Today – 24 November 2017 – is national Carers’ Rights Day and VOCAL, a charity that supports unpaid carers, is using the day to highlight the development of a new Edinburgh Carers’ Hub and launch an appeal for £100,000 to prepare for its opening in spring of next year. Continue reading Caring in the City: New Edinburgh Hub for Family Carers
Entries are now open for The Moonwalk Scotland 2018! Breast cancer charity Walk the Walk is encouraging women, men and young people to ‘get famous’ and channel their inner celebrity by signing up for the walking challenge. Continue reading Walk the Walk: entries open for Moonwalk Scotland 2018
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after two ill frilled-neck lizards were found on a street in Edinburgh. Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted yesterday after a member of the public discovered the lizards at the back door of their flat on Stenhouse Drive. Continue reading SSPCA looking for info after lizards found abandoned
The Scottish SPCA was delighted to receive a visit from members of a local canicross group who wanted to help promote the joys of owning a staffie for the charity’s annual Staffie Awareness Week. Continue reading Tyson shows off for Staffie Awareness Week
Don your antlers this December for a fundraising dash which makes a difference. Sense Scotland’s annual Reindeer Run takes place on Sunday, 3 December at Bellahouston Park, Glasgow, with all proceeds going to the charity.
Every step in the 5K Reindeer Run and Toddler Dash will help raise vital cash for people with communication support needs, enabling them to have choices in how they live their lives.
Heart Scotland will be there on the day. The Heart Angels will work their face-painting magic on participants and cheer them al
The charity is urging people to dig out their best festive get up, whether that be Rudolf, Santa, an elf or even a Christmas tree, with prizes for the best dressed.
Andy Kerr, Chief Executive of Sense Scotland, said: “The Reindeer Run 5K and Toddler Dash has become a staple event in our diary with runners returning year on year.
“The funds they raise will help us provide services which have a massive, positive impact on the lives of the people Sense Scotland supports. This festive event has something for everyone, so get a group of friends, family or colleagues together and kick–start your Christmas celebrations.”
Entry costs £10 for an adult and £5 for a child. To find out more or to register see www.sensescotland.org.uk.
In 2016 with your amazing support we raised £1 million in gifts and cash and made Christmas special for over 18,000 local children, and we want to do even more this year.
We’re asking you to buy an extra present that we can give to a disadvantaged local child to make their Christmas morning special. We need new and unwrapped gifts suitable for children and young people aged 0-18 years, and you can donate at our drop off points across the region. See the map below to find your nearest location.
We’re also looking for local organisations and schools to sign up and collect gifts during the appeal as well as anyone who’d like to fundraise, take part in our Jumper Day on 8th December, receive gifts and support from the appeal or just make a donation – go to https://planetradio.co.uk/forth/charity/events/forth-mission-christmas/ to get involved!
Together we can make a difference to local children this Christmas.
… and Lottery success for Granton Community Gardeners
A mother who lost her son in the most tragic of circumstances has today welcomed a National Lottery cash boost that will allow the Scottish Cot Death Trust to support many more bereaved parents to come together to share their experiences. Local project Granton Community Gardeners also received some welcome news this morning – the project is to receive over £78,000 to support and expand it’s programme of activities. Continue reading Bereaved families to benefit from National Lottery investment
International chart-topper and singing sensation, Jessie J is calling on people across Scotland to join her in supporting the Stroke Association’s latest campaign: Lost for Words. Continue reading Lost for Words: Jessie J calls on Scots to add their voice to Stroke Association campaign
Forth One Radio Cash for Kids Charity Manager Emma Kemp called in to Leonardo at Crewe Toll to pick up a cheque last week. Continue reading From Leonardo with love: charity cheque for Forth’s Cash for Kids
EasyJet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou and leading international charity Leonard Cheshire Disability announced today the five finalists for the Stelios Award for Disabled Entrepreneurs 2017. Each has won £10,000 and now has a chance to win a further £20,000.
More than 70 candidates – a record entry – applied for the Stelios Award for Disabled Entrepreneurs this year. The applications came from diverse business arenas, including fashion, retail, sport and leisure and tourism.
The five finalists are:
Jane Hatton of London, founder of Evenbreak (www.evenbreak.co.uk), an accessible specialist online job board where inclusive employers can attract more talented disabled talent and disabled jobseekers can find work with employers who will value their skills.
Hannah Chamberlain of London, co-founder of Mental Snapp (www.mentalsnapp.com), a video diary app to help anyone actively managing their mental health.
James Brown of Wiltshire, founder of Mobiloo (www.mobiloo.org.uk) , the world’s first attended mobile toilet and changing facility for disabled people who need a hoist and changing table to use the toilet or be changed.
Dominic Lund-Conlon of Essex, founder of Review My Wheelchair (www.reviewmywheelchair.co.uk), which provides unbiased and clear reviews for wheelchair users to support their decision when purchasing a wheelchair.
Katherine Fortnum of Leicestershire, founder of Katherine Fortnum Ceramics (www.katherinefortnumceramics.com) , a producer of hand built ceramic homewares and decorative sculptures.
The overall winner will win £30,000 and an additional 4 shortlisted applicants will each get £10,000.
The award is jointly run by the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation (www.stelios.com) and the charity Leonard Cheshire Disability, (www.LeonardCheshire.org). Started 11 years ago, it recognises the achievements of disabled entrepreneurs in the UK.
Past winners have been drawn from the travel agency, building and IT sectors as well as businesses specialising in disability/mobility aids and services. The winner will be announced on Thursday 14 November 2017
