Society and Culture

Craiglockhart Community Council Craiglockhart Community Council- Offers contact information, meeting details, agendas, minutes, local events, news, maps, site links and photographs of views and historical buildi… The Thistle Foundation The Thistle Foundation- Charity supporting people with disabilities and long term health conditions. Includes services provided and personal testimonies. Edinburgh West End Community Council Edinburgh West End Community Council- A statutory consultee representing the community at the local authority and other public bodies. Includes councillors, meetings and minutes. Citizens Advice Edinburgh Citizens Advice Edinburgh- Provides free, confidential and impartial advice. Includes services offered and information about volunteering. The Confucius Institute for Scotland The Confucius Institute for Scotland- Promotes educational, economic, and cultural ties between Scotland and China, based at Edinburgh University. In English and Chinese. The Action Group The Action Group- A voluntary organisation that has developed a range of services for people with support needs and learning disabilities and their carers throughout Edinburgh and… UNISON City of Edinburgh Branch UNISON City of Edinburgh Branch- Trade union organisation. Murrayfield Community Council Murrayfield Community Council- Serving the communities of Belford, Belmont, Coltbridge, Craigleith, Glendevon, Murrayfield, Ravelston, Roseburn, Saughtonhall and Wester Coates. Mi… Edinburgh Community Trust Edinburgh Community Trust- Organisation in Scotland's capital setting up "social firms" to provide work and training for people with mental health problems. Typical businesses inc… Edinburgh Chiapas Solidarity Group Edinburgh Chiapas Solidarity Group- Offers details of events, profile, gallery, and contacts. Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council- Umbrella body for voluntary organisations in city. Provides advice, information, training and support for networks. Autonomous Centre of Edinburgh Autonomous Centre of Edinburgh- Self-funded campaign and social centre, against social, economic and ecological injustice and exploitation. Information, events and contact details. Colinton Connections Colinton Connections- Community site with links to local businesses, Burns Club and local golf course. Southside and Newington Newsblog Southside and Newington Newsblog- Offers information and articles on news in the area. Shakti Women's Aid Shakti Women's Aid- Helps black minority ethnic women who are experiencing domestic, physical or emotional abuse. Information about their refuge, resettlement support, legal advic… The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home- History of the centre, pet care, how to donate or adopt a pet. South Edinburgh Crime Prevention Panel South Edinburgh Crime Prevention Panel- One of twenty CP Panels in the Lothian and Borders Police Area. Edinburgh 247.com Edinburgh 247.com- Local community site for with news, links, message boards, classifieds, what's on calendar, weather and general information. Epilepsy Scotland Epilepsy Scotland- Registered charity operating in Edinburgh to support people directly or indirectly affected by epilepsy. Includes details of their services, training and educat… Institut Français d'Ecosse Institut Français d'Ecosse- The French Institute offers music, theatre, exhibitions, language courses and library. Cats Protection Cats Protection- Renfrewshire branch; includes details of events, animal adoption, membership, lost and found section, and contacts. Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire- Supports the voluntary sector; offers details of services, projects, and contacts. The Strathallan Story The Strathallan Story- About the sinking of the SS Strathallan troopship in December 1942. Location, survivor and eyewitness accounts, gallery, plus information on Tail o' the Ban… East Renfrewshire Liberal Democrats East Renfrewshire Liberal Democrats- Focus, events, minutes, officers and contact details. East Dunbartonshire Association for Mental Health East Dunbartonshire Association for Mental Health- Voluntary sector organisation and charity; offers group profile, details of services, training, events, and contacts. East Dunbartonshire Scottish Socialist Party East Dunbartonshire Scottish Socialist Party- Offers details of events, commentary, meetings, and contacts. Carers Link East Dunbartonshire Carers Link East Dunbartonshire- Support and resources for carers; offers profile, details of services, groups, advice, and contacts. East Dunbartonshire Child Protection Committee East Dunbartonshire Child Protection Committee- Offers group profile, details for young persons, professionals, the public, and contacts. Eighteen And Under Eighteen And Under- Offers confidential support and information to any young person, aged 18 and under, who has experienced sexual, physical or emotional abuse. Includes an advice… Age Concern Dundee Age Concern Dundee- Provides support, care, information, learning opportunities and leisure activities from centres in Dundee and Broughty Ferry.