The capital’s two footballing giants are putting aside their old rivalry to help thousands of young people in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife. Both Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian are urging their fans to dig out their old and unused clothing in a major recycling drive. Continue reading City rivals unite to support Cash for Kids
The Moonwalk Scotland – Saturday 9th June, Holyrood Park
Hollywood’s iconic sign was transported to Edinburgh yesterday as the famous white letters made an appearance in Holyrood Park, shining a spotlight on The MoonWalk Scotland! Continue reading Moonwalk Scotland’s in the spotlight as Holywood comes to Holyrood!
57,279 young people in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife were helped by Radio Forth’s Cash for Kids in 2017, breaking new records. The charity has revealed it received more donations and helped more young people than ever before last year, with generous individual and corporate donors digging deep to help with rising demand. Continue reading Record breakers: Radio Forth’s Cash for Kids
The Scottish SPCA is inviting local animal lovers to join their Edinburgh Supporter Group. Scotland’s animal welfare charity is hosting a recruitment evening for fundraising volunteers at the Virgin Money Lounge on St Andrew Square in Edinburgh on Tuesday 10 April at 6pm. Continue reading Can you lend a hand to help Scotland’s animals?
An adult tennis charity event, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and Advantage, a disability programme operating within Edinburgh, will take place at Craiglockhart Leisure and Tennis Centre on Thursday, 22 March from 7:00-9.30pm. Continue reading Advantage Macmillan: anyone for tennis?
Soldiers from 2 SCOTS were ready to ride them on the beaches as they get on their bikes in East Lothian to help launch the 2018 Poppyscotland Sportive. The annual mass participation cycling event later this year aims to raise funds for the leading Armed Forces charity and takes place in and around the county. Continue reading Soldiers get on their bikes to launch Poppyscotland Sportive
A young boy who sadly passed away due to a rare medical condition is being honoured through the creation of a fund held by Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity in his name. West Lothian youngster Paul James Cockburn – who was universally known as PJ – was just 12, when he died as a result of his condition, Short Bowel Syndrome. Continue reading Family set up fund with charity in memory of tragic loss of PJ
Two of Scotland’s best known Panto stars are swapping the stage for charity as they team up to champion Cash for Kids. Grant Stott will join Andy Gray as the official patrons for the charity, which operates throughout Scotland. Continue reading Oh yes they are: Panto stars team up to help Cash for Kids
Not one but two Edinburgh derbies this weekend. Hibs face Hearts tonight at Easter Road – but Events Management students from Edinburgh College are also hosting a charity football game at Spartans Football Club on Sunday (11 March)! Continue reading Derby Days: Edinburgh College students run football fundraiser for mental health charity
A group of passionate volunteers whose lives have been touched by dementia have launched a fundraising group to support Alzheimer’s Research UK. Continue reading New group to lead fight against dementia in Edinburgh
