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Welfare charity begins new wave of its work
A charity which offers financial help to people who cannot work as a result of a long-term medical condition, has launched a new push to continue its work.
A new royal charter has just been...
Edinburgh football clubs charities launching new SPFL Trust funded programmes
The two charities behind the capital's teams Hearts and Hibs are launching a new programme from their stadium based community hubs.
The main target is to alleviate poverty in Scotland focussing on health and wellbeing,...
Open Door wins award from National Lottery
National Lottery has awarded £29,000 to The Open Door Edinburgh, a charity based in Morningside.
The funding is from the National Lottery The People's Projects and the public were involved in voting over the...
Lifecare offer hairdressing at home for clients and carers
The COVID restrictions taught us all how much we value a visit to our local hairdresser to help us feel like ourselves, boost our self-esteem and to simply enjoy a chat and a catch-up...
Edinburgh Women’s Aid “grows up” and buys their own home
In a major step marking its 50th anniversary, the charity which helps women and children at some of their lowest points, Edinburgh Women's Aid (EWA) has just purchased its own property which will become...
Volunteers’ Week – u3a can use your skills
There are some exceptional individuals giving their time to make u3a a joy for its 400,000 members.
u3a is a movement where those who are no longer in full time employment can share skills, make...
Nominate a favourite charity – they could win £1,000
The Movement for Good Awards has £1 million to give away to charities in the UK and Ireland. All that you have to do is nominate the charity of your choice and they might...
Stockbridge Shelter shop opens for designer bargains on Tuesday
Shelter Scotland’s famous January Stockbridge launch returns for its 20th Anniversary on Tuesday 3 January 2023 from 10am.
Running since 2003, the Stockbridge shop’s January extravaganza attracts shoppers from across Edinburgh and beyond.
Every year staff at the...
Apply now for active travel funding
Active travel projects to benefit from up to £100,000 with the Open Fund.
Scotland’s walking charity, Paths for All has increased the maximum amount of its active travel Open Fund available to public, community and third-sector organisations who can...
LifeCare begins their Winter Warmer Appeal
Looking for a way to support older people and help them to keep warm this winter, Lifeacre Edinburgh, the charity based in Stockbridge, has begun an urgent appeal.
The Winter Warmer campaign will allow...
Light up a Life appeal begins today – backed by the late Mary Moriarty
St Columba’s Hospice Care has begun its 45th annual Light Up A Life appeal, which offers people across Edinburgh and the Lothians the opportunity to come together to remember and celebrate the lives of...
Older people’s charity has aced it!
ACE IT Scotland, an Edinburgh-based charity which assists older people to access the digital world, has been awarded £198,000 in funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the...
Teapot Trust welcomes funding from Foundation Scotland
Teapot Trust, a mental health charity with its base at Eskmills in Musselburgh, has been awarded £5,000 of funding to help children and families who are coping with chronic conditions.
This award is just...
Eric Liddell Centre – Christmas appeal
Local charity, the Eric Liddell Centre, has launched an appeal for help this Christmas.
Working as a day care provider supporting elderly people with dementia, disabilities, and mental health issues – the centre has...
Scran opening a café in Stockbridge
Scran Academy, an Edinburgh social enterprise is to launch the new Scran Café later this year.
This will be a professionally run café within NHS Lothian's Comely Bank Centre, planned, launched and run by young people aged...
Volunteers desperately needed as Empty Kitchens, Full Hearts reaches breaking point
The charity, Empty Kitchens, Full Hearts (EKFH) has issued a plea to anyone who is able to volunteer some of their time to the charity which feeds 1400 people a day in the city...
Gaming for Good to help young homeless invite gamers to join in
The network of UK youth homelessness charities, End Youth Homelessness (EYH), has set up Gaming for Good - a fundraiser to help them with their work.
There are 11 regional charities, including Edinburgh's Rock...
Aegon donates thousands to local charities
Aegon UK have donated tens of thousands to charities in the UK and here in Edinburgh they made equal donations of £43,000 to Alzheimer Scotland and CHAS.
As well as these sums the firm...
Fusion is the latest sponsor of Edinburgh charity It’s Good 2 Give
Fusion Meetings & Events, one of Scotland’s premier Meetings & Events companies, now active in over sixty countries worldwide, has announced that it has adopted Children’s cancer charity, It’s Good 2 Give, as a...
Christmas at the Community Hub in Penicuik – steady rise in demand continues
by Jim Paterson Treasurer of Food Facts Friends.
Charity organisation, Food Facts Friends moved to 42 John Street, Penicuik the old RBS bank branch, in September. It was not a moment too soon. Barely...
ECAS adapting their services for online delivery
Physically disabled adults in Edinburgh and Lothian can once again access the Grants Fund, activities, befriending, and young yeople’s services run by charity, Ecas.
With the recent decision to re-open the Grants Fund, Ecas is...
LifeCare will run Meals on Wheels with new funding
LifeCare Edinburgh, the older people’s support charity, has secured £100,000 from Barclay’s 100x100 UK COVID-19 Community Relief Programme.
This significant funding will enable the Stockbridge based charity to deliver its important new ‘meals on...
Empty Kitchens Full Hearts now need new premises
The movement which responds to the Covid-19 pandemic involves professional chefs cooking meals for those who need them most needs a new home. The chefs are either out of work, or underemployed, so this...
National Lottery funding for Cyrenians
Cyrenians, the Edinburgh-based homelessness charity will share in a large funding round from the National Lottery.
The charity produces fresh, healthy ready meals to distribute to those who are at risk of poverty and isolation.
The Real...
Edinburgh solicitors sign up for Will Aid
An Edinburgh law firm will hope to raise vital funds for nine of the UK’s best loved charities, after signing up for Will Aid, the annual charity will writing campaign.
MHD Law LLP has signed...
Around The House in 80 Days – getting everyone moving
The charity Age Scotland is beginning a new programme of exercise from next week aimed at keeping older people, their families and their carers, mentally and physically fit and well.
There will be three...
Social Bite start selling Boxes of Joy from today
Social Bite have had to more or less close their city centre cafés, in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen, limiting how much they can make from the sale of sandwiches and coffees.
Looking for an...
Innovative platform designed to improve staff health and wellbeing
A SCOTTISH registered social landlord has launched a forward-thinking platform to help staff with challenges enhanced by the Covid-19 pandemic and a separate platform dedicated to showcasing acts of kindness.
Bield Housing and Care have...
Staff have a voice in charity’s strategy
Staff are being put at the forefront of a housing and care charity’s strategy to plan its future direction as it prepares for life with Covid-19.
Edinburgh-headquartered Blackwood will be assessing the responses of all of its...
Amazon lends a hand to Streetwork
The Amazon Development Centre in Edinburgh has donated £2,000 to Streetwork, the Edinburgh charity which helps those who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless.
The charity has been operating in Edinburgh for the...
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