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Street Assist – there to help
Street Assist was launched in the middle of April, and is still very much at the fledgling stage, but it has now begun a Crowdfunder campaign...
What’s on in Edinburgh this week – Five Fabulous Fundraisers
Diocesan Coffee Morning: come and enjoy tea, coffee & home-baked cakes, meet the office staff and help to raise money for the Vine Trust’s valuable...
Lawyers help Edinburgh charity Smart Works
Shoosmiths is a national law firm with an office at Saltire Court, and last week they hosted a fashion show at their offices when...
City to celebrate LifeCare’s 75th Anniversary
LifeCare are delighted to announce that they are being honoured with a civic reception, hosted by the Lord Provost of Edinburgh, the Rt Hon Donald Wilson...
Charles reaches his 102nd birthday – thanks to his mother
Charles Hunter has just celebrated his 102nd birthday - and says it is all due to his mother's genes. She celebrated her 103rd birthday,
Partying...
Edinburgh Cares: Step In My Shoes
I once spent a fortnight on a narrowboat in France during the wettest October anyone could remember. It's not easy to dry clothes on a...
Apprentices volunteer during Scottish Apprenticeship Week
The public services provider, Amey, has released its apprentices to volunteer during Scottish Apprenticeship Week and give their local youth hostel a makeover.
The company's...
Edinburgh University Design Society – Design Without Borders
A pop-up exhibition presented by Edinburgh University Design Society
Exhibiting a body of work inspired by the refugee crisis, and, in the process, showcasing...
Lothians Charity celebrates thirtieth anniversary
Thirty years of ensuring families don’t fall through the net
Home Link Family Support, a small Lothians charity that supports families with pre-school children...
Sick Kids Friends says thanks!
Tomorrow the Edinburgh-based charity Sick Kids' Friends Foundation will say thank you to anyone who has helped them raise £1.7m last year. The 11...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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