About

The pandemic left so many people socially isolated and experiencing chronic loneliness. Our Monthly Community Clubs offer an enjoyable way for people to come together once more and regain a sense of connection, building confidence and resilience, and improving the mental wellbeing and self-esteem of marginalised members of our community.

We work with charities and community groups across Edinburgh to provide support to their beneficiaries, and these clubs provide an opportunity for people to meet, socialise, take part in creative activities, learn new skills, or simply enjoy being with others; all within a safe and welcoming space.

We understand that access to technology is essential for education, accessing health and benefit services, employment, and social connection. Our programme refurbishes donated laptops, desktops, and other devices, giving them a new lease on life. We gift 20% of these refurbished devices them to individuals and families in need.

Through this initiative, we aim to empower people by providing the tools they need to succeed in today’s digital world. Recipients of our Tech Gifting Programme gain access to vital online resources, educational opportunities, and the ability to stay connected with loved ones.

We collaborate with local charities, education establishments and community groups to identify those who would benefit most from these resources and to ensure our efforts have the greatest impact. Please note that we cannot gift directly to individuals; instead, you need to contact a community group for a referral.

Click here for a list of referring organizations.

We provide valuable skill-building and training opportunities through our jobs, apprenticeships and work placements. Through schemes such as Kickstarter and No One Left Behind, we are able to create opportunities for those furthest from the job market or facing barriers to employment,, providing real opportunities for learning, skills, and confidence-building.

We also provide free educational workshops for community members who would benefit most from learning new skills and saving money by being able to repair and reuse what they already own. We teach coding to young people facing barriers to employment, and teach people of all ages how to maintain, repair, and upgrade their laptops and computers to keep them running better for longer. Our free sewing workshops have helped people learn creative techniques to make, mend, and reimagine their clothing and textiles, empowering them with new skills whilst building resilience and confidence.