Written by Georgina Bowyer and Jessie Colligan, Capital City Partnership
Christmas time is about coming together to share warmth, kindness, and hope with those who need it most. Across the Capital City Partnership networks, organisations work hard to assist the most vulnerable all year round, and we are pleased to highlight several of the Christmas campaigns for this year. These wonderful initiatives are just a few examples from our UK Shared Prosperity Fund network, which we know will bring comfort to many individuals and families in Edinburgh facing hardship during this festive season. A wider list compiled by our Community Wealth Building team for the City Region is available here.
Vintage Vibes: Transforming local lives
Over 12,000 older people in Edinburgh will have the TV as their main form of company this Christmas period. For hundreds of local over-60s, everything changed with one Vintage Vibes friendship. This Christmas, you can let someone know they matter – by writing one simple Christmas card to a local older person in Scotland’s capital. Visit the Vintage Vibes website here to find out more.
Make a difference this Christmas with Fresh Start
Fresh Start is an Edinburgh-based charity helping people who have been homeless to set up their new home and settle in their community. You can show your support for those experiencing hardship this festive season by donating to the Cookers for Christmas Appeal. Your donation will help support those who are emerging from homelessness by providing them with essential white goods, such as cookers, fridges/freezers and washing machines. Visit the Fresh Start Just Giving page to get involved.
Be a Secret Santa for a vulnerable child with Action for Children
Action for Children and Nationwide Building Society are working in partnership on the Secret Santa campaign. The magic of Christmas begins in childhood - it’s a time for children to feel loved and make memories that last a lifetime. But for too many children across the UK, Christmas is anything but magical. To help change that, you can become Secret Santa by visiting the Action for Children website and donating.
Empty Kitchens Full Hearts' Big Give Challenge
For one week only, every donation you make to Empty Kitchens Full Hearts will be match-funded — doubling your impact. Donate £20 today, and you’ll provide two full weeks of healthy meals and wraparound care for someone who needs support this winter. With your help, we can reach 300 people with warmth, nourishment, and vital care during the coldest months of the year. Match funding is available from 12 pm on December 2nd to 12 pm on December 9th, 2025. To have your gift doubled, simply donate through the Big Give campaign using the link.
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