Information - Organisational

Starting a New Group

If you are thinking of starting up a new group in Midlothian, the following documents should provide you with some guidelines, and sources of further information:

• Starting up a new group in Midlothian: Getting Started - this guide from MVA includes steps you should go through at the very beginning, including how to find out if a new group is wanted.
  - NewGroupGettingStarted.pdf 104kb
• Setting up a voluntary organisation in 6 steps - this handy guide from SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations) is available from the SCVO website www.scvo.org.uk (Projects/Governance).
• "Sources of Information - New Groups" - this guide from MVA includes information sources for setting up special interest groups, e.g. arts groups, sports clubs etc.
  - Information-NewGroup.pdf 101kb

Once you have decided that you DO want to set up a group, Midlothian Voluntary Action can help you get started. Contact MVA at 0131 663 9471, or fill out the online contact form.

Note: all the information on this website applies to organisations based in and/or operating in Scotland.

Disclaimer: the opinions expressed in any of the publications or websites mentioned are not necessarily the opinion of MVA and we cannot accept any responsibility for viruses or the integrity of downloads.

In addition, whilst we believe that the information on the website was accurate when it was written, it is up to you to check the current accuracy of the information.

If you experience problems downloading any documents, or unable to find the information you are looking for, or if you would like some help, please contact MVA’s Information Officer, Margaret Nisbet, who will do her best to help you.