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Doors Open Days 2024
Arcadia celebrates 10 years caring for families
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University announces further investment in social housing fund
Collaborating to enhance literacy
University outreach centre provides new space for community projects and partnerships
Edinburgh Giants: Transforming Lives Through Inclusive Wheelchair Rugby
University Celebrates Economic and Social Impact in the Local Community
Groundswell Scotland
Empowering Communities: University's 'Community Access to Rooms' Scheme Provides Space for Growth and Collaboration
Community Grants - Delivering Social Impact
Dr Bell’s Family Centre
Volunteer Week: Cultivating community at Lauriston Farm
Bridgend Farmhouse
Get involved in Volunteers' Week 2023
Local partnership equips people with skills for a digital world
Youth Vision’s Community Sensory Garden
The Principal of the University of Edinburgh signed a Social Impact Pledge
New community partnership between the University of Edinburgh and People Know How
University of Edinburgh backs fund that aims to diversify social investments
2022 News
Doors Open Days 2022 | Visit this weekend!
Preston Street Primary School Celebrates 125th Anniversary
Refugee Week
Sew good! - University finds new homes for old sewing machines
Our Edinburgh Neighbourhood - call for engagement
Discover more about Gaelic in Edinburgh during World Gaelic Week
Festival brings together live music and experts to offer mental health support to Edinburgh residents
Engaging young people in climate change
2021 Edinburgh Gaelic Festival launched
Edinburgh communities and COP26
2021 news
Doors Open Days 2021
Welcoming back students to Edinburgh
Collaboration in action: Tollcross residents and Edinburgh Book Festival
Dear Lothian: all aboard the summer arts programme!
Curious Edinburgh photo presented to US President
University contributes £1m into social investment fund to tackle homelessness in Edinburgh
Get involved in Volunteers Week 2021
New community centre for Craigmillar is open!
University donates to local organisations
Data comic highlights crime trends in Scotland
60 seconds with Gavin Donoghue: our reformed Community Board
Otter spotting in Edinburgh
Univeristy of Edinburgh signs up to vision for city
2020 news
University reaffirms its commitment to the city with new Community Plan
Community benefit in action
Sowing the seed for successful local projects
Doors Open Days 2020
Welcoming back students to Edinburgh's universities
University supports local action through emergency micro-grants fund
Community’s pandemic response receives University support
BioQuarter boxes given to Edinburgh pupils to inspire next generation of scientists
University and Balfour Beatty mark Eid by making donation
Staff get a day of paid leave to volunteer in community
Object(s) of the Month: Parthenon Friezes at ECA
Object(s) of the Month: Ashworth Building Reliefs
Edinburgh Local Update
Placement Strikes a Chord
Object(s) of the Month: Simplicity to Grandeur
Join our Team
Community grants hit £200k milestone
Object of the month: Winsome Douglass Cushion
University joins 'Food Waste Revolution'
2019 news
Object(s) of the month: Discovery Drawers
University Joins Forces with Charteris Centre
Object of the month: Chinese headdress
Digital Skills Blog
Congratulations to Castleview
Object of the month: The Buglette
2019 Edinburgh Gaelic Festival launched
Doors Open Day 2019
University Makes Positive Pledge
The Local and the Global
Object of the month: Dancing Photo
Cartoon hero adds colour to quad for charity trail
Object of the month: Indian Mayuri Lute
Edinburgh Local Showcase: Engagement in the Curriculum
Object of the month: Florence Nightingale’s Lace Cap
Object of the month: Gaita gallega (Galician bagpipes)
Community Grants Scheme now open!
Public light show at city landmark honours student’s charitable legacy
All are welcome to the Festival of Creative Learning 2019!
Estates Team raise over £5,500 for dementia research
2018 news
Rugby stars rallied for charity sports quiz
BioQuarter points the way
Students and staff raise money to end homelessness
University lights up the Southside
Experts teach tour guides the real story of Burke and Hare
University opens its doors to the public
Experienced teacher needed for research project
Grassmarket social entrepreneur given honorary degree
Over a hundred attendees at the Edinburgh Local Showcase and Forum
How To Read a Novel
St Cecilia's Hall supports people affected by dementia
Virtual walking tours of Edinburgh
First Modern Apprentice at the IGMM
Telling it like it is deaf
Library treasures old and new
Spy Week 2018
Delivering Positive Impact for Society
University turns purple in aid of epilepsy
Celebration of Edinburgh's international community
Art Masterclasses for S5 and S6 pupils
New programme offers another chance to study
£1m investment will be force for social good
Sleep out makes big impact
Season's Greetings!
Giving and receiving at Christmas
Shoppers take part in Festival of Social Science
Students develop business ideas that tackle social challenges
City of Edinburgh honours University Principal
Students splash colour in school playground
School reunion for unique local residents
Rare artworks donated to gallery
Free online course about your pet
Making Edinburgh a great place to be
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Foreword from Lesley McAra
What we did in year three
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Social Impact Pledge 2023
Dick Vet in the Community
Edinburgh Eats
Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas
Re-Act: Working with New Scot’s families
Recipe book for people experiencing homelessness
Get involved in the Lothian Diary Project
The University joins forces with local organisations to expand IT distribution efforts
Craigmillar Now
Student volunteers spread friendship in Edinburgh
Tutors help Syrian refugees to settle in
Living and working in Edinburgh
Dirty Weekenders
Children’s Holiday Venture
University Supports Sudanese Forum
Why Football is More Than Just a Game
Students Give Young People a Sporting Chance
St Mary’s Cathedral Workshop
The Edinburgh Girls Project
Who deserves a second chance?
The Edinburgh Pad Project
Re-imagining Nicolson Square
University supports local charity to help vulnerable members of the community
Investing in early support for young people
Film Poetry Project
Comic for kinship carers helps de-stress family life
Friends and Alumni are giving back
On the trail of Public Art
Raising funds for MND research
Lothian Disability Badminton Club
Helping Prisoners imagine life beyond bars
Fàilte – Gaelic outreach in the city
Pre-wired Coding Club
Modern Apprenticeship Programme
A Day to Make A Difference
Our SpeakEasy
Educated Pass
Hare & Hounds Running Club
School of Scottish Studies Archives
Digital Ambassador project (ended)
Harmony Choir perform this Christmas
SHRUB Coop
IDEAL energy project
Re-imagining Hunter Square
Edinburgh Remakery
Preston Street playground
granton:hub
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Welcome to the Edinburgh community!
Doors Open Days 2024
Arcadia celebrates 10 years caring for families
Meet our new Social Impact Manager
Engaging with Community at Local Festivals
University announces further investment in social housing fund
Collaborating to enhance literacy
University outreach centre provides new space for community projects and partnerships
Edinburgh Giants: Transforming Lives Through Inclusive Wheelchair Rugby
University Celebrates Economic and Social Impact in the Local Community
Groundswell Scotland
Empowering Communities: University's 'Community Access to Rooms' Scheme Provides Space for Growth and Collaboration
Community Grants - Delivering Social Impact
Dr Bell’s Family Centre
Volunteer Week: Cultivating community at Lauriston Farm
Bridgend Farmhouse
Get involved in Volunteers' Week 2023
Local partnership equips people with skills for a digital world
Youth Vision’s Community Sensory Garden
The Principal of the University of Edinburgh signed a Social Impact Pledge
New community partnership between the University of Edinburgh and People Know How
University of Edinburgh backs fund that aims to diversify social investments
2022 News
Doors Open Days 2022 | Visit this weekend!
Preston Street Primary School Celebrates 125th Anniversary
Refugee Week
Sew good! - University finds new homes for old sewing machines
Our Edinburgh Neighbourhood - call for engagement
Discover more about Gaelic in Edinburgh during World Gaelic Week
Festival brings together live music and experts to offer mental health support to Edinburgh residents
Engaging young people in climate change
2021 Edinburgh Gaelic Festival launched
Edinburgh communities and COP26
2021 news
Doors Open Days 2021
Welcoming back students to Edinburgh
Collaboration in action: Tollcross residents and Edinburgh Book Festival
Dear Lothian: all aboard the summer arts programme!
Curious Edinburgh photo presented to US President
University contributes £1m into social investment fund to tackle homelessness in Edinburgh
Get involved in Volunteers Week 2021
New community centre for Craigmillar is open!
University donates to local organisations
Data comic highlights crime trends in Scotland
60 seconds with Gavin Donoghue: our reformed Community Board
Otter spotting in Edinburgh
Univeristy of Edinburgh signs up to vision for city
2020 news
University reaffirms its commitment to the city with new Community Plan
Community benefit in action
Sowing the seed for successful local projects
Doors Open Days 2020
Welcoming back students to Edinburgh's universities
University supports local action through emergency micro-grants fund
Community’s pandemic response receives University support
BioQuarter boxes given to Edinburgh pupils to inspire next generation of scientists
University and Balfour Beatty mark Eid by making donation
Staff get a day of paid leave to volunteer in community
Object(s) of the Month: Parthenon Friezes at ECA
Object(s) of the Month: Ashworth Building Reliefs
Edinburgh Local Update
Placement Strikes a Chord
Object(s) of the Month: Simplicity to Grandeur
Join our Team
Community grants hit £200k milestone
Object of the month: Winsome Douglass Cushion
University joins 'Food Waste Revolution'
2019 news
Object(s) of the month: Discovery Drawers
University Joins Forces with Charteris Centre
Object of the month: Chinese headdress
Digital Skills Blog
Congratulations to Castleview
Object of the month: The Buglette
2019 Edinburgh Gaelic Festival launched
Doors Open Day 2019
University Makes Positive Pledge
The Local and the Global
Object of the month: Dancing Photo
Cartoon hero adds colour to quad for charity trail
Object of the month: Indian Mayuri Lute
Edinburgh Local Showcase: Engagement in the Curriculum
Object of the month: Florence Nightingale’s Lace Cap
Object of the month: Gaita gallega (Galician bagpipes)
Community Grants Scheme now open!
Public light show at city landmark honours student’s charitable legacy
All are welcome to the Festival of Creative Learning 2019!
Estates Team raise over £5,500 for dementia research
2018 news
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Edinburgh art raises cash for charity
Grant scheme awards over £70,000 to community projects
Rugby stars rallied for charity sports quiz
BioQuarter points the way
Students and staff raise money to end homelessness
University lights up the Southside
Experts teach tour guides the real story of Burke and Hare
University opens its doors to the public
Experienced teacher needed for research project
Grassmarket social entrepreneur given honorary degree
Over a hundred attendees at the Edinburgh Local Showcase and Forum
How To Read a Novel
St Cecilia's Hall supports people affected by dementia
Virtual walking tours of Edinburgh
First Modern Apprentice at the IGMM
Telling it like it is deaf
Library treasures old and new
Spy Week 2018
Delivering Positive Impact for Society
University turns purple in aid of epilepsy
Celebration of Edinburgh's international community
Art Masterclasses for S5 and S6 pupils
New programme offers another chance to study
£1m investment will be force for social good
Sleep out makes big impact
Season's Greetings!
Giving and receiving at Christmas
Shoppers take part in Festival of Social Science
Students develop business ideas that tackle social challenges
City of Edinburgh honours University Principal
Students splash colour in school playground
School reunion for unique local residents
Rare artworks donated to gallery
Free online course about your pet
Making Edinburgh a great place to be
Our Community Plan
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Foreword from Lesley McAra
What we did in year three
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1. Support social impact: enabling positive social change
2. Share knowledge and experience: data and wellbeing
3. Build close connections: getting back into community events
4. Provide services to our communities: young people
5. Open up our estate: community room use and social impact through construction
What we did in years one and two
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What we did in year one
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Supporting local communities through Covid-19
Working to end homelessness
New learning centre in Craigmillar
Helping people get back into employment through the arts
Delivering workshops in schools
Staff volunteer in their local communities
Other areas we've been making progress
Where we can make more progress
What we've done in year two
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Supporting Social Impact: Our Edinburgh Neighbourhood
Share Knowledge and Experience: Talbot Rice Gallery
Build Close Connections: University of Sanctuary
Provide Services to our Communities: University of Edinburgh Sport & Exercise
Open Our Estate: Green Communities
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Support social impact
Share knowledge and experience
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Open up our estate
Highlights 2016-19
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Centre for Regenerative Medicine and Craigmillar community
Edinburgh Futures Institute
Museums Dementia Socials
University of Sanctuary
Slurp
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How to volunteer: a checklist
Frequently Asked Questions
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Engage with local communities as part of your degree
Incorporate community engagement into your teaching
The Edinburgh Community Engagement Forum
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Best practice
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Ethics
Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme
Managing volunteers
Evaluation
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Data Protection
Projects in the community
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Social Impact Pledge 2023
Dick Vet in the Community
Edinburgh Eats
Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas
Re-Act: Working with New Scot’s families
Recipe book for people experiencing homelessness
Get involved in the Lothian Diary Project
The University joins forces with local organisations to expand IT distribution efforts
Craigmillar Now
Student volunteers spread friendship in Edinburgh
Tutors help Syrian refugees to settle in
Living and working in Edinburgh
Dirty Weekenders
Children’s Holiday Venture
University Supports Sudanese Forum
Why Football is More Than Just a Game
Students Give Young People a Sporting Chance
St Mary’s Cathedral Workshop
The Edinburgh Girls Project
Who deserves a second chance?
The Edinburgh Pad Project
Re-imagining Nicolson Square
University supports local charity to help vulnerable members of the community
Investing in early support for young people
Film Poetry Project
Comic for kinship carers helps de-stress family life
Friends and Alumni are giving back
On the trail of Public Art
Raising funds for MND research
Lothian Disability Badminton Club
Helping Prisoners imagine life beyond bars
Fàilte – Gaelic outreach in the city
Pre-wired Coding Club
Modern Apprenticeship Programme
A Day to Make A Difference
Our SpeakEasy
Educated Pass
Hare & Hounds Running Club
School of Scottish Studies Archives
Digital Ambassador project (ended)
Harmony Choir perform this Christmas
SHRUB Coop
IDEAL energy project
Re-imagining Hunter Square
Edinburgh Remakery
Preston Street playground
granton:hub
Community grants
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Community Grant Scheme
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Community Grants guidance notes
Terms and Conditions
Reporting for grant holders
Micro-grant Scheme
The Community Grant Scheme: Five years of community impact
Projects previously funded
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Round 14 - Spring 2024 and Midlothian STEM
Round 13 - Autumn 2023
Round 12 - Spring 2023
Round 11 - Autumn 2022
Round 10 - Spring 2022
Round 9 - Autumn 2021
The green micro-grants 2021
Round 8 - Spring 2021
Round 7 - Autumn 2020
Covid-19 projects
Round 6 - Spring 2020
Round 5 - Autumn 2019
Round 4 - Spring 2019
Round 3 - Autumn 2018
Round 2 - Spring 2018
Round 1 - Autumn 2017
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Learning for Locals
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Free legal advice
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Hope Park Counselling Centre
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Nursery
Services for business
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Our research and you
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Consultation | Long-Term Forest Plan
New Darwin
City Region Deal
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About the Data-Driven Innovation initiative
The Data-Driven Innovation hubs
Connecting academics and industry
Opportunities for academic staff
Subsite menu
Welcome to the Edinburgh community!
Doors Open Days 2024
Arcadia celebrates 10 years caring for families
Meet our new Social Impact Manager
Engaging with Community at Local Festivals
University announces further investment in social housing fund
Collaborating to enhance literacy
University outreach centre provides new space for community projects and partnerships
Edinburgh Giants: Transforming Lives Through Inclusive Wheelchair Rugby
University Celebrates Economic and Social Impact in the Local Community
Groundswell Scotland
Empowering Communities: University's 'Community Access to Rooms' Scheme Provides Space for Growth and Collaboration
Community Grants - Delivering Social Impact
Dr Bell’s Family Centre
Volunteer Week: Cultivating community at Lauriston Farm
Bridgend Farmhouse
Get involved in Volunteers' Week 2023
Local partnership equips people with skills for a digital world
Youth Vision’s Community Sensory Garden
The Principal of the University of Edinburgh signed a Social Impact Pledge
New community partnership between the University of Edinburgh and People Know How
University of Edinburgh backs fund that aims to diversify social investments
2022 News
Doors Open Days 2022 | Visit this weekend!
Preston Street Primary School Celebrates 125th Anniversary
Refugee Week
Sew good! - University finds new homes for old sewing machines
Our Edinburgh Neighbourhood - call for engagement
Discover more about Gaelic in Edinburgh during World Gaelic Week
Festival brings together live music and experts to offer mental health support to Edinburgh residents
Engaging young people in climate change
2021 Edinburgh Gaelic Festival launched
Edinburgh communities and COP26
2021 news
Doors Open Days 2021
Welcoming back students to Edinburgh
Collaboration in action: Tollcross residents and Edinburgh Book Festival
Dear Lothian: all aboard the summer arts programme!
Curious Edinburgh photo presented to US President
University contributes £1m into social investment fund to tackle homelessness in Edinburgh
Get involved in Volunteers Week 2021
New community centre for Craigmillar is open!
University donates to local organisations
Data comic highlights crime trends in Scotland
60 seconds with Gavin Donoghue: our reformed Community Board
Otter spotting in Edinburgh
Univeristy of Edinburgh signs up to vision for city
2020 news
University reaffirms its commitment to the city with new Community Plan
Community benefit in action
Sowing the seed for successful local projects
Doors Open Days 2020
Welcoming back students to Edinburgh's universities
University supports local action through emergency micro-grants fund
Community’s pandemic response receives University support
BioQuarter boxes given to Edinburgh pupils to inspire next generation of scientists
University and Balfour Beatty mark Eid by making donation
Staff get a day of paid leave to volunteer in community
Object(s) of the Month: Parthenon Friezes at ECA
Object(s) of the Month: Ashworth Building Reliefs
Edinburgh Local Update
Placement Strikes a Chord
Object(s) of the Month: Simplicity to Grandeur
Join our Team
Community grants hit £200k milestone
Object of the month: Winsome Douglass Cushion
University joins 'Food Waste Revolution'
2019 news
Object(s) of the month: Discovery Drawers
University Joins Forces with Charteris Centre
Object of the month: Chinese headdress
Digital Skills Blog
Congratulations to Castleview
Object of the month: The Buglette
2019 Edinburgh Gaelic Festival launched
Doors Open Day 2019
University Makes Positive Pledge
The Local and the Global
Object of the month: Dancing Photo
Cartoon hero adds colour to quad for charity trail
Object of the month: Indian Mayuri Lute
Edinburgh Local Showcase: Engagement in the Curriculum
Object of the month: Florence Nightingale’s Lace Cap
Object of the month: Gaita gallega (Galician bagpipes)
Community Grants Scheme now open!
Public light show at city landmark honours student’s charitable legacy
All are welcome to the Festival of Creative Learning 2019!
Estates Team raise over £5,500 for dementia research
2018 news
Rugby stars rallied for charity sports quiz
BioQuarter points the way
Students and staff raise money to end homelessness
University lights up the Southside
Experts teach tour guides the real story of Burke and Hare
University opens its doors to the public
Experienced teacher needed for research project
Grassmarket social entrepreneur given honorary degree
Over a hundred attendees at the Edinburgh Local Showcase and Forum
How To Read a Novel
St Cecilia's Hall supports people affected by dementia
Virtual walking tours of Edinburgh
First Modern Apprentice at the IGMM
Telling it like it is deaf
Library treasures old and new
Spy Week 2018
Delivering Positive Impact for Society
University turns purple in aid of epilepsy
Celebration of Edinburgh's international community
Art Masterclasses for S5 and S6 pupils
New programme offers another chance to study
£1m investment will be force for social good
Sleep out makes big impact
Season's Greetings!
Giving and receiving at Christmas
Shoppers take part in Festival of Social Science
Students develop business ideas that tackle social challenges
City of Edinburgh honours University Principal
Students splash colour in school playground
School reunion for unique local residents
Rare artworks donated to gallery
Free online course about your pet
Making Edinburgh a great place to be
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