Fostering Compassion

Fostering Compassion Unique and groundbreaking humane education project running animal and nature based workshops and activities for vulnerable and at risk children.

Fostering Compassion (www.fosteringcompassion.org) was developed under the umbrella of the Winton Foundation for the Welfare of Bears (www.wintonbearfoundation.org). Fostering Compassion began in 2013 helping ten vulnerable and at risk children in East Lothian. In 2014 this increased to 50 children in three different regions of Scotland and now, in 2021 nearly 1000 children have benefited from the

programme throughout Scotland. All children referred to the project have been subjected to or witnessed abuse, neglect and violence or have suffered as a result of parental substance misuse and are struggling to show compassion and empathy. Through Fostering Compassion we run animal and nature themed workshops and activities which help the children to see animals as sentient beings and help them gain a greater understanding of their own circumstances through the rescued animals stories, in turn, building the children’s feelings of self worth, self esteem and self confidence. Through the project we hope to play a part in reversing the negative cycle of abuse that can so often develop in these situations, turning potentially worrying behaviour into nurturing, caring and compassionate behaviour. The activities help the children find new and healthier ways to deal with difficult emotions, memories and feelings without even realising they are doing so.

It's Volunteer Week! Our volunteers give so much to our organisation, without them we wouldn’t be able to do what we do....
01/06/2026

It's Volunteer Week! Our volunteers give so much to our organisation, without them we wouldn’t be able to do what we do. Thank you to each and every one of you.

If you know anyone who might be interested in joining Fostering Compassion as a volunteer please get in touch

Fostering Compassion is a unique and innovative project, working with children who have been victims of abuse or neglect and who, because of their own traumatic start in life, find it hard to show compassion and empathy to fellow creatures.

We'd love to say a big thank you to Brandon from Scottish Tech Army for the work he's done to help us update our IT syst...
27/05/2026

We'd love to say a big thank you to Brandon from Scottish Tech Army for the work he's done to help us update our IT systems. This is going make really positive changes to the way we work and we're really grateful for the time and work that Brandon volunteered. Thank You!

Some lovely feedback from our Mr T's Tickles workshop earlier in the year. This was held for a fabulous group of adopted...
25/05/2026

Some lovely feedback from our Mr T's Tickles workshop earlier in the year. This was held for a fabulous group of adopted children. We're thrilled the children got so much out of the event and it's wonderful to get such positive feedback all round. (names have been changed in the feedback for anonymity)

We had a wonderful day on Saturday where all the children got the chance to "Be a vet for a day". We hope everyone enjoy...
05/05/2026

We had a wonderful day on Saturday where all the children got the chance to "Be a vet for a day". We hope everyone enjoyed it as much as we did! As always, we'd like to say a massive thank you to all the vet students who put so much time and effort into bringing this workshop together! It really is so unique

Earlier this year we were delighted to host a workshop for a new Edinburgh based group. It was a group of adopted childr...
28/04/2026

Earlier this year we were delighted to host a workshop for a new Edinburgh based group. It was a group of adopted children and their new families and we were very pleased to run out 'Mr T's Tickles' workshop for them where they learned all about senior dog Mr T, how you can tell if a dog is older and the needs of senior dogs.

They had great fun making up a Box of Comfort for older dogs in need and doing doggy themed activities. We got absolutely wonderful feedback from the caregivers which we will share in a separate post. We were also joined by the lovely Therapets Pirren and Sam.

Some of our visitors today on our second open day. We were delighted to be joined by Rev'd Jacqui du Rocher, Firefighter...
27/04/2026

Some of our visitors today on our second open day. We were delighted to be joined by Rev'd Jacqui du Rocher, Firefighter Jenni Collins from the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service and Councillor Andy Forrest Depute Provost, Musselburgh.

We were also delighted to get a visit from That's TV to do a TV interview. Our lovely Deputy CEO Lisa got the chance to have her TV debut and interviews with her and CEO Lesley will go out on That's TV this week and next. And we can't forget our visit from our gorgeous 4 legged visitor Mabel, who was in charge of the food Quality Control! Thank you to everyone who came to our Open Days - we really hope you enjoyed them and we'll see you all again soon! :-)

Wonderful first of our two Open days! Great turn out and all set to do it again tomorrow!
26/04/2026

Wonderful first of our two Open days! Great turn out and all set to do it again tomorrow!

Super excited about the first of our Open Days taking place today and tomorrow. Feel free to pop in and learn more about...
26/04/2026

Super excited about the first of our Open Days taking place today and tomorrow. Feel free to pop in and learn more about our work :-)

Humane Education charity Fostering Compassion based in Ormiston is holding two Open Days this Sunday and Monday between ...
22/04/2026

Humane Education charity Fostering Compassion based in Ormiston is holding two Open Days this Sunday and Monday between 10am and 3pm. Feel free to pop in to learn all about our work for vulnerable children and animals.

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1d Cockburn Halls, Ormiston
Ormiston
EH355JB

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+441875393102

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