Charity News

In this year of the pandemic, the charity, Cyrenians, has helped over 10,000 people experiencing the causes and consequences of homelessness. Ben was homeless this...

Vulnerable children in Midlothian are being helped by two Midlothian restaurants, raising funds from their takeaway business. For every takeaway bought from Itihaas in Dalkeith...

Hibs have produced a Tree of Lights where fans can leave a message for a loved one, NHS heroes and front line workers whilst...

Gorgie City Farm would like to invite everyone along tomorrow at 4.30pm for the farms Christmas tree light switch on, with special guests (to...

Animal welfare group One Voice for Animals are auctioning off a signed 2018/19 Season Hibernian FC football top to raise funds for the Edinburgh...

The Hibernian Community Foundation has launched its Christmas appeal. 2020 has presented many challenges for everyone difficulties with isolation, a loss of freedom and for...

Physically disabled adults in Edinburgh and Lothian can once again access the Grants Fund, activities, befriending, and young yeople’s services run by charity, Ecas. With...

LifeCare Edinburgh, the older people’s support charity, has secured £100,000 from Barclay’s 100x100 UK COVID-19 Community Relief Programme.  This significant funding will enable the...

The Bikes for Refugees founder, Steven McCluskey, will be honoured along with a dozen other champions of community work in Scotland with a unique...

Hibs star Darren McGregor has thanked a young supporter on behalf ‘Show Racism the Read Card’ for his incredible act of generosity and hailed...

The Church of Scotland joins a number of organisations in making generous donations to a campaign providing Christmas presents for those children who are...

Midlothian Council’s Ageing Well has won the Health Walk Group of the Year at the 2020 Paths for All Volunteer Awards. The group, which as...

Internationally acclaimed Scottish composer Sir James MacMillan is one of the stars who will be celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Eric Liddell Centre...

The Scottish SPCA have issued an appeal after a pigeon was left on the 17.20 number 102 Stagecoach bus service from Edinburgh to Dumfries...

An Edinburgh author will donate the royalties from her latest book to a charity she regularly supports - LOVE Learning. Debbie Irving, who was born...

When headteacher Agnes Tewa told Leith Rotary Club about children in her school becoming ill and dying of malaria, they quickly agreed to finance...

Since the beginning of May, the Hibernian Community Foundation have worked hard to deliver over 2350 food parcels to families in the Edinburgh and...

Older people will get help from Royal Voluntary Service this winter to stay safe, warm and well with advice and practical help for those...

A three-month old puppy that was brought to the capital after being severely injured in a’ hit and run’ collision in Athens has undergone...

Bield the housing provider has helped friends relocate to the Scottish Borders in the midst of the Covid-19 lockdown. Stella Coe and her friend Anne...

Following the death of legendary Hearts captain Marius Žaliūkas late last month, supporters have kicked off efforts to raise funds to support the battle...

The movement which responds to the Covid-19 pandemic involves professional chefs cooking meals for those who need them most needs a new home. The...

Governed by George Heriot's Trust, a Scottish charity, George Heriot's school encourages applications to the Heriot’s Foundation, which provides full fee remission to the children...

Today on Guy Fawkes Night, Leith Theatre is launching a crowdfunding appeal. This appeal is intended to take the theatre a step closer to implementing...

A Midlothian group has won an award for their expanding programme which is improving the health of many in its local community. Ageing Well Midlothian...

An Edinburgh barber is taking part in a fundraiser for men's health charity, Movember. Taman Khalid, from Veen Barbers on Leith Walk and Veen Barbers Musselburgh...

Cyrenians, the Edinburgh-based homelessness charity will share in a large funding round from the National Lottery. The charity produces fresh, healthy ready meals to distribute...

Organisations and charities across Edinburgh are to benefit from an extended grants scheme. The support is part of the University of Edinburgh’s newly launched Community...

At Morrisons supermarkets at Ferry Road, the Gyle and Moredun they have launched their Coats 4 Kids initiative for this winter. This is an appeal...

Morrisons Stores are making up packed lunches this week in all 500 stores for those children who are entitled to free school meals. The...