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Fresh Start needs starter pack items

📣STARTER PACK DONATIONS CALL OUT📣

With a new year now in full swing, we urgently need the following household items for our Starter Packs:

🛀Towels

🍽️Crockery / Dinnerware

🍳Pots & Pans

🛏️Duvets and Pillows

🫖Small Electrical Goods

For a full list of accepted items, visit our website 🌐

Donations of goods can be dropped off at our warehouse at 22-24 Ferry Road Drive, Edinburgh, EH4 4BR, from Monday to Thursday 9am-4pm and Fridays 9am-1pm.

Alternatively, you can order essential household items from our Amazon Wishlist, which will then be delivered directly to our warehouse: https://tr.ee/S8BHy0

Thank you so much – we appreciate your help! 💙

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Fresh Start: Donations Wanted!

We’re back and open for donations – top of the list? Toiletries! 🧼

Got an extra deodorant set over Christmas? Bathroom overflowing with body wash?

We’re calling for donations of toiletries for our Starter Packs, which will go out to those moving on from homelessness in Edinburgh in 2026 💙

Donations can be dropped off to our warehouse, at 22-24 Ferry Road Drive, at the following times:

Monday to Thursday between 9am-4pm

and Friday 9am-1pm.

For information on donating to Fresh Start, visit our website:

https://www.freshstartweb.org.uk/donate/goods

Spread joy to children and families in Edinburgh and the Lothians by donating a gift this festive season

Children First is urging shoppers across Edinburgh and the Lothians to donate gifts through its festive Amazon Wish List to give children, who might otherwise go without, a brighter Christmas.

Online shoppers could make a huge difference to children and families supported by Children First across Edinburgh and the Lothians this Christmas. 

Scotland’s national children’s charity protects children from harm and supports them to recover from trauma and abuse in their homes, schools and communities and through its national support line. 

The charity’s team in Edinburgh has launched its festive Amazon Wish List so that people can give local children, that might otherwise go without, a brighter Christmas by choosing a gift online to donate. 

Supporters can choose from a range of gifts, including supermarket vouchers to help families with festive essentials, warm clothing and blankets, or toys and games for children of all ages.

You can donate a gift at: 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/2U6Z3SKZTUCP7?ref_=wl_share

Simon McGowan, Assistant Director at Children First, said: “Many families across Edinburgh and the Lothians will be finding things tough this Christmas with increased pressure on family budgets.  

“By choosing to donate a gift through our Amazon Wish List, your gift will bring joy to children and families that might otherwise go without. 

“At Children First we rely on the generosity of donations to provide practical, emotional and financial help and hope to families. 

“We are so grateful for people’s support. Please donate a gift if you can and help brighten Christmas for children across Edinburgh and the Lothians.”

Children First offers practical, emotional and financial support to children and families across Scotland.

If you are a parent or carer who is struggling, Children First’s support line is here to help on 08000 28 22 33.

Fashion Sale at Volunteer Edinburgh

SUNDAY 30th NOVEMBER 11am – 3pm

EDINBURGH VOLUNTEER CENTRE, LEITH WALK

📣Join us on Sunday 30 November from 11.00 until 15.00 at our office on Leith Walk for a fabulous day of sustainable shopping, sweet treats, and community spirit at our fashion sale to raise funds for the Community Taskforce project, supporting people across Edinburgh who have no one else, including those recently discharged from hospital, facing new health challenges, or in need of a helping hand.

There is a £5.00 entry fee which includes a delicious tea or coffee and a slice of cake, making it the perfect Sunday outing with friends.

🔗Find out more here: https://bit.ly/ve-fashion

We are also looking for donations for the sale so if you would like to help out and have some good-quality, pre-loved adult clothing or handbags👗👜to sell at the event then please drop them off at our office on Leith Walk anytime Monday to Friday from 10.00 until 15.00.

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Edinburgh School Uniform Bank: Back To School support

One bag, BIG impact!

A single donation can change a school year for a child whose family is struggling to make ends meet.

By donating £15 you’ll help us buy a new school bag and pencil case for a child who otherwise will start school without these basic items. Help us give children the tools and confidence they need to thrive this school year.

💛 How You Can Help:

📦 Donate uniform items via our online wish list, Give Today. https://givetoday.co.uk/edinburghschooluniformbank/

👉 Donate funds and we will do the shopping for you. https://edinburghuniform.org/donate/

📣 Spread the word – every share helps!

Thank you!

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Granton Goes Greener: Free Plant Share Event

THURSDAY 15th MAY from 5 – 7pm

We are very excited to be hosting another FREE PLANT SHARE event at Granton Parish Church, Edinburgh🪴🌻🌵

This time, we will be working with some experienced gardeners from our local Salvation Army North, who are going to share some plants and plant cutting from their garden 💚💚💚.

We already have some plant pots and are looking for donations of both indoor and outdoor plants, plant cuttings and seeds.

And remember, you do not need to bring a plant to swap on the day, we hope to have some variety on offer for everyone needing some for their houses or gardens.

Any questions-email: anna@grantongoesgreener.org.uk

Edinburgh School Uniform Bank: We love pre-loved!

2 weeks until the end of term!

What do you do with all your preloved uniform? We would love it if you could donate any items to us. We will ensure they are sorted and back out in the community, reaching families who need help. ♻️

🚩Please note we cannot take branded/school logo items🚩

We have 4 brand new drop off points in Currie, Colinton, Fort Kinnaird and Ocean Terminal. Click the link below for a full list:

ESUB drop-off locations

More information on our free to access community rails can be found at the following link:

Signposting

⭐Thank you ⭐

Edinburgh charity shop in need of local support after fire

A charity shop which was left devastated after a fire broke out in the building above is calling for locals to ‘come and see them’ after struggling to regain local support since reopening at the end of last year. 

A fire broke out in the building above the South Bridge PDSA charity shop last June, causing the shop to close for five months.   

The shop located at 88-89 South Bridge, EH1 1HN, officially re-opened again at the end of last November, but has since struggled to regain the local support it had before the fire.  

PDSA Cluster Shop Manager, Fiona Lawrie, said: “Since the unavoidable closure of South Bridge, after re-opening we’re not as busy as we once were. We miss seeing all of the old familiar faces and would love to see them in store again!

“The shop is also in need of donations and would be very grateful if any locals had a ‘spring clean’ and sent some unwanted goods our way, in particular womenswear.  

“Our charity shops play a huge role in helping to fund the veterinary care in our Pet Hospitals, and the local community is truly at the centre of it! We’re so grateful to everyone who dedicates their time to helping out in our shops, as well as everyone who donates goods, or shops with us.   

“The store in South Bridge provides the lovely locals the chance to purchase high-quality, cut-price products while supporting a vital charity service. We’re hopeful the shop will once again become a staple spot for locals to enjoy.  

“We are extremely grateful to all of the people who support PDSA because they believe in what we do. It’s the generous support from donating unwanted items, making a purchase, or volunteering in our charity shops, that goes back into helping keep people and pets together in their times of need through our Pet Hospitals.”   

For anyone who wishes to browse, shop or donate, visit the store at: PDSA South Bridge shop, 88-89 South Bridge, EH1 1HN.  

Charity shop set to reopen after fire calls for public donations

Earlier this year, a fire broke out in the building above the PDSA South Bridge charity shop, causing the shop to close for the foreseeable future. The shop located at 88-89 South Bridge, EH1 1HN, closed in June, but is very nearly ready to officially re-open again.

Before the shop reopens its doors again to eager shoppers, the team are hoping the supportive local community will head over there to donate any unwanted goodies.

PDSA Cluster Shop Manager, Fiona Lawrie, said: “Since the unavoidable closure of South Bridge five months ago, we’ve had a flurry of support from locals at our nearby Nicolson Street shop. We’re hoping before we re-open South Bridge, lovely locals will pop by to donate any unwanted items they may have, so we can open the doors again, stocked with fresh finds!

“We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us, the fire was a big shock to our team, but we’re more than ready to head back into the shop and welcome previous supporters, and new faces through the door.”

The shop is not yet open for people to browse around, however the official re-opening date will be announced very soon. 

For anyone who wishes to donate any items, please drop any goods off at PDSA South Bridge, 88-89 South Bridge, EH1 1HN.