Tag: charity
Get your trainers on for the Snowflake Run
Heather Duff survived cancer and now she is taking part in the first ever 10K Cancer Research UK Snowflake Run which will be held next month in the capital.
So swap your slippers for your trainers...
Barnardo’s want your unwanted presents!
Recycling and re-gifting your Christmas presents can help vulnerable children in the year ahead, and help bring festive cheer to those who have gone without, says Barnardo’s Scotland.
Barnardo’s Scotland is appealing for duplicate and...
The Edinburgh Bookshop supporting Cash for Kids Mission Christmas
As many of you may have noticed if you have recently walked through Bruntsfield, The Edinburgh Bookshop has a charity box in their window, which is accepting gifts for Forth1 Cash for Kids Mission...
Three Edinburgh charities celebrated at Holyrood
Three exceptional Edinburgh based charitable projects were last week invited to the Scottish Parliament, as part of an event marking the tenth anniversary of the ScottishPower Energy People Trust.
The charities – COMAS, Changeworks and...
What’s On In Edinburgh? Forgotten Christmas needs your help
Among the many great charities that try to make Christmas a little better for homeless people, there is one whose approach is a bit different.
Most of us remember the excitement of not knowing what...
Radio Forth Awards 2015
Radio Forth’s twelfth annual star studded awards ceremony took place yesterday (Thursday 19th November) in Edinburgh’s Usher Hall with hosts Grant Stott and Arlene Stuart welcoming musical legends such as Travis, Paul Heatton and...
George Clooney picks up cheque at the Postcode Lottery
Hollywood star George Clooney has wowed crowds across the capital today with his charming manner and smile.
He brought his namesake street to a standstill today as crowds gathered outside People’s Postcode Lottery offices to catch...
Hang a Christmas bauble for Action for Children
Leading children’s charity Action for Children has partnered with Fort Kinnaird Retail Park brands for less homeware retailer, HomeSense, on a Christmas campaign to raise funds for Gilmerton Road Short Breaks Service.
Customers at...
ESPC raise funds for charity
The ESPC which is the local property marketing body has raised funds for its chosen charity Royal Blind by holding a quiz.
The sponsored quiz was attended by 30 teams of four people, with all...
Cyrenians – Gary’s story
Edinburgh based charity Cyrenians have launched a new campaign this week to highlight the work they do to help those in poverty.
A survey which they commissioned shocked them as it showed that 28% believed...
Asda Tranent are tickled pink!
Asda Tranent and its dedicated Community Life Champion, Hamish Innes, invited customers from around the Tranent area into the store’s café to have a special ‘pink-nic’ last week to raise funds for Asda’s Tickled Pink...
MP calls on local businesses to support Craigmillar community project fundraising
Tommy Sheppard MP has called on Edinburgh businesses to help a Craigmillar-based community project reach its fundraising target.
The Craigmillar Community Grows project supports a variety of community gardens and growing projects run by local...
Need a key safe? An Edinburgh charity has someone to help you with that
Key safes can be invaluable for older people and the disabled providing many benefits for those who are vulnerable, as well as their carers and loved ones. No longer does the door need to...
Get on your bike with The Bike Station this October
Are you a new or returning cyclist? Are you interested in doing some cycling but worried about hills, traffic or fitness of you or your bike?
Join their Family Friendly Gentle Short rides on traffic free...
Cycling for UNICEF – in the office…..
Edinburgh Production Company 20/20 aim to raise over £725 for UNICEF in 25-day cycling challenge - Le Tour de 20/20 - to celebrate the company’s 25th year in business. Each member of the 20/20 team cycled...
Fundraiser for Unicef’s Children of Syria Emergency Appeal
Scotland’s Pub of the Year will host fundraiser for UNICEF’s Children of Syria Emergency Appeal
With the entire world coming together to celebrate the Rugby World Cup, Malones Edinburgh have teamed up with global children’s charity,...
Edinburgh local celebrates climbing Seven Summits
Chartered Forester, James Ogilvie (58) is one of only 40 Brits to make it to the top of the Seven Summits – the highest mountains on the world’s seven continents.
The Edinburgh local has travelled...
Muirhouse residents respond to Syrian Appeal
The Muirhouse Community Shop has had an incredible response to its appeal for clothes and toiletries for Syrian refugees.
Pilton Youth and Children's Project (PYCP) and Spartans F.C. both acted as collection points as well as the shop. The...
Rock Trust invite you to sleep outside in November
On Friday 6 November, hundreds across central Scotland will sleep out to raise funds for The Rock Trust.
This year’s Sleep Out will take place at Festival Square, Edinburgh. Participants will sleep outdoors in the...
New Salvation Army boutique shop opened today
The Salvation Army Trading Company opened the newly transformed Bruntsfield charity shop earlier today. The shop has been converted into a unique boutique featuring a range of high end preloved fashion and designer items.
The...
Supermarket staff scale Ben Nevis for charity
The staff at the Moredun branch of Morrisons took on a 'Ben Nevis at Sunrise' Challenge earlier this month to raise funds for Sue Ryder.
The weather was foggy but the team consisting of Gordon Strong,...
Fundraising for Macmillan
Staff from the Edinburgh and Glasgow offices of a firm of lawyers have raised a staggering £16,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support by participating in the recent Edinburgh Marathon Festival (EMF). BLM’s marathon fundraising effort was...
Sponsored sleepover in Pilton to help Radio Forth Cash for Kids
This Friday night the Chair and Secretary of Tenants and Residents in Muirhouse will both be sleeping on the floor at Pilton Youth & Children's Project to raise money for the Radio Forth Cash...
6VT Edinburgh City Youth Café celebrates 21st anniversary
Lord Provost Donald Wilson will formally open 6VT’s newly renovated premises formally Grassmarket Nursery tomorrow. Young people, parents and professionals will attend the ribbon cutting
6VT, an independent youth charity, has been operating for 21...
Edinburgh businessman sky dives for charity
Stuart Evans from Edinburgh, Director of leading events company Fusion Meetings & Events, has completed a 13,500 ft charity Sky Dive in America, raising nearly £3.5k for his company’s adopted charity, Macmillan Cancer Support.
Stuart...
Craig Gowans Memorial Match breaks all records!
The Craig Gowans Memorial Fund World Record Breaking Football Match came to a dramatic close last night as the final whistle blew at 10pm, after a gruelling 105 hours of football.
Friends and family of...
Lothian Buses lend a helping hand to Fresh Start
Lothian Buses is lending a helping hand to Edinburgh homeless charity, Fresh Start.
They have branded up a whole bus for a year to help with the advertising for their new charity of the year....
EBay sale to raise funds for heart charity CRY
Katy Jade Dobson goes live on Ebay in bid to raise funds for heart charity. The auction starts at 19.30 on Tuesday 23 June 2014.
Popular Lincoln-based artist, Katy Jade Dobson will be showing her...
Asda carrier bag scheme donates to five social enterprises
When you forget to take your reusable bag with you to the supermarket at least you can be forgiven for buying the odd plastic bag as the proceeds go to charity. (The Edinburgh Reporter...
Lord Provost attends the Big Lunch
The staff of the Halifax on Princes Street held a Big Lunch today to encourage a bit of community spirit. No, they did not set the tables out in the middle of Princes Street,...
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