Charity News

‘FLIPPING GREAT’ WORK FROM HUGH RAISES CASH FOR GREEN CAUSE Environmental campaigners have congratulated Hugh Paton on his 'flipping great' fundraising effort. His revolutionary activities...

LOCAL charities, clubs and good causes across Edinburgh are invited to apply for their share of a £10,000 funding pot launched by Cairn Housing...

Edinburgh based couple Matthew Waterston and Hannah Melville have raised almost £25,000 in support of St Columba’s Hospice, Alzheimer Scotland and Macmillan Cancer Support. The...

The North British Distillery has opened the doors of its Gorgie bowling green to Kinship Care families supported by their chosen charity partner, Big Hearts Community Trust....

A teaching duo from the capital will set off on a 500 mile charity cycle this afternoon aiming to raise as much as possible...

The city’s biggest physical activity and sports provider, Edinburgh Leisure, has launched a new film, focusing on the benefits of getting active to improve...

A charity crime writers’ dinner organised by FACE (Fighting against Cancer in Edinburgh) raised over £5,000 which will be used to help fund the annual Lapland...

Police Scotland is supporting the Oor Wullie Big Bucket Trail, which is taking place across the country this summer, with its very own PC...

Cyrenians have introduced a new pantry service, offering quality food at low prices in their bid to tackle food poverty here in Edinburgh. The Edinburgh-based...

Using a Just Eat Cycle Henry Whaley (otherwise known as @hank_chief) is taking part in the 100 mile Ride to the Sun this Saturday....

Two Scottish police officers will take part in a challenging, 240 miles in 24 hours, bike ride from Auchterarder, Perthshire to Harrogate, North Yorkshire...

Edinburgh charities Richmond’s Hope and SANDS Lothians have been shortlisted to become two of the latest recipients of funding from Scotmid Co-operative’s popular Community...

St Columba’s Hospice strives to ensure everyone within our community has access to excellent palliative care whoever they are, wherever they are and whenever...

The Hibernian Historical Trust will be holding its eighth annual Open Day at Easter Road Stadium this Sunday as part of the Leith Festival. Supporters and visitors...

Angus Hawkins has just returned to Edinburgh after a fundraising trip around the UK. He cycled 2,700 miles around the coast in just...

The Scottish SPCA have been alerted to a number of incidents across Scotland where a swan has been injured, killed or humanely put to...

The Teapot Trust has been awarded a grant of £7,990 by the DM Thomas Foundation for Young People. The funding will provide art materials and...

Police Scotland is teaming up with charities and voluntary organisations across the country to celebrate 35 years of Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June). This year’s Volunteers’...

Peter Lloyd (22) is climbing Mount Snowdon on 22 June - in a wheelchair which he controls with his chin. He will be supported...

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have received a £160,000 funding boost from Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia research charity. The announcement...

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is celebrating Volunteers’ Week (1 – 7h June) by thanking their volunteers for the huge difference that they make to...

Kirkcaldy teenager Ailey Davies (14) will be putting on her dancing shoes this Sunday 2 June and raising vital funds for the Mental Health...

A new partnership to unlock access to the private rented sector for homeless people across the city has been launched with national homelessness charity,...

Two of Edinburgh’s most famous landmarks will light up orange today in support of multiple sclerosis (MS) Society Scotland on World MS Day. Jenners and...

Yesterday (Monday 27th May) heralded the launch of The Scottish Seabird Centre's - a leading UK education and conservation charity - official 2019 puffin...

Eight Salvation Army shops in Edinburgh have been given the kitemark from Revolve Scotland's reuse quality standard scheme. This certifies that the processes used in...

Located outside St Bernard’s Dementia Club on Cheyne Street, the newly refurbished space for use by clients of the charity LifeCare was opened by...

A new community economics crash course for women is taking place in Edinburgh. Specially designed for women with no prior knowledge or interest in...

Wrestlers get to grips for charity Some of Scotland’s top wrestling stars are taking to the ring this weekend to raise money for charity. The family-friendly...

On Saturday, the National Lottery’s ‘Big Surprise’ will honour Ann Brown, founder of Team United Sports, after a visit to Easter Road Stadium. . The National...