As part of our mission to spread goodwill in the community during the festive period, we have joined forces with local and national charity partners to fundraise throughout Edinburgh's Christmas and Edinburgh's Hogmanay events, helping those who need it most this winter.

We wanted to introduce you to these charity partners, and all donations are welcome:

One City Trust

Edinburgh's Social Inclusion charity, fighting inequality and exclusion in the city by giving people the means to reach across the divides of the community and support those who are excluded.

Simon Community Scotland

A homelessness charity dedicated to meeting people where they are. Services in Edinburgh include the Support Hub, Housing First, and Street Teams making a daily impact on the support of the homeless community in the city.

When You Wish Upon A Star

Grants the wishes of children living with life-threatening illnesses. Since 1990, the charity has transformed the lives of children and families across the UK. Returning to Edinburgh's Christmas with the Santa Run and Santa Paws events as part of the Ross Bandstand community events programme.

Social Bite

Founded in 2012, local Edinburgh charity Social Bite is at the forefront of the movement to end homelessness, providing homes, jobs, food, and support to empower people to transform their lives. Returning to Edinburgh's Winter Festival with the Social Bite Festival of Kindness on Castle Street, opportunities to support Social Bite will be available throughout the Winter Festival.