-24 years old) the opportunity to volunteer as part of a small group with full support and supervision from a Youth Support Coordinator.

Volunteer Drop-In

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Regions:
  • Midlothian

Midlothian Community Action aim to link the skills, experience, and enthusiasm of local people who wish to volunteer with organisations who involve volunteers in their work.

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