The Crab & Lobster Fish Shack in South Queensferry, along with with its sister business, Jack ‘O’ Bryan’s Bar & Kitchen in Dunfermline, has handed over a donation of £2,537 to Mission Christmas Cash for Kids.
The Forth One charity provides Christmas gifts to disadvantaged children in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and Falkirk.
The two family run restaurants appointed Cash for Kids as their designated charity for 2025. Following the launch of The Crab & Lobster Fish Shack, back in June, an initial cheque for £450 was handed over, donated by guests at the soft launch. Since then, customers at both restaurants have been asked if they are happy to have a small donation to the charity included on their bill.
Owner, Bryan Coghill said: “We are really pleased to hand over this latest donation to Mission Christmas.
“It’s a brilliant amount, which will really make a difference as Mission Christmas goes into its final week of buying and distributing gifts. We know that many people hand in wrapped parcels to the various distribution centres all over the area, which are then donated to those who have requested help. There’s always a shortfall though, with Mission Christmas having to buy other age-appropriate gifts to make sure that no one goes without.”
Bryan explained that the charity had told him they had a record amount of requests this year, with families really struggling.
“They have had more than ever, so hopefully this money will help towards that. There comes a point when they just have to get the gifts out, and that in itself is a huge distribution job.
“We would like to thank all our customers who have agreed to donate.
“It’s a small amount that really adds up. We really appreciate their continuing support. One of the things we wanted to support under the Cash for Kids banner, is the Holiday Hunger initiative which particularly appeals to us being a restaurant group. This helps disadvantage groups stay well fed when the schools are on holiday, whether it’s in the Summer, Easter, or Christmas. Children can really miss out because their family circumstances are such that they’re just not able to access the meals that they get when the schools are open.”
Alex Wilson, Corporate Fundraising Executive for Cash for Kids, said: “We are very grateful indeed for this incredible donation from these two popular restaurants. It comes at a critical time for us as we push to fulfil all our pledges of help. We simply could not do what we do without support like this.”
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