After a fundraiser at TESCO with a tombola they so kindly organised , there was an overwhelming surprise when a donator ,who wishes to remain anonymous, presented the charity with £2,000 to take the build fund up to £100k.
The response in Orkney has been amazing towards the development of this much needed facility. In May an astounding £10,355 was added to the funds which now stand at £97,500, bringing this inspirational building closer for Orkney .
“We are looking for local volunteers to facilitate face-to-face support group meetings which we hope to hold once every 4-6 weeks.”
Mary’s Meals is calling on people in Orkney to help feed hungry children in some of the world’s poorest countries by signing up to its new fundraising challenge, From Dalmally to Malawi.
The Orkney Drugs Dog charity have a new recruit, Keegan, a one-and-a-half-year-old Sprocker.
After the great success of last year’s event, The Orkney Christmas Tractor Run will be taking place again this year on 29th of December.
After the great success of last year’s event, The Orkney Christmas Tractor Run will be taking place again this year on 29th of December.
In 1923 J.W. Cursiter who lived in Trinty, Edinburgh donated money so that ‘the inmates of Orkney Combination Poorhouse received an “extra dinner” on Christmas Day’.
Every year local shop M& Co Orkney choose a charity in their local community which will benefit from money raised in their Kirkwall shop.
“The simple pleasure of owning a book can make a huge difference in children’s lives, bringing comfort, escapism and togetherness in families.” Marc Lambert, CEO Scottish Book Trust
