The Scottish SPCA is appealing to the kind hearted people of Edinburgh and Lothians to help at the Pets at Home event to raise vital funds for abused, abandoned and injured animals in their care. Continue reading Scottish SPCA seeks volunteers for Spring Fundrasing Drive
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Family 5K Fun Run series bounces to Edinburgh
The SUBWAY® brand is pleased to announce the SUBWAY Helping Hearts™ Family 5K Fun Run series is returning for its fifth year after a record breaking 2016! The 5K series is bouncing to Edinburgh for the second of nine events taking place throughout the UK from May to September. Continue reading Family 5K Fun Run series bounces to Edinburgh
Call for nation’s dancers to take steps towards helping hearts
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National dance competition, The UK Dance Elite Championship, returns in 2017 in their annual search for the United Kingdom’s number 1 dance act. Dancers of all styles and ages are encouraged to display their talents and celebrate the diversity of dance. Continue reading Call for nation’s dancers to take steps towards helping hearts
Porty’s Megan features in new Scottish SPCA advert
A musician from Edinburgh features in the updated Scottish SPCA TV advert which aired for the first time on STV yesterday. Megan D, 21, originally from Portobello, was found after a search by Scotland’s animal welfare charity. Continue reading Porty’s Megan features in new Scottish SPCA advert
Setting up your charity: free workshop
EVOC are running a free workshop learn about what is needed to set up a charity, who can help and what paperwork templates are available to make your journey towards charitable status a smooth one.
We will also look the relatively new legal form for charities, the Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO). Book your place here.
Charity reports ‘staggering’ rise in domestic abuse figures
- Grants to families affected by domestic abuse rose by 22% (between 2015 and 2016)
- 42% of grants awarded by Buttle UK last year were to support babies and children, four and under, exposed to domestic abuse. The number of those four and under increased by 35% between 2015 and 2016
- Domestic abuse is the primary reason why Buttle UK gets referrals for family support
- Charity shows that a fast, timely and targeted intervention can have a long-term, positive and profound affect on child affected by domestic abuse
- Charity calls on Government for dedicated policy on domestic abuse which recognisees the needs of children, making them a priority
- Charity calls for systemic change in the way support services function to account for the needs of children
Figures released today by Buttle UK – a UK-wide charity providing financial support to help children (up to the age of 18) in crisis – has shown a staggering growth in the number of young victims exposed to domestic abuse.
Continue reading Charity reports ‘staggering’ rise in domestic abuse figures
Landmark group launch for charity in Edinburgh
Contact the Elderly has launched its 20th group in Edinburgh. The charity, which organises free monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties for older people who live alone, now supports more than 100 people in the city. Continue reading Landmark group launch for charity in Edinburgh
Take your seat at The Big Sit In
Make a will this May and help hearts near you
National charity Heart Research UK has partnered with McClure Solicitors in Edinburgh to promote the importance of making a Will or updating an existing Will. Throughout May 2017 McClure Solicitors in Edinburgh will join forces with Heart Research UK to provide a special Will writing service, waiving their usual fee but providing the same Will service and advice – in return for a donation to Heart Research UK. Continue reading Make a will this May and help hearts near you
Give us a home!
Rehoming Week 8 – 14 MAY
The Scottish SPCA is encouraging animal lovers in Edinburgh and the Lothians to consider giving a rescue pet a second chance at happiness. Staff at the charity’s Edinburgh and Lothians Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Balerno are hoping to find new homes for 63 dogs, cats, rabbits, small furries, horses and other pets in their care this Rehoming Week, which runs from 8-14 May. Continue reading Give us a home!