Charities in Edinburgh

Below is a full listing of charities in Edinburgh who received money from the last StreetSmart campaign.

Charity Amount
AVP
Alternatives To Violence Project: 3 day workshops for anyone over 16 who experiences frustration, anger and violence in any form e.g. physical or verbal and wants to find a better way to deal with how they feel and respond more effectively to the situations they find themselves in. Sacro's mission is to reduce conflict and offending and make communities safer.
Contact: Eileen Schott
Tel: 0131 624 9202
£1,600
The Rock Trust
Offering supported accommodation in Edinburgh and West Lothian, a tenancy support service, an underground centre and an active futures programme.
Location: Edinburgh
Contact: Tom Byrom
Tel: 0131 557 4059
£3,000
Edinburgh Cyrenians - Fareshare
Good Food in Tackling Homelessness Programme: They aim to improve the health and wellbeing of people who have experienced homelessness by delivering distinct food and health services. The grant provided them with financial assistance for over 40 individual projects in the field of homelessness and social exclusion.
Location: Edinburgh
Contact: Carol-Anne Alcom
Tel: 01315 543900
£8,000
Penumbra
Edinburgh Self-Harm Project: A community-based service that aims to provide young people who self harm with a safe and non-judgmental environment in which they can explore their feelings and worries in confidence. The StreetSmart grant was used to purchase art resources and fund social activities. Furthermore, it funded an event held during the Prevention of Suicide Week.
Location: Edinburgh
Contact: Sheena Breeze
Tel: 0131 475 2572
£2,000
Edinburgh Women's Aid
Edinburgh Women's Aid has been in operation for over 30 years providing a service to women, and any accompanying children / young people who have experienced domestic abuse. A new purpose built refuge comprises of 8 individual flats plus a communal social and kitchen / dining area together with office space. This development will have 24 hours support from EWA staff and will provide refuge facilities for enable women who, for whatever reason are, would not be able to cope in the shared environment.
Location: Edinburgh
Contact: Evelyn Jardine
Tel: 0131 315 8117
£2,000
Cranston Street Hostel for Homeless Women
The StreetSmart grant will go towards the refurbishments of the Resident's Communal Television Room.
Location: Edinburgh
Contact: Rose Turnbull
Tel: 0131 556 8939
£2,000
Dean and Cauvin Trust
The Hardship Fund will be used to provide essential items to young people and to also maintain employment and training opportunities. Groups will be run on managing money and health; moreover, there will be self-esteem and confidence building sessions. The drop-in service will provide additional support for young people.
Location: Edinburgh
Contact: Pamela Kidd
Tel: 0131 554 3784
£2,500
StreetSmart Physio
Location: Edinburgh
Contact: Martin Irons
Tel: 07896 181 985
£1,900

Total: £23,000

 

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Martin Irons
Phone: 07896 181985
Email: martin.irons@yahoo.com