Tesco community champion April Waters (pictured above, right) presents RNIB Scotland volunteer Hazel Kelly (left) with a cheque for £4,000, after the sight loss charity came first in six Tesco store’s ‘Bags of Help’ initiative, including Hermiston Gait and Corstorphine. Shoppers voted with special tokens for their favourite cause. Continue reading RNIB Talking Books appeal gets most votes from Edinburgh Tesco shoppers
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Holyrood Hotel helps injured cyclist on road to recovery
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel is helping a former school teacher cycle more than 1,000 miles around Scotland as he sets off to raise awareness of debilitating head-injuries and the importance of wellbeing, following his own accident. Continue reading Holyrood Hotel helps injured cyclist on road to recovery
Children’s Lottery cash for Leith Rugby Youth Development
Edinburgh charity Leith Rugby Youth Development has been awarded a £3,285 grant from the Scottish Children’s Lottery. Continue reading Children’s Lottery cash for Leith Rugby Youth Development
Amazon team makes special Easter delivery to Edinburgh Women’s Aid
The women and children supported by Edinburgh Women’s Aid have received a delivery of more than 200 Easter eggs thanks to a donation from the team at the Amazon Customer Services Centre in Waterloo Place. Continue reading Amazon team makes special Easter delivery to Edinburgh Women’s Aid
Volunteers can rock out for free at Retro Festival
LOVE LIVE music? Love the 80s? Then why not volunteer at Let’s Rock retro festival this summer and enjoy the event for free? Continue reading Volunteers can rock out for free at Retro Festival
Dogs Trust free event: Local dog rescue needs your help
Volunteer recruitment event at Dogs Trust in West Lothian
Dogs Trust West Calder is hosting a volunteer recruitment event on Sunday 19th May 2019 open to anyone wishing to help make a difference to the lives and welfare of dogs. Continue reading Dogs Trust free event: Local dog rescue needs your help
Leonardo staff engineer super support for MND Scotland
Employees at aerospace giant Leonardo at Crewe Toll handed over a cheque for over £21,000 to their outgoing nominated charity MND Scotland recently, marking the culmination of two years of fundraising for them. Continue reading Leonardo staff engineer super support for MND Scotland
Couple put the “fun” into fundraising at The MoonWalk Scotland
A couple from Inverkip known for their outrageous decorated bras and fancy dress outfits are urging people of all ages to join them at The MoonWalk Scotland 2019, organised by breast cancer charity Walk the Walk. Continue reading Couple put the “fun” into fundraising at The MoonWalk Scotland
Nurse Harriet runs 417km for charity
NHS Lothian Trainee Advanced Nurse Practitioner Harriet Jennings is taking on a huge challenge of running 417km to raise money for charity. Continue reading Nurse Harriet runs 417km for charity
Music for a Spring Evening at St. Serf’s
Charity concert to support Save The Children
Enjoy an evening of outstanding entertainment featuring baroque, traditional Scottish music and jazz. Starring Richard Michael and supported by Joanna Duncan and Hilary Michael this concert has music for all tastes. Continue reading Music for a Spring Evening at St. Serf’s