On Tuesday 1 September, the Volunteer Edinburgh Recruitment Fair 2026will bring together more than 60 charities, community groups and voluntary organisations under one roof.
It’s a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in volunteering to come along, meet organisations, explore different opportunities and find out how they can get involved.
Event details
Tuesday 1 September 2026 10am–5.30pm St Paul’s & St George’s Church, York Place, Edinburgh Free entry – no booking required
Do you know someone who might be interested in volunteering?
A friend, family member, colleague, neighbour, student—or someone who has recently said they’d like to give something back, meet new people, learn new skills or simply find out what’s available?
The more people who hear about the Recruitment Fair, the more opportunities there are to connect Edinburgh’s fantastic charities and community organisations with people ready to make a difference.
For more information and the latest updates, visit edvolfair.org.uk.
Local authorities will share £15 million to expand and enhance breakfast club provision from today, First Minister John Swinney has announced.
The funding will help councils deliver free breakfast clubs for primary school pupils across Scotland from August 2027, giving children a healthy start to the school day and helping reduce costs for families.
The announcement follows the opening of new breakfast clubs in East Lothian, at East Linton and in Letham Mains, during the Government’s first 100 days in office, delivering on a commitment to expand access.
Ahead of a visit to a breakfast club in East Lothian the First Minister said: “No child should start the school day hungry.
“I have seen first-hand the real impact and benefits that the breakfast clubs provide to pupils, parents and teachers. They give children a healthy start to the day, helping to ensure they are ready to engage and learn in class.
“For parents and carers, breakfast clubs allow for an early drop off at school while easing the pressure on family budgets at a time when rising bills and living costs continue to bite.
“The Scottish Government is continuing to do all it can to eradicate child poverty and put more money in people’s pockets. Alongside measures such as free school meals, these free breakfast clubs will help ensure more children are supported to succeed at school, regardless of their background.”
COSLA Spokesperson for Children and Young People, Councillor Tony Buchanan, said: “Local authorities deliver a wide range of services for children and families and are best placed to understand and respond to the needs of their communities.
“This agreement provides an opportunity for local authorities to expand and enhance breakfast provision in a way which meets local need. I look forward to continuing to work together to support our children, young people, and families across Scotland.”
Further measures to eradicate child poverty will be set out by the First Minister in his Programme for Government tomorrow (Tuesday).
Tuesday 1 September 2026
10am–5.30pm
St Paul’s & St George’s Church, York Place, Edinburgh
Free entry – no booking required
