Charities we Support
Fairmilehead Parish Church is proud to support the fantastic work of the following charities.
Marie Curie Hospice
Mediterranean Hope
Church of Scotland HIV programme
Collections from Christmas services
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Retiring Collection - Marie Curie Hospice
The retiring collections from our Christmas services this year raised over £1,160, which was split equally between the local Marie Curie hospice and Mediterranean Hope.
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And our charity breakfast on Sunday 7 January 2024 raised a further £115 for Mediterranean Hope.
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We will hold a retiring collection in aid of the Marie Curie Hospice on Sunday 21st April 2024
Edinburgh Food & Baby Bank
Our Babybank is open in the church centre foyer. If you are coming in to worship with us or to use our halls for a class please consider leaving a donation for a family in need at our drop-off point.
We need nappies, baby jars, pasta, child shampoo, treats for toddlers and older children of school age.
Thank you.
Edinburgh Uniform Bank
If you are able to donate any items of new school clothing, please leave them with our Church Office Monday to Friday 9:15am to 12:15 am. All children who receive our donations fall under one or more family of these categories They are unable to attend school or fully participate in the curriculum without new clothing, or They are vulnerable to bullying because of issues related to their clothing, or Their self-esteem, well-being or attendance is compromised because of issues related to school clothing, or Hygiene issues are likely to be improved by the provision of more school clothing, or They do not have access to clothing of an appropriate size or deemed suitable for their school. There is a list of clothing on the poster attached poster, however there is also a need for Leggings and joggers Skirts and trousers Jumpers, sweatshirts and cardigans Shirts and polo shirts Socks, tights, vests and pants Coats (warm jackets or light raincoats) Gym shorts and plain t-shirts School bags (large enough to fit A4 books) Warm hats and gloves Drawstring bags Towels (for swimming lessons) Hair accessories Pencil cases Pens and pencils Sharpeners, erasers and rulers Maths sets Notebooks Many thanks, Edinburgh Uniform
