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Barnardo’s Big Comedy Benefit: One show, eight acts, raise thousands for children’s charity

The 2018 fringe is underway and less than a week until Barnardo’s Scotland’s bumper two-hour Big Comedy Benefit taking place at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Venue 150 on Wednesday 8th August at 8.30pm. Continue reading Barnardo’s Big Comedy Benefit: One show, eight acts, raise thousands for children’s charity

Kiltwalkies!

Pups put their best paw forward for charity

A pack of eager pooches gathered at Edinburgh’s Princes Street Gardens to encourage owners and their canine companions to put their best foot – and paw – forward for charity.

Among them were one-year old Miniature Schnauzer Peter, one year old Labrador Retriever Nuggle, three year old Maltese cross Issey and five year old Lhasa Apso Ziggy, who along with their owners want others to join them at the Edinburgh Kiltwalk in aid of the charity ENABLE Scotland, the largest charity in Scotland that’s working towards an equal society for every person who has a disability.

The capital’s Kiltwalk is due to take place on 16th September and will be attended by thousands of walkers, including TV presenter Hazel Irvine who is returning to lend her support to ENABLE Scotland.

Registration for dogs is not required, although their owners are invited to sign up via ENABLE Scotland’s website where the charity are offering free registration to all walkers as an extra incentive to walk with #TeamENABLE.

Walkers can choose from three routes of varying distances. The 24-mile Mighty Stride sets off from Holyrood Park, the 15.5-mile Big Stroll leaves from Pinkie Playing Fields and the five-mile Wee Wander, ideal for families, will set off from Gypsy Brae.

Debbie Mooney, Head of Fundraising at ENABLE Scotland, said: “We are excited to welcome our supporters to the Edinburgh Kiltwalk and are in awe of their continued generosity.

“If you haven’t signed up already, I invite you to join us for free and help us break down the barriers to an equal society for every person who has a learning disability. We look forward to walking alongside all Team Enable supporters on what is set to be another fantastic Kiltwalk for everyone taking part.”

Last year, 830 walkers took part in a Kiltwalk on behalf of ENABLE Scotland and raised £98,122 for children and adults who have a learning disability.

As in previous years, for every pound raised by walkers, £1.40 goes to charity, with Sir Tom Hunter and The Hunter Foundation pledging a 40% top up for all funds raised.

Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times during the Kiltwalk, and those with dogs must take care to be considerate of other walkers and clean up any mess.

For more information about the Kiltwalk visit www.thekiltwalk.co.uk

To register for the Kiltwalk visit www.enable.org.uk

Pictures: Phil Wilkinson

‘Smart’ recycling bins unveiled in bid to help thousands more young people across Scotland

A charity dedicated to helping young people across Scotland has unveiled, in partnership with Nathan’s Wastesavers new state-of-the-art clothing collection points across the region.

The ‘Netbin nLoK system’ recycling bins are being rolled out across ASDA supermarkets following a substantial rise in donations to Children’s charity Cash for Kids.

The devices use cutting-edge technology linked to a smartphone app enabling the charity’s team of workers to remotely unlock and lock bins, as well as monitoring when the bin is near capacity, to avoid it overflowing.

The new initiative, in partnership with textiles recycling leader Nathan’s Wastesavers and Egbert Taylor Holdings, has been introduced after Cash for Kids have received record clothing donations in 2017.

Emma Kemp, Regional Charity Manager for Cash for Kids, said: “In 2017, Cash for Kids broke new records with over £5.8 million raised and more than 268,000 young people receiving assistance from the charity across Scotland.

“Clothing donations played a significant part in helping us help even more people and we want to ensure that our recycling bins are fit for the future with greater capacity and better technology to speed up the process of collecting donations and turning them into the cash that provides such vital support.”

Kevin McBride, VP Retail North, at ASDA, commented: “Asda has been working with Cash for Kids for many years now and in the last 10 years the textile Bank scheme through Nathan’s Wastesavers has helped to raise over £750,000 to support disadvantaged children across Scotland.

“It therefore makes sense to launch this pioneering new system with two organisations that we have such a successful relationship.”

Peter Page, National Recycling Manager at Nathan’s Wastesavers, added: “The technology is pretty transformational as it increases security, safety and efficiency.

“By using a simple smartphone application, everyone involved in the management of the recycling process is in complete control, cutting down in wasted time checking bins, avoiding any unsightly overflows and ensuring that the bins are locked and always secure.”

Family fun weekend gives hope to Scottish families affected by childhood liver disease

Scottish families whose children have liver disease got together last weekend at a special event at PGL Dalguise, organised by Children’s Liver Disease Foundation (CLDF). Continue reading Family fun weekend gives hope to Scottish families affected by childhood liver disease

Venture Trust awarded £18,000 from Scottish Children’s Lottery to support work with young people in Edinburgh

Charity Venture Trust has been awarded an £18,000 grant from the Scottish Children’s Lottery to support its work with young people in Edinburgh. Continue reading Venture Trust awarded £18,000 from Scottish Children’s Lottery to support work with young people in Edinburgh