HopScotch Children's Charity

HopScotch Children's Charity HopScotch provides free respite breaks for children living in Scotland

Sometimes it's the quiet moments that matter most. πŸ”₯Gondolas. Horse riding. Big adventures. Yes, we do all of that - and...
18/06/2026

Sometimes it's the quiet moments that matter most. πŸ”₯

Gondolas. Horse riding. Big adventures. Yes, we do all of that - and our young people love every second.

But some of our favourite HopScotch moments? They look exactly like this.

A fire. Some marshmallows. A group of kids just… being kids.

No pressure. No distractions. Just warmth, laughter, and the kind of conversation that only happens when you slow down and create the space for it.

For many of the children we support, a safe space to simply exist - to talk, to listen, to feel heard - is more powerful than any activity we could plan. These are the moments where trust is built, where walls come down, and where young people start to believe that they matter.

That's what HopScotch is really about. Not just the big ticket experiences (though we'll never say no to those 🐴), but the in-between moments. The ones that stay with a child long after the weekend is over.

If you'd like to help us keep creating moments like these, head to the link in our bio. Every bit of support means more fires, more marshmallows, and more space for children to just be themselves.

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Did you know, research shows that children today spend just 4 hours outside per week recreationally? That's half what th...
16/06/2026

Did you know, research shows that children today spend just 4 hours outside per week recreationally? That's half what their parents did at the same age.

Time outdoors and in nature isn't a luxury - it's how kids learn, grow, and thrive. At HopScotch, we believe every child deserves space to run, explore, and experience nature.

🌿 Help us give more children that chance.

13/06/2026

Scotland's World Cup kicks off later tonight and the kids have been buzzing about it for weeks!

Here they are cheering them on together full of hope πŸ‘

There's still time to organise your World Cup sweepstake with your friends, family or colleagues to help us raise funds to support children in need of a HopScotch break. A chance for them truely be carefree, happy and like children should be.

Fun Fact: 95% of children felt their mental health was better AFTER visiting HopScotch - and that's a stat we're super p...
11/06/2026

Fun Fact: 95% of children felt their mental health was better AFTER visiting HopScotch - and that's a stat we're super proud of πŸ’•πŸ’™

Your support makes this possible - find it out more at the link in our bio.

10/06/2026

When 's came to visit, there was one activity at the top of everyone's list: meeting the animals 🐐

From cuddling baby goats to feeding the hens, these simple moments are what HopScotch breaks are all about - time outdoors, new experiences, and plenty of smiles.

Thank you, Barnardo's, for spending the day with us πŸ’š

10/06/2026

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09/06/2026

⚽ C'MON SCOTLAND! 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Scotland are off to the World Cup - and our kids have caught the fever! There's been a lot more outdoor football at HopScotch this year, and you can hear why. πŸ™Œ

For many of the children we support, moments like this are about more than the game. It's the joy, the belonging, and the chance to just be kids - cheering on their country together.

Want to bring some World Cup fun to your workplace or family? We've created a free World Cup Sweepstake template to help you fundraise while you cheer! πŸ†

πŸ“© Get in touch or head to our website to grab yours - link in bio.

A huge thanks to our incredible fundraisers that took part in the Edinburgh marathon to raise funds for HopScotch πŸ‘ Coll...
04/06/2026

A huge thanks to our incredible fundraisers that took part in the Edinburgh marathon to raise funds for HopScotch πŸ‘

Collectively, they managed to raise over Β£3,500 which goes directly to changing children's lives.

You should be super proud of yourselves - we definitely are!

This is Gill at GyleWorks in Edinburgh. She's been busy getting her World Cup Sweepstake ready for the office to raise f...
02/06/2026

This is Gill at GyleWorks in Edinburgh.

She's been busy getting her World Cup Sweepstake ready for the office to raise funds and support the work we do at HopScotch.

The question is....are you ready to start your sweepstake?

Get in touch and we can send you everything you need. It's a bit of fun for a great cause!

One of our favourite things about a sunny day at Ardvullin? Lunch moves outside β˜€οΈFor many of the children who come to u...
28/05/2026

One of our favourite things about a sunny day at Ardvullin? Lunch moves outside β˜€οΈ

For many of the children who come to us, it's these small, easy moments - fresh air, food, and laughter in the garden - that they carry home with them. That's what your support makes possible.

Address

GyleWorks 34 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH129EB

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