Charity News

Many bodies and organisations rely on volunteer help, and Edinburgh Leisure which is a charity, is no different. Stephen Hughes, Volunteer Development Manager, explains why...

The COVID restrictions taught us all how much we value a visit to our local hairdresser to help us feel like ourselves, boost our...

In a major step marking its 50th anniversary, the charity which helps women and children at some of their lowest points, Edinburgh Women's Aid...

There are some exceptional individuals giving their time to make u3a a joy for its 400,000 members.   u3a is a movement where those who are...

Run annually by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), the Scottish Charity Awards celebrate the best of Scotland’s voluntary sector. This year’s shortlist includes...

18 new jobs will be created by the additional transitional education centre, which provides tailored support for young adults with complex needs. The non-profit Teens+...

As part of MS Society Scotland's events on World MS Day there will be a hybrid event on 30 May 2023. Anyone living in...

The People's Postcode Lottery Dream Fund has donated the sum of £5 million to progress the early diagnosis of dementia. Two major dementia charities are...

The National Lottery has announced a shortlist of Scottish charities for the public to vote on from Monday. One of the charities which is shortlisted...

The shopping centre Fort Kinnaird owned by British Land is helping charities in Craigmillar with a donation of £5,000. The local charities which...

Twelve nurses, all members of NHS Lothian's Hospital at Home team will run the 10K which is part of Edinburgh Marathon Festival at the...

Three Scots-based supporters of one of the country's oldest healthcare charities have combined to launch EMMS International's Teafest on 21 May. Chef Tony Singh, Malawi...

Edinburgh beauty spots celebrated during National Walking Month. People in Edinburgh are being asked to step up as part of a month-long celebration of walking. Walking...

Alex Wilson from Edinburgh is on a major fundraising drive this spring. Last month the 59-year-old completed the London Marathon with his daughter Kate,...

The Marie Curie hospice in Edinburgh is one of several in the UK which is introducing EV charging points thanks to some funding from...

Edinburgh-based housing charity puts innovation at its heart. The launch of Bield Housing and Care’s new five-year corporate strategy signals the beginning of a period...

Space at The Broomhouse Hub appoints a new Employability Manager to oversee projects which help people into paid work Broomhouse and the surrounding areas will...

The partnership will help Polar Academy expand its mission to give vulnerable young people a chance to redefine their physical and mental limits. Scottish transformational...

Edinburgh-based Sight Scotland, a charity that supports people with sight loss, were thrilled to be awarded a donation of £10,835 from the Morrisons Foundation. The...

Scotmid President, Harry Cairney, who will retire at the end of this month, was recognised for his outstanding contribution to the Society with a...

A new report from the Trussell Trust published on Wednesday shows that there is a record level of demand for food banks in Scotland...

The charitable walking event Kiltwalk has been boosted by Royal Bank of Scotland signing a new deal with them for two years. This is...

The Big Help Out will take place on the Coronation weekend, and the campaign backed by the British Red Cross, RNIB and Age Scotland,...

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) is celebrating the birth of twin male large hairy armadillos at Edinburgh Zoo. Expert vets at the...

A new group involving the NHS, The Scottish Government and Kids Operating Room (KidsOR) is trying to improve the global healthcare donation system, which...

Many of us would struggle to row half a mile let alone 3,000 miles across the Atlantic but that’s what a team of five...

As part of a campaign to get medication to people with Parkinson's in a timely manner, the Parkinson's UK Scotland charity has teamed up...

The Explorer, a Leith-based charity, has been awarded a grant of £20,000 to develop a Conservation Management Plan for the SS Explorer, one of...

A letter from Breast Cancer Now about the Pink Ribbon Walk to encourage people to sign up for the 10 or 20 mile walks. Breast...

The Movement for Good Awards has £1 million to give away to charities in the UK and Ireland. All that you have to do...