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“In short, the experience of befriending proved to be a massively positive part of my life and hopefully that of my befriendee.”   David was a Volunteer Befriender with Ecas for 4 years. Read about his journey here: After 33 years working in retai …

Inspiration is a funny thing – it can come from something as sublime as a dramatic landscape, or as ridiculous as a trip to the toilet. It’s a well-known fact that more than a few poets and authors have remedied their writer’s block by answering the ca …

The past year has been tough. Between lockdowns and restrictions, most people have felt isolated from our friends and unable to do a lot of the things in life that we enjoy. The future can feel uncertain, and it’s easy to be overwhelmed, frustrated and …

Our recently published Annual Report looks back at some of Ecas’s greatest hits from April 2019 to March 2020.  Here are a few of the highlights: In November 2019, the Ecas AGM Showcase allowed us to highlight the work of Ecas and our group activity me …

Physically disabled adults in Edinburgh and Lothian can once again access the Grants Fund, Activities, Befriending, and Young People’s Services. With the recent decision to re-open the Grants Fund, Ecas is now offering our full range of activities and …

When Joan found herself more isolated during the coronavirus pandemic, she found company in Ecas’ new Distance Befriending Service.