Projects supported in 2022

  • Amma Birth Companions

    November 2022

    Amma Birth provide perinatal support to women and birthing people facing barriers like poverty, isolation, or language. They work in teams to provide continuous practical and emotional support to expectant parents and help to make sure that their clients’ needs are asserted, particularly when there are language or ability barriers.

  • Penicuik Mens Shed

    November 2022

    Penicuik & District Men’s Shed is a place where men can meet together for companionship, friendship, passing on skills or indeed learn some new ones. They can work on community related projects, do their own projects or just have a cup of tea and a biscuit.  Operated by the members this gives the incentive to… Read more >

  • St Andrew’s Church, West Linton

    May 2022

    A contribution was made towards sound equipment to allow the church to stream church services with ease to those unable to attend in person. This service will extend the reach in the local community and connect with friends near and far. Further added benefits are that they can now also connect with other parishes across… Read more >

  • Food Fact Friends

    April 2022

    This local charity aims to be more than a food bank by providing a safe place for people to meet or talk to specialist advisors. They run a Men’s Group, a Learn Digital Skills Group and operate a Community Shop and Fridge. Most recently they have opened a Community Pantry. Our donation was towards their… Read more >

  • Tweeddale Youth Action

    April 2022

    This group gives young people a safe space and a sense of belonging by providing weekly casual access drop-in sessions. The drop-in sessions are at the heart of their youth work provision by offering local young people a safe, warm space to relax and socialise in. Our contribution was towards repair work necessary at their… Read more >

  • Dnipro Appeal

    April 2022

    The Dnipro Appeal is a charity set up in September 2005 following a UEFA Cup trip to the Ukrainian city of Dnipropetrovsk by Hibernian FC where supporters became aware of the plight of Ukranian orphans. It supports and organises collections for Ukrainian orphanages and most recently due to the war brought orphans and their carers… Read more >

  • Oxton War Memorial Hall

    March 2022

    A donation given towards this hall being improved and extended to enable different generations and groups to meet, mix and socialise and help people new to the area to integrate into the community. It also provides a permanent base for Oxton Community Shop.

  • Handicapped Childrens Action Group

    March 2022

    A further donation to this Group which has been a registered charity since 1992 and works to provide specialist equipment for children with disabilities, learning difficulties and other special needs. They regularly donate to help children within the Edinburgh and Lothian areas.

  • 1st Rosewell Brownies

    March 2022

    The Brownies empower girls to find their voice, inspire them to discover the best in themselves and to make a positive difference to their community. This donation was made to keep the costs of running this pack as low as possible after so many members families were impacted by Covid.

  • West Linton Early Learners and Westies!

    March 2022

    This community run a nursery and after school club in West Linton on a voluntary basis by a board of local parents while employing qualified staff. They provide small scale affordable childcare to the village of West Linton and surrounding areas and link in with local businesses as part of their activities.

  • Polar Academy

    March 2022

    A further donation made towards equipment at The Polar Academy which identifies invisible 14-17 years old secondary school children, crushed by a lack of self-esteem and gives them the chance to redefine their physical and mental limits. Participants are put through a rigorous ten-month training programme before being immersed in the wilds of Greenland, navigating… Read more >

  • Autism on the Water

    February 2022

    A further donation made to help with boat running costs for Autism on the Water which is a registered Charity fully committed to raising awareness of the Autistic Spectrum through the sport of Sailing and helping autistic people to access sailing. They pride Themselves in being present at some of Scotland’s top regattas to raise… Read more >