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The Botanics, the Burrell and more, thanks Aegon!
In the first year of our charity partnership, Aegon UK have helped us make a big difference….
Volunteer Art and Craft Assistants
Passionate about Art or Crafts and volunteering to help people with a physical disability in Edinburgh?
Ecas Annual Report 2024/25 – OUT NOW
Enjoy the many highlights of 2024-25 with Ecas, including updates on our Activities, Befriending Service and Grants.
Befriending trips, funded by Aegon
Enjoy the latest on a range of trips for our befriending matches, funded by our friends at Aegon
Ken and Ecas
An Ecas grant to cover a powerpack and transport costs helped Ken reclaim his freedom. Ken’s daughters share his Ecas story.
Ecas at The Edinburgh International Book Festival
In August 2025, the Book Festival invited the Ecas Reading and Creative Writing Group to perform their own work. Here’s the full story…
Ecas visit to the Royal Botanic Garden
In July 2025, 40 of us from Ecas visited the Royal Botanic Garden. Here are the highlights
Logan and Ecas
Logan’s Ecas Grant covered the cost of an iPad. His PAMIS programme is now within reach at all times
Barbara and Ecas
Barbara, Ecas and the power of imagination! Barbara has been a regular with Ecas for over 20 years…
Meet Rosa our Befriending Assistant
As her inspiring story reveals, Rosa brings a wealth of experience, humanity and a wonderful perspective to her role as Befriending Assistant
Hannah and Ecas
An enlightening experience! Hannah has been volunteering as our Art Group Assistant. We asked her to share her Ecas story
Award-winning writer, Kate Foster, visits Ecas
Award-winning writer, Kate Foster, visits Ecas and our Reading and Creative Writing group, thanks to the Scottish Book Trust
