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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...
Discover some treasure at Shelter shops
Savvy shoppers are invited to celebrate the 30th birthday of fashion brand, AllSaints, on World Homeless Day which takes place on Thursday 10 October....
Housing giant commits to helping tenants with energy savings
Partnership with Changeworks promises massive savings for tenants.
One of Scotland’s leading housing providers has announced a groundbreaking partnership with an environmental charity to deliver...
LifeCare will warm older people up this winter – with your...
The Stockbridge-based charity which provides care and support for older people is asking for help in their Winter Warmer appeal.
LifeCare which has its...
Social Bite village makes planning application for move
Social Bite has submitted a planning application to move the Edinburgh Village to a new waterfront location in Granton.
The application lays out plans to...
Rollers fans will be swimming with the gang
Bay City Rollers fans will be swimming for charity in Portobello and they invite everyone to support the charity they are fundraising for.
If you...
Edinburgh leisure trust shortlisted for national award
Local swim teachers and providers celebrated across the country
Edinburgh Leisure has been shortlisted for a national sport award following its commitment and quality...
Eric Liddell Awards launched in honour of Olympic hero
The Eric Liddell 100 has announced the launch of its new 'Eric Liddell Awards' which will be held on Friday the 1 November 2024...
Rainbows throw birthday bash to celebrate 10-years of People’s Postcode Lottery...
To mark ten years of support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery, last week 25 Kirkliston Rainbows, aged 4-7, helped Girlguiding host a birthday...
Kiltwalk – the biggest yet in the capital
9,100 walkers took part in the Edinburgh Kiltwalk on Sunday in the biggest-ever event in the capital with 802 different Scottish charities already benefitting...
Birthlink shortlisted for favourite Charity Shop of the Year
After a last minute entry, Birthlink 2 at Lochrin Buildings has been nominated as a finalist in the UK's favourite Charity Shop of the...
Social Bite lay down a 100-mile challenge
Homelessness charity Social Bite is asking people to take part in the 40 day 100-mile challenge which begins on 1 September.
Anyone can take part...
Brain Tumour art auction raises £80,000
More than £80,000 has been raised at an auction of art in Edinburgh.
The sale featured paintings donated by leading Scottish artists, and it...
Angela Rayner visits Social Bite Village
During her visit to Edinburgh the Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner has visited the Social Bite Village. She also has a role as Secretary...
Milo completes 1000-mile mission to raise funds for a disabled children’s...
An Edinburgh primary school teacher has completed a 1000-mile mission to raise funds for a disabled children’s charity.
Milo Trainor Moss (28), who lives...
Art auction to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research
Paintings donated by leading Scottish artists including Jack Vettriano, Alison Watt and John Lowrie Morrison are to be sold at an auction hosted by...
Pettycur Bay make local food bank donation
Soup bags and £570 worth of groceries have been given to the local food bank by the owners of a Fife holiday park.
As...
John’s pledge to donate 1000 sleeping coats to homeless
Scottish outdoor clothing manufacturer The Ootsider is aiming to donate 1000 sleeping coats to the homeless by next June.
The Livingston-based social enterprise celebrates its...
Livingston based charity The School Bank gearing up for its busiest season
As schools close their doors for the summer holidays a West Lothian charity is gearing up for its busiest season.
The new school year will bring additional demands...
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