Ditch yer auld baffies at Big Slipper Event!

Older residents in Edinburgh are being encouraged to trade in their old slippers for a brand new pair, free of charge.

Big slipper event!

As part of a community initiative in Leith, a ‘Big Slipper’ social day is taking place this Monday (18 November) at Easter Road stadium. Continue reading Ditch yer auld baffies at Big Slipper Event!

Cyrenians break target of delivering one million meals

In the past year, the Cyrenians Fareshare depot has redistributed over 450 tonnes of surplus food to charities and community groups across Central and South East Scotland – breaking their target of delivering ONE MILLION MEALS in their 20th year. Continue reading Cyrenians break target of delivering one million meals

Cyrenians partner with Jamie Robson to raise social issues on the big screen

Cyrenians has partnered with award-winning actor, writer and producer Jamie Robson at Little Wing Film Festival to explore representation and empathy around social issues in film. Continue reading Cyrenians partner with Jamie Robson to raise social issues on the big screen

Warehouse refit enables food charity to help feed 2,000 more people every week

An Edinburgh food charity has conducted a warehouse refit during its 20th anniversary year, which will enable the charity to help feed an additional 2,000 vulnerable people each week. 

FareShare Central & South East Scotland, which is run by partner charity Cyrenians, has also purchased a new, larger industrial chiller – all of which has been funded by Asda.  Continue reading Warehouse refit enables food charity to help feed 2,000 more people every week

£2 million Lottery boost to help Scots communities thrive

Isolated older people in Edinburgh, young people with autism in East Dunbartonshire and families affected by domestic abuse in Aberdeenshire are amongst those benefiting from a £2 million National Lottery funding boost announced today.  Continue reading £2 million Lottery boost to help Scots communities thrive