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Health charity says Scottish women facing poorer outcomes
Women in Scotland suffer avoidable deaths because of barriers to accessing healthcare for chest, heart, stroke and other long-term conditions according to Chest Heart...
Recruitment drive underway for community buyout of Leith church
A campaign to “save” a former parish church in Leith after the building was put up for sale is entering the final stages.
Leith St Andrew’s Church was...
Kids Operating Room asked to name a gorilla in Rwanda
Garreth Wood, MBE, and Nicola Wood, MBE, the co-founders of charity, Kids Operating Room, recently took part in an annual gorilla naming ceremony in...
Rare tours of Queensferry Crossing available with Scottish charity ballot
A limited number of unique tours of the Queensferry Crossing is available to the public through a ballot supporting a Scottish charity.
Members of the...
Former offices of charity in East Lothian to be converted into house
The former offices of a Scottish charity are to be turned into a five bedroom house after they moved to new headquarters.
ELCAP, which provides...
West Lothian couple among thousands to ascend Forth Bridge for charity
A WEST Lothian couple who got engaged at the top of the Forth Bridge are among the thousands of visitors who have helped raise...
Edinburgh audiences invited to Scotland’s inclusive music festival
Organisers of an inclusive music festival in Falkirk are calling on people from Edinburgh to come along and be part of a growing national...
Edinburgh paramedic to run marathon in full suit of armour
A standout effort in this weekend's city marathon will be one man who will be wearing a full suit of metal armour to raise...
Breast Cancer Now launches charity walk in Edinburgh
The UK’s leading breast cancer charity, Breast Cancer Now, is calling for people to take part in its brand-new Pink Ribbon Walk in Edinburgh...
Re-engage brings coming and joy to the elderly over Christmas
A community effort involving elderly friendship charity Re-engage and various Dunbar businesses ensured tidings of comfort and joy for East Lothian residents.
Re-engage is committed...
Edinburgh charity gains Gold ‘Investor in People’ award
Into Work, a charity dedicated to making work more inclusive for disabled people, celebrates gaining the prestigious 'Gold' status for employee support.
Since 1993,...
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home’s First ‘Ambassadog’ Leads Urgent Winter Appeal
‘Hunter The Good Boy’ campaigns to help his furry friends as demand for Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home’s support services skyrocket.
Edinburgh’s insta-famous ‘petfluencer’ Hunter...
Record total raised at Big Hearts Gala
Big Hearts, the official charity of Heart of Midlothian FC, raised £21,115 at their recent Gala at Tynecastle.
The amount collected was double the total...
Second Teens+ centre set to open in Musselburgh
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+...
Employment and Training Boost for South West Edinburgh
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...
EDINBURGH CHARITY OFFER CHANCE TO TAKE A BITE OUT OF THE BIG APPLE MARATHON
Kids Operating Room offering coveted spaces for November’s New York Marathon
A Scots charity founder is taking on his biggest challenge yet, limbering up to...
Biggins to host Leuchie’s Big Ascot Bash in Edinburgh
Actor and TV personality Christopher Biggins has been revealed as the host for a major charity event in Edinburgh this summer to raise funds...
Vince fishing for charity cash
Vince Manning has a special date in June to raise more cash for Army veterans following the success of his charity fishing day in...
Racecourse staff under starter’s orders for charity cycle ride
Staff at Musselburgh Racecourse are saddling up – for a 500 mile charity bike challenge.
The racing five are taking part in the Cycle for...
Superhero abseil brings Christmas cheer to Sick Kids
In a Marvel-lous Christmas surprise, a team of costume-clad superheroes payed a visit to the residents of the Edinburgh Children's Hospital.
In a troop made...
RMF Health lights up Christmas for NHS Lothian patients and staff
RMF Health is working with charity, Edinburgh & Lothians Health Foundation to spread joy to NHS patients and staff who will be spending this...
Edinburgh-based charity establishes operating rooms in Zambia
The charity KidsOR, which has its headquarters in Edinburgh has successfully installed six state-of-the-art operating rooms in Zambia - the biggest install in one...
Smart Works Edinburgh holding evening fundraiser
Charity Smart Works Edinburgh is holding a fundraising event on 21 October 2021 at the Waldorf Astoria - The Caledonian.
The charity will use the...
The Big Lunch – save the big date in June
This June the organisers of the Big Lunch, a community event inspired by the Eden Project, say it is going ahead.
The idea is...
‘Empty Kitchens’ celebrates the kindness of Scotland with the COOK Kindness Survey
According to a report released today (17th Feb.), most Britons - 65% - believe we have become kinder as a nation over the last...
Empty Kitchens provides more meals for vulnerable people with M&S scheme
· As the countdown to Christmas continues, Edinburgh-based charity, Empty Kitchens Full Hearts, has ramped up the number of meals it is providing to...
Social Bite and Just Eat launch Christmas Meal Appeal
Dame Helen Mirren has joined some other well-known faces including Rob Brydon and Sir Chris Hoy in posting videos in support of the new...
Heriot’s invite applications for bursaries
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...
Lasswade’s ‘Dobbies’ takes part in Macmillan’s Coffee Morning
Dobbies Garden Centres is raising vital funds for Macmillan’s Coffee Morning this week, by hosting its own ‘Raise a Cup’ event in the Lasswade...
Crowdfunder appeal launched by Capital Theatres in urgent plea for support
A Crowdfunder campaign has been launched by Capital Theatres, Scotland’s largest theatre charity, in an urgent appeal for support in order to prevent the...
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