Charity within 5 miles of Edinburgh

21 events within 5 miles

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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

Beat It!

Greg Pearson, Six Storeys High, Jack Rowberry play live plus acoustic sets from Raff (OK Social Club) and Steven (The 10:04s) all raising funds for Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres.

The Liquid Room, Edinburgh (1.2 miles)

Sat 15 Jun

Over-14s only

£7 / 0131 225 2564

  • 18:00

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

Dan's Old Skool Disco

A night of old skool dancing to indie, soul, and disco tunes raising funds for children's education and health care in Tanzania.

The City Café, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)

Sat 8 Jun

£6 / 0131 220 0125

  • 20:00

Edinburgh Marathon

If you're going to break yourself by running further and faster than the human body was made to go, you may as well do it somewhere picturesque – and Edinburgh is certainly that (if a little windy at times). Participants run for a variety of charities.

London Road, Edinburgh (0.5 miles)

Sat 25 May

Times & prices vary

Sun 26 May

Times & prices vary

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The Edinburgh Moonwalk

A sponsored nocturnal power walk to raise funds to combat breast cancer. As an added bonus, all participants are invited to walk in their bras (and that includes the men).

Leith Links, Edinburgh (1.7 miles)

Sat 8 Jun

Over-13s only

£32.50–£72.50 entry fee / 01483 741430

  • 20:00 – 12:00

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

First Step Benefit

First Step is a community based project, giving a helping hand to parents with children in order to raise confidence and skills. A selection of comedians, including Gareth Waugh and Becky Price, give up their time to make you laugh, in aid of a good cause.

The Stand, Edinburgh (1.2 miles)

Tue 18 Jun

£7 (£6) / 0131 558 7272

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

Nifty at Fifty

It's the first day of the 50/50 Food Festival, and Henderson's staff are running the Edinburgh Half Marathon dressed up like giant vegetables. Naturally. Cheer them on at Regent Road as they race to support Edinburgh Garden Partners. Pledges can be made at the restaurant.

Edinburgh City Centre (1.1 miles)

Sun 26 May

Free

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 08:00
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Photography Exhibition

Charity photography exhibition in aid of the Sick Kids Friends Foundation.

Summerhall, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)

Thu 30 May

£3 / 07908 466958

  • 19:30 – 22:00

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

The Rising Souls and Lindsay & The Storm

Souful blues rock from The Rising Souls at this acoustic gig raising funds for Railway Children.

Electric Circus, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)

Fri 14 Jun

£10 / 0131 226 4224

  • 19:00

RM Hubbert, Adam Stafford and Esther Swift

Fundraiser for Edinburgh Carers Council headed by the guitar instrumentals from ex-El Hombre Trajeado man RM Hubbert.

Electric Circus, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)

Thu 6 Jun

£6 / 0131 226 4224

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
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Rock Trust Postcard Exhibition

Charity art auction for The Rock Trust, which works with young people who are at risk of being homeless.

Castle Galleries, Edinburgh (1.2 miles)

Fri 24 May

Free / 0131 261 9181

  • 10:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 261 9181

  • 10:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 0131 261 9181

  • 10:00
…and 18 more dates until 13 Jun

The Sick Kids Foundation Teddy Toddle and Summer Fair 2012

A fun day out to raise money for the Sick Kids Friends Foundation with a Teddy Toddle, fairground attractions and the chance to meet some of your favourite telly and movie stars.

Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh (0.6 miles)

Sat 15 Jun

£5 per toddler for the Teddy Toddle / 0131 668 4949

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Symphony of Support for Afghan Women

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

Reid Concert Hall, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)

Sun 23 Jun

£10 (£8) / 07810 541634

  • 19:30 – 21:30

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

Victorian Trout Conspiracy, AC Rid, Black Riot Valves and Lisa Aird

Charity concert in memory of Alex Marr. All money goes to the British Heart Foundation.

The Bongo Club, Edinburgh (1.2 miles)

Sat 1 Jun

£5 / 0131 558 8844

  • 19:00 – 22:00