Christian Aid’s carol service promotes peace and hope
The Christian Aid carol service included prayers for peace around the world this Christmas, with messages from aid workers in the Middle East and...
It’s a Wonderful Life for older people at EICC’s Christmas lunch
Christmas arrived early for some Edinburgh care home residents with a festive lunch and film afternoon at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC).
In collaboration...
EVOC’s new boss starts today
The Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations’ Council (EVOC) has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer.
Bruce Crawford brings a breadth of strategic leadership experience to the...
Santa Run 2024
The 20th Edinburgh Santa Fun Run & Walk took place on Sunday 8 December.
The event which is part of Edinburgh’s Christmas involves fundraising...
Royal appointment shines light on disability charity
Duchess of Edinburgh steps into historic role with leading charity
The disability charity Capability Scotland has welcomed Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh as...
Hibernian Community Foundation launch their 2024 Christmas Appeal
Hibernian Community Foundation have launched their 2024 Christmas Appeal looking to raise funds and spirits for those in need this festive season.
When the club...
Bouncy one-year-old Lurcher ‘ Logan Longlegs’ ready to bring joy to...
Logan Longlegs is a delightful and bouncy one-year-old Lurcher who is full of life and ready to bring joy to a new home.
This charming...
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo celebrates 75th anniversary with new 75p charity...
In celebration of the upcoming 75th anniversary of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo a new charitable initiative has begun to donate 75p of every...
Gentle two-year-old Shih Tzu seeking a safe and nurturing environment
Grace is a beautiful Shih Tzu who’s looking for a quiet and patient family to help her feel safe and loved.
This gentle two-year-old is...
Hibs jerseys bring joy and motivation to Kenyan kids
A number of Hibs shirts and training wear have been sent to children in Africa thanks to the Club’s commercial partnership with Capital Credit...
Demarco Archive Trust dinner raises thousands
Professor Richard Demarco, CBE, is the embodiment of what is meant by a living legend.
Which other 94-year-old in Edinburgh could throw a party...
Lizzie is looking for a new home
Lizzie is an eight-year-old Saluki cross who is as graceful as she is gentle.
She is looking for a calm and loving home with...
Help Vintage Vibes brighten up Christmas for hundreds of older people...
Edinburgh charity, Vintage Vibes, are today launching their tenth Christmas Card appeal to ensure lonely and isolated older people in the capital feel valued...
Chaophraya fundraising for LifeCare
Thai restaurant Chaophraya plans to raise funds to celebrate its 20th anniversary by asking diners to help them accumulate £20,000 for Stockbridge charity, LifeCare.
The...
Edinburgh firm breaks through fundraising target in charity trek
Wealth management team raises thousands in Fife coastal path challenge.
A local wealth management firm has more than doubled its fundraising target after completing a...
RNIB celebrate the bicentenary of braille
It was teenager, Louis Braille, who developed the tactile code which was named after him which helps blind and partially sighted people to read...
Parents for Future Scotland looking for parents to join them
Parents for Future Scotland is looking for parents to join their Edinburgh 2024 Schools Air Pollution Programme as Parent Talk Facilitators.
Their programme empowers children...
LifeCare’s Winter Warmer Jumble Sale on Sunday
Get along to LifeCare's Winter Warmer Jumble Sale on Sunday
Join LifeCare Edinburgh this Sunday 10 November for our family-friendly community jumble sale.
Come along for a browse, pick up...
Buy your tree from Bethany this Christmas
Bethany Christian Trust asks that people in Edinburgh choose a Caring Christmas Tree to help people without a home this winter.
Buying from the charity...
National Lottery funding announced for Teapot Trust
Organisations supporting children, teenagers and young adults across Scotland are today sharing in £1,371,545 from Young Start.
Young Start is delivered by The National Lottery Community Fund and it awards...
Supporters get chance to witness the fantastic work of the Hibernian...
In the build-up to Saturday’s game, against St Mirren, Hibs fans will be able to see at first-hand some of the fantastic work the...
Important charity hub adds trio of new trustees
Three new appointments have strengthened an Edinburgh charity hub which provides affordable accommodation for more than 20 voluntary sector groups.
Norton Park is a Victorian...
Knot your average donation – Edinburgh funeral home knits for local...
An Edinburgh funeral home has presented a local hospital with knitted donations for newborn babies.
Putting their knitting needles together for a good cause, the...
Edinburgh charity to make all staff redundant
Edinburgh charity, People Know How, set up in 2013 is to close, citing the uncertain funding landscape in Scotland.
All members of staff will...
Tragic death of rugby’s Ken Macaulay confirmed a day after charity...
Just one day after completing a marathon high profile 1,000 mile plus cycle in aid of four charities, Ken Macaulay has died, aged 66.
It...
Morrisons Foundation supporting The Dove Centre
A grant of £7,000 from the Morrisons Foundation has been made to The Dove Centre, a social activity centre for older people in Edinburgh....
Edinburgh Leisure adopts new volunteer strategy
New volunteer strategy now in place at Edinburgh Leisure.
Edinburgh Leisure has launched a new Volunteer Strategy for 2024-2027.
Volunteers are the heart of Edinburgh Leisure’s Active...
Michael is swimming for Epilepsy Scotland
Edinburgh man, Michael Sturrock, has set himself a 70 km swimming challenge to raise funds for Epilepsy Scotland in this their 70th anniversary year.
Sturrock, who...
Welfare charity begins new wave of its work
A charity which offers financial help to people who cannot work as a result of a long-term medical condition, has launched a new push...
Morrisons support Simpsons Special Care Babies charity
Simpsons Special Care Babies, a charity that supports the fundraising for the Simpson Neonatal Unit in Edinburgh, were delighted to receive a donation of...
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