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Young People’s Partnerships in Lockdown
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 …
Our 2020 annual report is here
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 N …
Ecas adapts services for virtual delivery
Physically disabled adults in Edinburgh and Lothian can once again access the Grants Fund, Activities, Befriending, and Young People’s Services. With …
Distance befriending reduces isolation
When Joan found herself more isolated during the coronavirus pandemic, she found company in Ecas’ new Distance Befriending Service.
Online activity groups now open to new members
“I can still enjoy my art class whilst staying safe and not having to travel outdoors.”
Join our activity groups!
Our activity groups include art, crafts, reading/writing, computing, yoga, tai chi/meditation and music!
Ecas activity groups resume with virtual meetings
In our 100-year history, Ecas has adapted to a lot of major world events, including the Great Depression and World War II. In the last few months, we’ …
Thank you volunteers!
This year’s Volunteers’ Week comes at a time of social distancing, when many of us have struggled with uncertainty and loneliness. Our Ecas volunteer …
Creativity connects Ecas activity group members
The Reading and Creative Writing group finds novel ways to meet during social distancing By John Mackay, Group Leader What’s the similarity between E. …
Befriending in the time of coronavirus
“Once we got chatting again, we had periods of good laughter amongst the uncertainty.”
Building a new service for young adults
My name is Megan and I’m the Outreach Officer at Ecas. I started in the role at the end of September 2019 to build on the work of University of Edinbu …
