This weekend sees charity worker, Dr Mark Calder, (37), complete his epic ‘Running Home 2019’ adventure of running 14 ultramarathons throughout this year.
During this time Dr Calder has covered 1,725 miles, tracing pilgrim routes across Scotland and Northern England. His tremendous effort is to raise money for a project run by Embrace the Middle East, which supports refugees to return home and rebuild their lives in war-torn Iraq. Continue reading Home run: Ultramarathon Man’s nearly there …
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Two law firms from Edinburgh are aiming 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. Continue reading Two more Edinburgh law firms join will-writing charity campaign for another year
TURTLE Tots Edinburgh & East Lothian is delighted to announce it has raised an incredible £11,246 for local charity, Simpsons Special Care Babies.
A nominated charity for the Edinburgh-based swim school, over the past four years, Turtle Tots has now raised over £20,700 for the charity. Continue reading Turtle Tots raises over £11,000 for neonatal unit
Wendy Helliwell went wild at Blair Drummond Safari Park as she sought inspiration to create artworks that she hopes will raise much-needed funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Their much-loved Art Show returns to Edinburgh this year celebrating its 17th anniversary in November (Thursday 7th – Sunday 10th November), at the Apex Hotel on Waterloo Place. Continue reading Leading Scotish artist turns Dr. Doolittle to support battle against cancer
A heartbroken mum who lost her son to deadly meningitis last November has launched a national charity’s Christmas Ribbon Appeal.
Katie Joyce had to take the agonising decision to turn her 4-year-old son Enzo’s life support machine off after scans showed the disease had left the youngster – the happiest and most bubbly boy Katie ever knew – brain dead. Continue reading Remember loved ones with charity ribbon appeal
Appointments to make a will using a charity scheme are filling up fast in Edinburgh, local solicitors have warned. Continue reading Paperwork panic in Edinburgh as Will Writing slots fill up fast
A local eye hospital has held its largest ever fundraiser, raising £5,000 for charity. The Edinburgh Clinic, a specialist private hospital in Colinton, held the event – a masquerade ‘eyeball’ – on Saturday.
More than 90 opticians and consultants attended the glitzy celebrations at the Balmoral Hotel, which raised a total of £5,000 for Guide Dogs Scotland. Continue reading Masquerade ‘eye’Ball raises funds for Guide Dogs Scotland
With 100% of the profits* going to The Royal British Legion
With Remembrance Day just around the corner, people will be showing their support for the Armed Forces community by wearing poppies as a symbol of hope and remembrance. This year, pet owners will also have the chance to get their cats and dogs involved.
After raising over £180,000 last year for The Royal British Legion, Pets at Home has teamed up with the charity for a second year to launch a very special, limited-edition collaboration of poppy accessories for pets.
From glittery poppy collar charms to poppy pac-a-macs, pet owners will be able to showcase their support whatever their pooches’ style, with 100% of the product range’s profits* donated to the UK’s largest Armed Forces Charity.
The Royal British Legion provides lifelong support for the Armed Forces community – serving men and women, veterans, and their families. This support includes recovery after injury or illness, moving on after leaving the military, lobbying the government on key issues and ensuring individuals are not disadvantaged because of their service.
Pets at Home Chief Executive Officer, Peter Pritchard, said: “We are delighted to be supporting The Royal British Legion for a second year, by helping pet owners to get involved while raising money for such a worthy cause.”
Products in the range include embroidered poppy collar charms, poppy bandanas and poppy pac-a-macs and are available in-store and online now.
Quarriers have said ‘thank you’ to supporters who helped more than 1,000 disadvantaged children across Scotland enjoy some much-needed summer fun over the holidays.
The leading social care charity asked people to donate £15 to give a child a day to remember and over the summer months children and young people from Moray down to Stranraer have been camping, building dens, visiting the seaside and participating in arts and crafts. Continue reading Quarriers say ‘Thank You’ to supporters who made ‘Summer Appeal’ shine
