Charity News

As Walk the Walk prepares to take place in the capital for the last time, charity boss Nina Barough, CBE, Chief Executive says that...

Following a sell-out success in March, local charity LifeCare Edinburgh is delighted to announce the return of its popular Afternoon Tea at the LifeCare...

Four wildcats released into the wild as part of Scotland's pioneering scheme to save the species are known to have died since the programme...

A part of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) was transformed into a "minefield" to highlight a new collaboration to restore nature and rebuild...

A determined fundraiser is set to take on The Edinburgh Kiltwalk’s Mighty Stride in aid of Pregnancy Sickness Support, a charity dedicated to helping...

Hundreds of women in Scotland will continue to receive critical financial and emotional support thanks to a landmark merger between two long-established benevolent funds.   The...

A long-standing volunteer and surf coach with The Wave Project Scotland – the branch based outside Dunbar at Belhaven in East Lothian -- who...

Two courageous stray cats and their tiny litters are now safe, healthy, and home thanks to the love and care of the Edinburgh Dog...

The Hibernian Community Foundation has launched its involvement in the 2025 Edinburgh Kiltwalk. Taking place on Sunday, September 14, this will be the 6th time...

The Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council (EVOC) has published a new strategic plan to cover activity in the next five years. The organisation sets out...

Targeted funding is intended to help tackle poverty and improve lives for residents and families across Scotland Funding of £140,000 has played a vital role...

Cancer Card, a charity that provides support services to people affected by cancer, received a donation of £9,000 from the Morrisons Foundation to provide...

Veterans Housing Scotland (VHS) have received a large grant from the Office of Veterans Affairs. The charity will team up with the Defence Medical Welfare...

At Cancer Research UK's Race For Life on Sunday the guest of honour, Nikki Milligan sent everyone on their way. She attended along with...

Say hello to Lawson, a two-year-old German Shepherd at Dogs Trust West Calder with a heart as big as his paws.   This handsome hunk...

Event combines hospitality with tackling homelessness. Community dining is being reimagined this October as leading hospitality venue and homelessness charity join forces for a powerful...

A new Chief Operating Officer has been appointed at Bield Housing and Care. Tracey Howatt has extensive experience and a deep-rooted passion for supporting...

The national walking and wheeling charity has announced it has rebranded, marking a bold new chapter after almost 30 years of empowering people to...

A husband and wife have both been awarded honours in the King’s Birthday Honours List for their contribution to children's healthcare across the world.  Garreth...

The Disabled People's organisation, Inclusion Scotland, is looking for up to 15 people from across the country to join its People-led Policy Panel. This initiative...

Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus (SBH) Scotland has raised around £100,000 for 40 different Scottish charities with their new event The Port of Leith Distillery abseil. In...

The Edinburgh Combat Project, founded by Pawel Zakrzewski assisted by his brother, Daniel, has received a major boost following a successful fund raising dinner. The...

A charity golf day will be held next week with those taking part hoping to raise thousands for a charity they have supported for...

Daryl Stewart (23), a long-standing volunteer with sight loss charity RNIB Scotland, has been awarded the Special Recognition Award for Young Volunteer of the...

The charity Lego based event which took place at Meadowbank Sports Centre last month raised £20,763 for the charity, Fairy Bricks. Edinbrick, Scotland’s Biggest...

Aldi Scotland’s Supermarket Sweep is back for another year so that customers in Edinburgh have the chance to raise funds for Children’s Hospices Across...

The Hibernian Community Foundation has announced the launch of a new-look Ron Gordon Football Festival on Saturday 21 June at Hibs Training Centre. Featuring members...

A group of six military rehab specialists will embark on an epic 530-mile charity cycle in aid of veterans’ charity Poppyscotland next week. Known as...

The founder of Royal & Awesome golf, Graeme Smeaton, is taking on the challenge of playing five rounds of golf every day for five...

The LifeCare Hub on Cheyne Street has been a vital part of the local community for fifty years since opening as Stockbridge House in...