The annual Quarriers Noel Lunch has raised an incredible £76,000 to support its range of vital services across Scotland supporting people who have experienced trauma. Continue reading Quarriers Annual Noel Lunch raises £76,000 to support vital trauma services
The World’s Big Sleep Out kicked off in Hutt City, New Zealand on Saturday 7th December; Brisbane followed, then through Asia to Europe, including Edinburgh’s West Princes Street Gardens, London’s Trafalgar Square; jumping across the pond to Times Square in New York before the grand finale at the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium in LA, totalling 52 cities globally. Continue reading 60,000 people join The World’s Big Sleep Out around the globe
The number of people who have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease in NHS Lothian has increased by 70% since 2011/12, to 19,167 people, a higher increase than any other region in Scotland. Continue reading Alarming rise in COPD cases in Lothian
Maggie’s Edinburgh, a local charity that provides support for people living with cancer, has received a £1,000 donation from Amazon Development Centre Scotland in Edinburgh.
Continue reading Maggie’s Edinburgh receives a helping hand from Amazon
Mary’s Meals has revealed that Scotland’s favourite Christmas side dish is not the Brussels sprout!
The shocking news comes after people in Scotland were asked what side they prefer with their Christmas dinner. Roast potatoes claimed victory with almost a third of the vote, pigs in blankets came second (23 per cent) and the seasonal sprout scraped in at third place (20 per cent). Continue reading Shock as charity reveals the Brussels sprout is not Scotland’s favourite Christmas side dish!
Senior faith leaders in Scotland have announced their support for The World’s Big Sleep Out and joined the movement to eradicate homelessness across the globe. Continue reading Scotland’s senior faith leaders support The World’s Big Sleep Out
SATURDAY 7 DECEMBER at WESTERN GENERAL HOSPITAL
Over 1,300 Scottish charities will share a “magnificent” £7 million raised after a record-breaking 25,000 heroes took part in this year’s Kiltwalks in Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee and Edinburgh.
The walkers raised £5 million in sponsorship, with a further £2 million donated by Sir Tom Hunter and The Hunter Foundation. Continue reading Magnificent £7 million raised by Kiltwalk in 2019
BROUGHTON HIGH SCHOOL DECEMBER FEST
in aid of Cancer Research UK
Saturday 7th December 10am – 4pm
With only five weekends left until Christmas, one Scottish children’s charity is asking members of the public to remember those children where Christmas can be a difficult time of year.
Aberlour – Scotland’s Children’s Charity – has launched its Christmas Appeal which this year focuses on its work with vulnerable children and families across Scotland affected by parental mental ill health. Continue reading A bad start to life shouldn’t mean a bad Christmas for Scotland’s children
