Charity

East Lothian Foodbank is now encouraging people to drop off any harvest donations

East Lothian Foodbank to create warmer community hub with advice and support

The Rev Dr Leslie Milton, centre, with Callum Kerr, left, and Calum Martin, right at the finishing line of the Edinburgh Kiltwalk

The Rev Dr Leslie Milton, centre, with Callum Kerr, left, and Calum Martin, right at the finishing line of the Edinburgh Kiltwalk

Musselburgh minister completes ninth Kiltwalk challenge for good cause

A coffee morning has been held at Short Cuts, in Haddington, for more than a decade

A coffee morning has been held at Short Cuts, in Haddington, for more than a decade

Haddington fundraiser who raised £60,000 faces buckets of water for charity

Staff at Torness Power Station laced up their running shoes for a good cause

Staff at Torness Power Station laced up their running shoes for a good cause

Power station staff run almost 2,500 kilometres for Alzheimer Scotland

Gina joined Dunbar RNLI earlier this year

Gina joined Dunbar RNLI earlier this year

Trailblazing event aimed at women in search and rescue comes to East Lothian

Cardiac screening weekend to honour former Ross High RFC captain Aiden Hoenigmann

Kenny McKenzie, a board member at The Hollies, receives a cheque from Scout leader Richard Maltman, Brodie Saunders, Brandon Beecher and Reuben Saunders

Kenny McKenzie, a board member at The Hollies, receives a cheque from Scout leader Richard Maltman, Brodie Saunders, Brandon Beecher and Reuben Saunders

Scouts 'smash' fundraising challenge in aid of local charities

Auctioneer Natasha Raskin Sharp with Mark Bevan, CEO of Leuchie, and Charlie Langhorne, co-founder and managing director of Wild in Art

Auctioneer Natasha Raskin Sharp with Mark Bevan, CEO of Leuchie, and Charlie Langhorne, co-founder and managing director of Wild in Art

Leuchie Lighthouse trail raises more than £255k as Little Artists win bid for school

President Cathie Foulkes presents a cheque for £1,290 to Ann McLaughlan, SCAA’s community fundraiser for East Lothian

President Cathie Foulkes presents a cheque for £1,290 to Ann McLaughlan, SCAA’s community fundraiser for East Lothian

Senior citizens' club raises more than £1,000 for air ambulance charity

This year's winning poster was designed by Imogen McCabe, a primary 7 student at Gullane Primary School

This year's winning poster was designed by Imogen McCabe, a primary 7 student at Gullane Primary School

Popular North Berwick Umbrella Walk returns for another year of fundraising

Volunteer drivers needed to help East Lothian residents reach health appointments

The funding is expected to cover the cost of two personal locator beacons, four lifejackets and two first aid kits

The funding is expected to cover the cost of two personal locator beacons, four lifejackets and two first aid kits

Safety boost for Dunbar rowers after Cala Homes donation

Wheelchair user Sammy McLeod, who visited the sunflowers with her mum Alison McLeod and grandparents

Wheelchair user Sammy McLeod, who visited the sunflowers with her mum Alison McLeod and grandparents

All-terrain wheelchairs open up Balgone sunflower trail to more visitors

Can you help Dunbar RNLI?

Can you help Dunbar RNLI?

Dunbar RNLI appeals for someone to collect money for the charity

The event celebrated the life and music of Elvis

The event celebrated the life and music of Elvis

Elvis fans enjoy tribute act, magician, DJ and games for good cause

Dunbar's D class lifeboat launches from Dunbar Harbour

Dunbar's D class lifeboat launches from Dunbar Harbour

Live music promised for festive fundraiser for town's lifeboats

Melissa's daughter Sophie is one of the creative masterminds behind the lighthouse design

Melissa's daughter Sophie is one of the creative masterminds behind the lighthouse design

Fundraiser launched to help keep 'Little Artists' lighthouse at Law Primary

Job with The Co-operative Bank returned my confidence after Centerpoint support

Chloe undertook the bungee jump of 132 feet at Killiecrankie

Chloe undertook the bungee jump of 132 feet at Killiecrankie

Musselburgh teenager completes bungee jump to help rescue dogs

Looking forward to hosting the charity day are, left to right: hairdresser Hayley Lyall who is self-employed within the salon; Mairead Murphy, salon owner; Olivia McDonald, tattoo artist; and Mikey Greenland, senior stylist

Looking forward to hosting the charity day are, left to right: hairdresser Hayley Lyall who is self-employed within the salon; Mairead Murphy, salon owner; Olivia McDonald, tattoo artist; and Mikey Greenland, senior stylist

Hair and beauty salon set to host charity day for children's hospital charity

A football tournament in aid of two good causes has proven a massive success

A football tournament in aid of two good causes has proven a massive success

Football tournament hailed a success in aid of two good causes

Claudia Wellwood with her finished design 'Where Town meets Tide.'

Claudia Wellwood with her finished design 'Where Town meets Tide.'

Six-foot-tall lighthouses to be auctioned off for Leuchie

Programme participants and staff from Edge Group Scotland assemble with the Mega-SUP ahead of the Edge to Edge Expedition, which will see a relay team travel more than 50 miles along Scotland’s Lowland canals from Glasgow to Edinburgh on September 10

Programme participants and staff from Edge Group Scotland assemble with the Mega-SUP ahead of the Edge to Edge Expedition, which will see a relay team travel more than 50 miles along Scotland’s Lowland canals from Glasgow to Edinburgh on September 10

Mega paddle expedition will raise funds for Musselburgh organisation's new minibus

Paul McLennan, East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs MSP

Paul McLennan, East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs MSP

Paul McLennan MSP colum - Celebrating the 'powerful' work of Headway East Lothian

New 30k race to see runners take on both Traprain Law and North Berwick Law

Haddington's Save the Children shop will close next month

Haddington's Save the Children shop will close next month

'Difficult decision' made to close town centre shop after nearly 40 years

Mollie during her Antarctic expedition

Mollie during her Antarctic expedition

Record-breaking mountaineer Mollie Hughes to recount tales of two Everest summits

Applications are now open to support various initiatives in North Berwick

Applications are now open to support various initiatives in North Berwick

Applications open for cash boosts for projects and initiatives in town

Douglas Alexander MP

Douglas Alexander MP

National Lottery

Douglas Alexander MP column - Fantastic Lottery funding for East Lothian groups

Paul McLennan, East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs MSP

Paul McLennan, East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs MSP

Paul McLennan MSP column - BHF lifesaving work beats strong in East Lothian

Clare Arron is getting ready to cycle from one end of the country to the other for charity

Clare Arron is getting ready to cycle from one end of the country to the other for charity

Cyclist inspired by her cousin to pedal from Land's End to John O'Groats

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland sales executive Donna Koch with representatives from Dunbar Shed

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland sales executive Donna Koch with representatives from Dunbar Shed

Dunbar Shed receives cash boost from housebuilding scheme

Paul Choat pictured with his daughter Skye and wife Becca on Schiehallion

Paul Choat pictured with his daughter Skye and wife Becca on Schiehallion

Dad completes all 282 Munros after father dies of MND just short of goal

Margaret McArthur, herald and Margaret's grandson Jax Williams, Dunbar RNLI coxswain Gary Fairbairn, attendant Grace Paxton, lifeboat queen Brooke Thomson, attendant Maisie McKenzie, flower girl Devyn Koch, and Norma Hastie, mother of Kerry Gentle.

Margaret McArthur, herald and Margaret's grandson Jax Williams, Dunbar RNLI coxswain Gary Fairbairn, attendant Grace Paxton, lifeboat queen Brooke Thomson, attendant Maisie McKenzie, flower girl Devyn Koch, and Norma Hastie, mother of Kerry Gentle.

Record-breaking lifeboat day raises more than £20,000 for good cause

Lorraine (middle back) said her experience in Bangladesh was

Lorraine (middle back) said her experience in Bangladesh was

Author to climb Kilimanjaro after 'life-changing' visit to Rohingya refugee girls

Cream teas will be on offer

Cream teas will be on offer

Cream teas coming to Gullane to fight breast cancer

Changes East Lothian is based at Stuart House, Eskmills, in Musselburgh

Changes East Lothian is based at Stuart House, Eskmills, in Musselburgh

Mental health charity sets £30,000 fundraising target to mark its 30th anniversary

A Welsh Hymn Night proved successful

A Welsh Hymn Night proved successful

Final summer concert to be held at parish church this weekend

Could you become a member of Dunbar's RNLI crew?

Could you become a member of Dunbar's RNLI crew?

Chance offered to become a member of town's lifeboat crew

The puppies, named Bill, Elba, Jenny, Kell, Kez, Marty, Vinny and Wray, experienced the sights, sounds and smells of the aviation setting

The puppies, named Bill, Elba, Jenny, Kell, Kez, Marty, Vinny and Wray, experienced the sights, sounds and smells of the aviation setting

Guide dog puppies 'jet set for success' on Concorde training mission

Aiden Hoenigmann memorial golf day 2026

Aiden Hoenigmann memorial golf day 2026

Family 'totally overwhelmed' as £19,000 raised in memory of Aiden Hoenigmann

A handover event saw long-serving crew member and boathouse manager Ian McMinn (middle right) receive the new keys from Richard, alongside fellow volunteers involved in the project

A handover event saw long-serving crew member and boathouse manager Ian McMinn (middle right) receive the new keys from Richard, alongside fellow volunteers involved in the project

Restored RNLI donation box back in service on North Berwick’s Coo's Green

The furthest flown trophy was awarded to LAA CEO Simon Tilling, who flew up from his airfield in the south of England

The furthest flown trophy was awarded to LAA CEO Simon Tilling, who flew up from his airfield in the south of England

Clubs and societies

Fly-in at airfield marks group's 80 anniversary

The dragon boat race will raise funds for St Columba's Hospice

The dragon boat race will raise funds for St Columba's Hospice

Musselburgh rowers swap skiffs for dragon boats to raise funds for hospice

John McNally meets Queen Camilla

John McNally meets Queen Camilla

East Lothian community stalwart honoured as local hero at Scottish Parliament opening

Teenager’s success story as he becomes Centrepoint's student of the year

Cameron Dougal, age 10, (left) competes with fellow Law Primary School pupil Lochlan Forrester (10) at the new chess board in Dunbar's Lauderdale Park

Cameron Dougal, age 10, (left) competes with fellow Law Primary School pupil Lochlan Forrester (10) at the new chess board in Dunbar's Lauderdale Park

Groups come together to create giant chess set in town park

The raffle prizes include a week’s stay in an apartment in this Tuscan villa

The raffle prizes include a week’s stay in an apartment in this Tuscan villa

Win a stay in a Tuscan villa - and help East Lothian day centre

The special event takes place at Archerfield Walled Garden in August. Pictured, from left: Ali Hawkins, Clare Hughes (gardener), Val Heslop, and Maggie Cramond.

The special event takes place at Archerfield Walled Garden in August. Pictured, from left: Ali Hawkins, Clare Hughes (gardener), Val Heslop, and Maggie Cramond.

Historic walled garden throwing open gates to raise money for North Berwick charity

Hundreds brave the weather at Jordo Fest 26 in memory of young footballer

The tournament will be played at the 3G pitch off Haddington's Whittinghame Drive

The tournament will be played at the 3G pitch off Haddington's Whittinghame Drive

Football teams urged to sign up for charity tournament

A donation tin will also be present at the event, with all proceeds going to the East Lothian Foodbank

A donation tin will also be present at the event, with all proceeds going to the East Lothian Foodbank

Gardeners urged to share surplus at Wee Green Festival produce bank

Hallhill Sports Centre, Dunbar.

Hallhill Sports Centre, Dunbar.

Charity fun day with live music planned for Sunday afternoon

Volunteers wanted for Hollies Community Hub