Charity News

The Edinburgh Brain Game held at Prestonfield on Thursday evening welcomed guests including panto star, Grant Stott, singer Clare Grogan, and Scotland’s Rugby Head...

Edinburgh-based social care charity, Capability Scotland has welcomed back HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh for a visit to their Craigmillar Hub, a supported day...

Edinburgh Open Workshop joins forces with Earth in Common for a charity Makers Market. Edinburgh Open Workshop will open its workshop doors to showcase local artists...

CrossCountry, the train operator, has donated £15,500 to Edinburgh-based charity Upmost which supports adults with learning disabilities and autism. This gives student the chance...

Riders gathered at Dalkeith Palace on Sunday for the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride uniting classic and vintage styled motorcycle riders from all over the world. The...

The founder of charity Invisible Cities, Zakia Moulaoui, joined the Duke of Sussex as he spoke to the online Travalyst Convening. Prince Harry urged...

Kevin White grew up in South Queensferry watching the RNLI crew setting out to save lives at sea. He is now combining his admiration...

Barratt Developments Community Fund is supporting three causes helping families and individuals living in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Barratt Developments, which includes Barratt Homes and...

Several Edinburgh charities will benefit from the latest National Lottery funding announced today. The Green Projects programme at North Edinburgh Arts will receive £148,821...

In a tribute to one of Scotland's most celebrated sporting figures, The Eric Liddell 100 campaign have celebrated a historic moment at the Stade...

Edinburgh Leisure’s flagship climbing arena at Ratho has benefitted from a major funding investment from sportscotland’s Sport Facilities Fund. The Edinburgh International Climbing Arena (EICA)...

Scottish Building Society Foundation has awarded £4,985 to the Edinburgh Tool Library to plug a gap caused to a sustainable transport project by a...

Businesses from all over Edinburgh came together recently to play in the second annual Big Match, raising £20,000 for The Yard. Chef Tom Kitchin and...

Dogs Trust, the UK’s leading dog welfare charity, says pet theft is on the increase in the UK, and it has issued guidance to...

Young people from a community music and social change programme took part in a unique concert alongside the world-renowned Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO). A...

The charity which created its own niche in Edinburgh half a century ago was fêted at the City Chambers with a civic reception hosted...

The charity for older people Age Scotland says it identified £1,577,341.81 of unclaimed benefits payable to older people who contacted them on their helpline...

There are few things which have changed more in the last few decades than the character and status of charity shops. There are now...

Meet Kiera, an adorable 4-month-old Belgian Malinois cross with a heart of gold. Kiera is a sweet dog who is eager to find her...

Businesses from across Edinburgh and the Lothians are teaming up this week to raise money in the second annual Big Match charity fixture. Some of...

Two teams of rugby fans began a nine day cycle to Rome from Scottish Gas Murrayfield on Wednesday - during which they will visit...

Lifesaving volunteers from Penicuik Community First Responders recently celebrated the group’s 18th anniversary. Penicuik Community First Responders (CFRs) are a group of volunteers trained by...

A charity hub has created a purpose-built HQ for one of Scotland’s most important organisations dedicated to ending homelessness. Cyrenians has already spent 25 years...

In her Ministerial visit to the Edinburgh centre, Natalie Don MSP was shown how Busy Bees delivers high quality early learning and childcare in...

Glory and Dismay: The Story of Football is a free programme aimed at people interested in the beautiful game while improving their literacy skills....

Homeless charity Streetwork receives 50 all weather coats bought by the council from a not-for-profit outdoor clothing firm Edinburgh Council have partnered with Livingston's...

Star Wars actor Denis Lawson told an audience at a charity sci-fi con in Edinburgh how he didn't know what an X-wing fighter looked...

Organisatons share knowledge and skills at the launch of West Lothian's Climate Action Network. More than 60 people from 32 organisations attended the launch of...

Love is well and truly in the air at Dogs Trust West Calder as a sensational five-year-old Lurcher waits to meet his one true...

Keepers at Edinburgh Zoo have treated their much loved animals to some treats for Valentine’s Day. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) shared...