An Edinburgh food charity has saved a record 410 tonnes of fresh, in date surplus food from waste by diverting it to people in need – up 18 per cent increase on the previous twelve months. Continue reading Edinburgh charity diverts surplus food to create almost 1 million meals for people in need
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Prestonfield fundraiser raises charity cash
Scottish rugby star Scott Hastings joined the Lord Provost at Prestonfield House to collect a cheque for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.
Continue reading Prestonfield fundraiser raises charity cash
Samaritans Edinburgh celebrates 60 years of listening
At 9am on 1st June 1959, David Arthur opened the door to the public of the first Samaritans branch in Edinburgh. Today marks 60 years of the Samaritans in Edinburgh and Scotland. Continue reading Samaritans Edinburgh celebrates 60 years of listening
Swim, cycle and run to raise funds for vulnerable children in Barnardo’s Scotland iTRI triathlon
If you over indulged at Easter and the Marathon has inspired you to get fit Barnardo’s iTRI virtual triathlon could be for you! Continue reading Swim, cycle and run to raise funds for vulnerable children in Barnardo’s Scotland iTRI triathlon
Scots could be kinder, finds Red Cross survey
- 98% agree that if we all did one kind thing, the world would be a better place
- 78% admit they could do more to be kinder to others
- British Red Cross campaign asks us to make a difference with One Kind Thing
The majority of people believe we can all be kinder to each other, according to a survey of the public for the British Red Cross. Continue reading Scots could be kinder, finds Red Cross survey
Photo Exhibition: Childhood Disrupted at the Assembly Rooms
Childhood Disrupted
The children of South Sudan have faced it all. Conflict, hunger and for some, an unimaginable journey to safety. Continue reading Photo Exhibition: Childhood Disrupted at the Assembly Rooms
Miles Briggs is talking WEE!
The Fight Bladder Cancer charity are holding two events in Edinburgh to increase knowledge and awareness about bladder cancer. Continue reading Miles Briggs is talking WEE!
Scottish businesses urged to help transform 100 young lives
Business leaders across Scotland are being asked to play a leading role in supporting the country’s young people by each donating £1,000 which will allow them to unlock their potential, develop new skills and ultimately transform their lives. Continue reading Scottish businesses urged to help transform 100 young lives
Alexander McCall Smith visits Nepal with The Gurkha Welfare Trust
Bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith CBE visited Nepal this Spring to see at first-hand the vital work of international charity The Gurkha Welfare Trust. Continue reading Alexander McCall Smith visits Nepal with The Gurkha Welfare Trust
Epilepsy Youth Project supported by Scottish Children’s Lottery
Epilepsy Scotland has been awarded a £6,403 grant from the Scottish Children’s Lottery to support its work with young people with epilepsy in Edinburgh. Continue reading Epilepsy Youth Project supported by Scottish Children’s Lottery