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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 …
Ecas’ Young People’s Service for disabled adults is up and running
Councillor George Gordon offers his support Our one-to-one service for young people launched in January, and Ecas Outreach Officer Megan Hood has alre …
Ecas art groups visit Jupiter Artland
By Graham Young Following our 2018 exciting trip to the Kelpies, the intrepid members of Art 1 and 2 decided to go to Jupiter. Not the far-off planet, …
A brief history of Ecas
Celebrating 100+ years of promoting equality, choice and participation Did you know Ecas has been supporting people with a physical disability for mor …
Showcase event shines a spotlight on Ecas services
Activity group members display their talents and achievements After a fantastic year of fun, funding grants, and befriending, the Ecas AGM Showcase la …
Ecas launches a new service for disabled young adults
Individuals and organisations are encouraged to get in touch with ideas and referrals At a showcase event before our AGM recently, Ecas looked back at …
Art and Craft Exhibition and Sale
After a busy year of creativity and fun, our Art and Craft groups are ready to welcome visitors to our Art and Craft Exhibition and Sale. Drop by the …
Visiting author offers inspiration
By Reading and Creative Writing group leader John Mackay One of the most pressing concerns for any writer is the question of inspiration. Where does i …
Our annual report looks back at a busy year
Hot off the presses is our 2018-19 Annual Report. It’s full of our lively clients sharing their experiences with Ecas activities, befriending services …
A story of art, community and friendship
How can art and disability help empower and engage people with a physical disability? In this short and inspiring blog, Ecas art leader Graham Young s …
Learning at Work Week 2019
As Learning at Work Week 2019 kicks-off we’re celebrating all things learning in the charity sector by sitting down with our Befriending Assistant, Sa …
The Gathering 2019
Celebrating 15 years of charity work in Scotland It feels like only yesterday that we were at the SECC for this year’s edition of SCVO’s The Gathering …
