Tag: charity
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Festive extravaganza aims to raise vital funds for charity
Magical Christmas show announced to raise money for mental health ONE of Scotland’s leading performing arts schools has announced it will be hosting its annual magical Christmas show to raise vital funds for a prominent mental health charity. Taking place for one night only on December 13th at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall, MGA Academy has promised…
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Charity workers brave the elements in £15k homeless sleepout
A GROUP of charity workers braved the elements in an overnight sleep outdoors to raise over £15,000 in a stand against homelessness. ScotsCare CEO Shona Fleming and her team slept in a stand of Lord’s Cricket Ground in St John’s Wood, London as part of the 2023 London CEO Sleepout. The sleepout brings together business…
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Scots bands to perform ‘Beatles Marathon’ in charity gig
TEN SCOTS bands will ‘Come Together’ to perform over 100 of The Beatles greatest hits for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. The charity gig held in Edinburgh will take place at the Assembly Roxy from 3pm until 11pm on Saturday. All of the money raised through ticket sales and donations will go to the foundation,…
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Scots charity makes plea for more people to consider adoption
A SCOTS charity is pleading for more people to consider adopting a child, with this week marking Adoption Week Scotland. Barnardo’s Scotland is encouraging those who are interested in providing a stable, loving, nurturing home to consider applying to be prospective parents. After recently reaching their goal of 100 children being adopted, The Barnardo’s Scotland…
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More than 2,000 Ukrainians supported by Scottish charity, new report reveals
A SCOTS charity has supported more than 2,000 young Ukrainians and their families since the beginning of Russia’s invasion, according to their latest report. To mark World Children’s Day today, Barnardo’s Scotland have released a report highlighting the service they have provided to accommodate those displaced from the ongoing conflict in the country. Barnardo’s Scotland…
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Planting seeds for success with charity partnership
Edinburgh venue becomes next veg bag hub A POPULAR Edinburgh hospitality and performance venue has paired with a homelessness charity to increase local sustainability, by supporting its organic vegetable bag subscription. Located in Edinburgh’s Old Town, Café 1505, part of the Surgeons Quarter campus, has become the 10th distribution point for organic fruit and vegetable bags grown at…
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Charity fund launched for “the world’s loneliest sheep”
SCOTTISH charities will benefit from donations following the successful rescue of a sheep stranded at the foot of cliffs in the Highlands. The fund has been set up by the farmers involved in her rescue in response to a tidal wave of goodwill from the public. This has included many offers of donations following coverage…
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Scots charity offers farmers free dyslexia assessments
A SCOTS charity has offered farmers over the age of 40 the chance to be assessed for dyslexia. The Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI) is working with Dyslexia Scotland to raise awareness of the challenges many involved in farming face with dyslexia. Pete Black pictured with foal, Felicity. (C) Muckle Media. The campaign was…
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Scots charity winner appeals for local volunteers
A SCOTS charity volunteer is appealing for people to volunteer for Childline services. Shelly Adams – a volunteer for the charity – was recently honoured at the Celebrate Aberdeen 2023 Awards for raising thousands for the NSPCC and is encouraging members of the public to sign up. Shell Adams and Jamie Murray. (C) NSPCC. The…
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Scots charity renews partnership with Loganair
SCOTS charity Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) has renewed its partnership with the UK airline Loganair for a third year. Loganair has been the official airline partner for CHAS since 2021, providing free flights across its network for the charity’s care team. The partnership enables the delivery of specialist nursing care to families who live…