Ecas

18/06/2026

Ecas bridged the gap between and last weekend by treating our Befriending Volunteers to a day out at the National Galleries of Scotland Modern One.

HUGE thanks to our befrienders for the work they do in supporting adults with physical disabilities in Edinburgh AND to Victoria Galloway of Befriending Networks for giving her time to discuss the impact of volunteering.

Thanks also to Café at Modern One for some excellent food, and to Duncan and Poppy for a guided tour of the gallery!

18/06/2026

🧡 A BIG Ecas thank you to Victoria from Befriending Networks for giving us your time, especially on a Saturday! 🧡 We spent the morning with Victoria and our wonderful Ecas Volunteers, celebrating and recognising the positive impact of befriending. A great way to mark the start of

04/06/2026

Congratulations to Rosa, our brilliant Befriending Assistant, on receiving an Inspiring Volunteer Award this week. Rosa volunteers for Change Mental Health facilitating a creative writing group for their Signature project which is for men with histories of trauma,

'Volunteering with Change Mental Health is a fun and enriching experience. We share perspectives and I’ve got to know some interesting people from outside my normal bubble. Seeing the importance of friendly social interaction for mental health and wellbeing is something I am aware of both through my own volunteering and witnessing the impact of Ecas’s befrienders.

'Being a volunteer is a vital aspect of creating this environment, as everyone knows a volunteer wants to be there – it’s not their day job.'

04/06/2026

🧡 Ecas celebrates with a BIG thank you to our amazing volunteer befrienders 🧡

14/05/2026

ENJOY weekly activity groups in great company - for physically disabled adults living in Edinburgh. From Art to Yoga, there's something for everyone. All our groups take place in accessible venues around Edinburgh. Most are also available online. Try Ecas out for FREE! DISCOVER more - https://www.ecas.scot/weekly-activities-spaces-available/

30/04/2026

THEY DID IT! Earlier this month, Erin, one of our amazing Group Leaders, and her friend Grace walked the West Highland Way for Ecas. That’s 96 miles in 7 days... AND it's not too late to sponsor their success - https://www.justgiving.com/page/supportecas
Your support would be much appreciated. THANK YOU ❤️

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09/04/2026

Love words, reading and maybe creative writing too? Join this friendly and relaxed group to explore your literary side in the good company of others. In person or online. Try 2 weeks for FREE!
DISCOVER MORE - https://www.ecas.scot/activities/reading-and-creative-writing/

09/04/2026

Enjoy our friendly and relaxed weekly Art group in person and online. Explore your artistic side in the good company of others through painting, drawing, collage, sculpture and mixed media.
Try 2 weeks for FREE! DISCOVER MORE - https://www.ecas.scot/activities/art/

09/04/2026

Enjoy this friendly and relaxed group. Chair Yoga is a modified, gentle version of regular yoga. It is an effective and accessible practice to help improve your health, strength, coordination and confidence. Try 2 weeks for FREE! DISCOVER MORE -https://www.ecas.scot/activities/yoga

09/04/2026

Enjoy the many physical, mental and emotional benefits of Seated Tai Chi with Ecas. Try 2 weeks for FREE! DISCOVER MORE - https://www.ecas.scot/activities/seated-tai-chi-and-relaxation/