Charities we Support
Fairmilehead Parish Church is proud to support the fantastic work of the following charities.
Marie Curie Hospice
Mediterranean Hope
Collections from Christmas services
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 2025 raised a further £115 for Mediterranean Hope.
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Edinburgh Food & Baby Bank
Our baby bank is open in the church centre foyer all year round. If you are coming in to worship, using one of our halls or simply passing by; please consider leaving a donation for a family in need at our drop-off point.
The items most in need are: nappies, baby jars, pasta, non-perishable foods, child shampoo, treats for toddlers and older children of school age.
Thank you in advance to everyone who donates and in doing so, contributes to our support effort towards the most vulnerable members of our society.
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
