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It’s easy to view our e-newsletter here. In our latest edition you learn from families what Kindred means to them, and from fundraisers and volunteers alike why they want to support our work.  Kindred, as ever, has many thank yous to offer, plus there’s a festive “save the date” to pencil into your calendar! You can…

In the summer we saw some unusual fundraising take place for Kindred: a 24 hour outdoor stationary bike ride right in the heart of West Linton! The event involved a team of volunteers taking half-hour shifts over 24 hours to do a virtual Lands End to John O’Groats cycle of 874 miles or more, raising…

Join us at our online AGM on the morning of Wednesday 26th October to find out more about how Kindred has supported families over the last year. After concluding AGM matters, Kindred staff will present the latest updates and developments in key areas of our service. DATE: Wednesday 26th October 2022 TIME: 4pm – 4.45pm (we advise…

Kindred would like to thank all the people, big and small, and the four-legged friend, that completed the Kiltwalk on Sunday 18th September.  So far their efforts in The Wee Wander and The Mighty Stride are on target to raise over £4000 for our service, including the generous 50% match of any funds raised, given…

We know that for parents of children with complex healthcare needs it can be hard to get out of the house or hospital some days. That means we are truly grateful to all of the families, including grandparents and siblings, that made it along to our special summer event at the Botanic Cottage, in the…

Kindred’s head office has recently moved from its base at Rutland Court Lane to new premises at 1 St Colme Street, EH3 6AA, in Edinburgh. We’re delighted that we are continuing supporting families from our new and equally central location. Our bases at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in Edinburgh, and in Fife have not…

For Immediate Release: press release re People’s Postcode Trust Award, April 2022 Players of People’s Postcode Lottery enable Kindred Advocacy to support parents of children with complex needs in Scotland! We are delighted to announce that the People’s Postcode Trust, a grant-giving charity funded entirely by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, have awarded Kindred £23,708 to support…

Kindred are delighted to announce receipt of a £15,000 donation from the Walter Scott & Partners Ltd Giving Group. £12,000 was given to enable families of children with complex needs to access vital emotional support through Kindred’s counselling service.  A further £3,000 was given to support Kindred to run an E-PAtS or Early Positive Approaches to Support parental training…