Charity within 5 miles of Edinburgh

17 events within 5 miles

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The RoadBlock Run

RoadBlock Run (formerly Urbanathlon) returns with another race filled with obstacles for runners to negotiate in aid of Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland. Prizes for fastest males, females and teams, as well as a special prize for runners in fancy dress.

Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh (0.5 miles)

Sun 22 Sep

£14 / 0845 450 2000

  • 11:30 – 16:00

Wine Tasting and Quiz Evening

Taste a number of wines hand-picked by Henderson Wines, followed up by a quiz on all the wine knowledge you just learned with your brain and your tastebuds. Proceeds go back into the work of Eric Liddell centre, who work with people with dementia.

Eric Liddell Centre, Edinburgh (2.1 miles)

Fri 21 Jun

£12 / 0131 447 4520

Symphony of Support for Afghan Women

Concert in aid of Amnesty International with works by Tchaikovsky, Walton and Wagner.

Reid Concert Hall, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)

Sun 23 Jun

£10 (£8) / 0844 884 2920

  • 19:30 – 21:30

Midsummer Strawberry Tea

Make sure the longest day of the year is as summer as possible by indulging in some strawberry tarts and strawberry tea (or juice for the young'uns). Proceeds go back in to Eric Liddell Centre, where they work with people with dementia.

Eric Liddell Centre, Edinburgh (2.1 miles)

Sat 22 Jun

£5 / 0131 447 4520

  • 13:00 – 16:00

Miles for Macmillan

Get fit, enjoy the views and raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support by walking through the lovely setting of Holyrood Park on either a 3-mile or an 8-mile route. Suitable for the whole family (except for Rover).

Holyrood Park, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)

Sun 1 Sep

£10 / 0300 100 0200

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Random Acts of Kindness

Raise money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer by performing a random act of kindness.

Gallery Seventeen, Edinburgh (1.5 miles)

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0131 558 1108

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 0131 558 1108

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 0131 558 1108

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Rewind to the 70s

70s music all night long from Alvin Stardust, The Rubettes (featuring Alan Williams) and Slade at this charity concert raising money in aid of the National Autistic Society.

Assembly @ Assembly Hall, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)

Sat 26 Oct

£30 / 0131 623 3030

Short Com

A not for profit short film programme featuring the best and funniest independent comedy films. Short Com supports CALM, the male suicide prevention charity.

The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)

Mon 24 Jun

Free / 0131 558 8209

Tue 25 Jun

Free / 0131 558 8209

T-Rextasy and Alvin Stardust

Rewind to the 70s special raising funds in aid of the National Autistic Society.

The Picture House, Edinburgh (1.7 miles)

Sat 22 Jun

Over-14s only

£16 / 01450 372115

  • 19:00

Tour de Forth

Charity cycling event, with routes to suit all levels of fitness and ability, in aid of the Mercy Corps. Participation in any route comes with marshalling, road closures where necessary, mechanical support and a sweep vehicle for those who cannot complete the route, drink and snack stops, an event t-shirt and induction…

Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh (2.2 miles)

Sun 4 Aug

Times to be confirmed / £12–£30 (Children £8) / 0131 555 8888

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1SCOTS Afghanistan Presentation

A talk and discussion of the 1SCOTS and their time spent recently in Afghanistan.

The Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh (1.4 miles)

Thu 27 Jun

£25 (includes supper and £10 donation to 1SCOTS Benevolent Fund) / 0131 556 4270

  • 19:00 – 21:00

Big Fun Run

A 5km fun run with charity partners available for those wishing to raise sponsorship for a good cause.

Holyrood Park, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)

Sun 28 Jul

Entry fees vary / 0131 652 8150

  • 11:00

Bus Pass Concert

Help raise funds for Diabetes Research and the Society for Research into Parkinson's Disease at this special concert featuring 40 local musicians. Robert J Howden celebrates his 60th birthday by conducting the orchestra as they play classical film themes and easy listening hits.

Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh (0.7 miles)

Sat 13 Jul

£10 (£8) / 0131 556 4683

  • 19:00

Edinburgh Night Ride

Criss-cross your way across the city as an individual rider or as part of a team, and check out the sites of the city all bathed in glorious moonlight. It's a 50-mile course, starting at Holyrood Palace, heading out to Musselburgh, and looping back to Holyrood via the Royal Mile. Ride for the charity of your choice.

Edinburgh (1.0 miles)

Sat 7 Sep

Times to be confirmed / £39 to register, plus £60 self-funding or £160 in sponsorship

Sun 8 Sep

Times to be confirmed / £39 to register, plus £60 self-funding or £160 in sponsorship

Fad Manners, The Bucky Skanks and The Ratistas

Ska night in aid of Sick Kids Foundation in Edinburgh headed by a tribute to the knees-up sounds of Bad Manners.

The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)

Sat 13 Jul

£8 in advance; £9 on the door / 0131 556 7060

  • 19:00

Kipawa Comedy Fundraiser

Comedians donate their time and jokes to raise funds for Kipawa.

Gilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)

Mon 12 Aug

Sportsmans

£10 / 0131 226 0000

  • 20:30 – 22:30

Trade School Drawing Class

Get familiar with pencils and colours on paper, composition and proportions, with a little help from Trade School instructors Marcin and Federica. The Trade School works on a bartering system, so bring something to trade with the instructors for the lesson.

Duncan Place Resource Centre, Edinburgh (1.4 miles)

Wed 19 Jun

Payment through bartering system / 07592 746618