It's good 2 give

It's good 2 give It's good 2 give! is a registered charity number SC041416
Company limited by guarantee number SC376977

It’s Good 2 Give was founded in 2010 by Ian and Lynne McNicoll OBE. We provide practical support to young cancer patients and their families across Scotland. It’s Good 2 Give provides regular and ad hoc support in partnership with hospitals and other organisations. In addition, It’s Good 2 Give created the Ripple Retreat, a purpose-built, restful place, on the shores of Loch Venachar. The Retreat

allows some young cancer patients and their families to take a short break. It enables them to spend some much needed time away from doctors, procedures, and hospitals, in a safe and calming environment. To find out more please take a look at our website www.itsgood2give.co.uk

A Final, Heartfelt Thank You! 💙As Volunteers’ Week comes to a close, we are overflowing with gratitude for our incredibl...
08/06/2026

A Final, Heartfelt Thank You! 💙

As Volunteers’ Week comes to a close, we are overflowing with gratitude for our incredible volunteering family.

Each and every one of you has made a profound difference in the lives of young cancer patients and their families. We know how busy life can get, which makes us even more grateful for the precious time you choose to share with us.

To every single volunteer who cooks, bakes, cleans, helps at Edinburgh Rugby, maintains the Ripple Retreat, or supports us behind the scenes: thank you.

You are the heartbeat of It's good 2 give, and we are endlessly grateful for everything you do! 🙌

CK



(Photo shows our wonderful volunteers)

08/06/2026

Scotland are heading to the World Cup and we’re auctioning something truly special to mark it.

We’re auctioning this signed, framed Scotland shirt from John McGinn.
“Super John” created his iconic goggles celebration as a tribute to his nephew, who has sight issues - a reminder that football truly is for everyone.

The auction runs throughout the World Cup, and every bid goes directly to It’s good 2 give, supporting young cancer patients and their families across Scotland.

Place your bid by 5pm on Thursday 18th June via the link below

https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/auction/johnmcginnsignedtop

Wishing these five wonderful ladies the very best of luck today as they take on their 26-mile challenge!I want to send a...
07/06/2026

Wishing these five wonderful ladies the very best of luck today as they take on their 26-mile challenge!

I want to send a special, personal thank you to this amazing team. I have known Helen for over 15 years, and she was a deeply valued member of our Snack Team for many of them. It is equally lovely to be joined by Linda, who continues to support us through her and her sister’s wonderful candle and scent business, Willow and White.

Seeing them rise to the challenge of raising £2600 for our charity—and as part of my own Challenge 26 campaign—has been truly heart-warming. They have trained so hard for this, and I am incredibly grateful for their hand of friendship and continued support. I really hope the weather is kind to you all today! Go get ’em!

Here is what the ladies had to say:
Meet “The Talking Walkers” Friends for over 20 years, Anne, Debra, Gillian, Helen, and Linda discovered their love of walking during Covid coffee catch-ups—and haven’t looked back.
In 2023, they completed The West Highland Way and raised over £3,600 for charities close to their hearts, including £1,200 for It’s good 2 give.
Now they’re back for a new challenge. Their target is £2,600, with every penny helping young cancer patients and their families across Scotland.
Miles of chat, miles of laughs, and one very important cause.

If you would like to sponsor this brilliant team and help them reach their goal, you can do so here:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/linda-bannatyne-4

Lynne


(Photos shows the ladies)

🌟 Celebrating Volunteer Week! 🌟 We have such wonderful It's good 2 give volunteers who help us in many different ways. ...
05/06/2026

🌟 Celebrating Volunteer Week! 🌟

We have such wonderful It's good 2 give volunteers who help us in many different ways. Today is all about shining a spotlight on our incredible event volunteers!

They're the heartbeat of our organisation, bringing energy, enthusiasm, and those contagious friendly smiles to every event. 🎉
Not only do they make fundraising fun, but they also help us raise awareness our charity!

THANK YOU!
Your dedication and passion make a real difference to the families we support!

Feeling inspired to join our volunteer family and make a difference?
Just email [email protected] for more information.

CK

Partner With Us: Corporate VolunteeringOur Corporate Volunteers are a fantastic addition to our team! It is wonderful to...
03/06/2026

Partner With Us: Corporate Volunteering

Our Corporate Volunteers are a fantastic addition to our team! It is wonderful to welcome groups who are highly engaged, excited to help, and ready to tackle the tasks that support our mission.

We warmly welcome corporate teams of all sizes. Every single group that joins us plays a vital role in keeping the Ripple Retreat a perfect, peaceful sanctuary for all the families who come to stay.

Get in Touch
If your team is ready to make a tangible difference, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out to us today to discuss how you can get involved!

CK


(Photo shows a recent team volunteering at the Ripple Retreat)

02/06/2026

WOW. What a way to celebrate 20 years of Blingo!

A massive, heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate our landmark 20th anniversary event. We had an absolute ball, and we hope you did too!

From the fabulous Bus Bingo to the brilliant Grant and the wonderful Tonya, the energy in the room was electric. The team at the Kimpton looked after us spectacularly, and Bleeker did what they do best—getting absolutely everyone up and boogying!

We are completely blown away to announce that together, we raised a phenomenal £26,000 for our wee charity!

This is such a wonderful amount, especially given our Founder Lynne's Challenge 26 this year, aiming to raise £500,000 using the number 26. This fantastic result from Blingo officially takes her running total to just over £200,000 so far this year!

We also received so many incredible offers of further support that we can’t wait to follow up on. To every single person who donated a prize, placed a bid, or bought a ticket—you are all absolute stars. Your generosity means the world to us.

Here are just a few pics from the event - thanks to Yid Whellans for taking them.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making our 20th anniversary unforgettable. Here’s to the next one!

Lynne McNicoll
Founder, It’s good 2 give

Congratulations to our lucky winner number 14 who wins this month's lottery.Our monthly lottery draw allows you a chance...
02/06/2026

Congratulations to our lucky winner number 14 who wins this month's lottery.

Our monthly lottery draw allows you a chance to win while raising funds for It's good 2 give!

Get a number for just £5 per month and each month, one lucky winner will have a chance to win from our prize fund as well as support our wonderful charity!

Prizes depend on the numbers sold so you could win:
• £250 (if 100 numbers are sold)
• £500 (if 200 numbers are sold)

The winner will be drawn on the 1st of each month.
For more information or to buy your numbers, email: [email protected]
CK


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Today marks the start of Volunteers’ Week here in the UK, and all of us at It's Good 2 Give want to extend a massive tha...
01/06/2026

Today marks the start of Volunteers’ Week here in the UK, and all of us at It's Good 2 Give want to extend a massive thank you to our incredible volunteer team! Your dedication, energy, and support over the past year have been truly invaluable.

We are incredibly grateful for everyone who helps make the Ripple Retreat such a special, peaceful sanctuary for families.

A huge, special shout-out goes to our regular volunteers who support us day in and day out—both at the Retreat and at our major events, including our amazing team who help out at Edinburgh Rugby.

Thank you all for your time, your passion, and for making such a wonderful difference. We couldn't do it without you! 🙌

CK


(Photo shows our wonderful volunteers)

What an amazing day with a HUGE group of young volunteers from Liberty University who are visiting Scotland and whilst d...
28/05/2026

What an amazing day with a HUGE group of young volunteers from Liberty University who are visiting Scotland and whilst doing do, using their time to carry out community service. It was such a privilege to meet the students and hear their dreams and aspirations. The quality of work undertaken was phenomenal, the Ripple Retreat gardens are looking amazing for this weekend's visiting family.

It's so important to us, that volunteers get something back from their visit and it was lovely to hear from a few students that their time with us, made them appreciate the little things, the things you might take for granted without realising the effort required to keep things looking good, clean and safe.

Each person has made a difference with the tasks they carried out, as that first and lasting impression felt by each visiting family, is a moment, never to be repeated ❤️

As we do with all our families, we asked the group to leave the Ripple Retreat Heart in their favourite place - we later found it in one of the flower beds. We had watched each volunteer earlier in the day working together in the gardens and saw them chatting, laughing, reflecting and just being at one amongst the beautiful surroundings 🤗

Thank you to CCF Callander Christian Fellowship for bringing this week's team to us 😀 It's takes a huge team to look after the Ripple Retreat and a huge heart to give your time freely to help ❤️



JB

Huge well done to Liza Freeland who took part in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival. What a great challenge to take on.Liz...
28/05/2026

Huge well done to Liza Freeland who took part in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival. What a great challenge to take on.

Liza says -
"On 24th May, I’ll ran my first ever Edinburgh Half Marathon in support of It’s good 2 give, a charity that is incredibly close to my heart.

When I was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 14, I saw first-hand the life-changing difference this charity makes to young people and their families. Their incredible support helped make one of the most difficult times in our lives feel a little less overwhelming, and I will always be grateful for that.

By raising money through this run, I hope to give back to a charity that once supported me, and help ensure they can continue delivering this vital support to other young patients and families when they need it most. "

Liza managed to raise a wonderful £425.00 so far, if you would like to support Liza's fundraising please do click on the link below -

https://www.justgiving.com/page/liza-gowrie-1

CK


(Photo shows Liza at the race)

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