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Ending homelessness in Scotland, one person at a time.
www.bethanychristiantrust.com
With Christmas Day only 1 month away we have already sold an incredible 2516 trees! ✨

Delivery and Collections have begun so now is the time to order your Caring Christmas Tree!
https://www.caringchristmastrees.com/

#christmastrees
November 25, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Temperatures have plummeted. ❄️
Every night there are people sleeping rough on the streets of Edinburgh.

Just £25 could save a life.
https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/donate/bed/
November 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We are encouraging individual Standard Entry sign-ups for the #EdinburghMarathon Festival in May 2026! 🏃‍♂️

This makes it easier for us to claim Gift Aid and it lowers our admin fees, meaning more money goes to where it matters most.

Sign up at https://www.edinburghmarathon.com/
November 20, 2025 at 10:01 AM
This Friday! The Ballad of Jack and Stacey is a brand new theatre piece from Creative Expressions. Tickets are sold out, but keep an eye on eventbrite.co.uk for updates.

Friday 21st November, 7:30pm at Greenbank Church.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-ballad-of-jack-and-stacey-tickets-1776613481749
November 19, 2025 at 10:45 AM
⭐Jenny, approached us in January of this year with an idea to transform 1,000 crisp packets into fun Christmas tree decorations before December 2025! ⭐

Last week, Jenny completed her challenge, creating 1,011 stars!
We are so grateful for all your support, Jenny. Thank you!
November 18, 2025 at 2:59 PM
We need Tree Sitters and Caring Christmas Tree Volunteers around our sites in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Fife and East Lothian!

✨Teams AND individuals welcome!
https://www.caringchristmastrees.com/volunteer
#christmas #edinburghchristmas #christmastrees #volunteer
November 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
We love hearing stories from our supporters!

Ben undertook a boxing bout and donated an amazing £1500 for Bethany! Possibly a fundraising first for us! 🥊

Thank you Ben and congratulations on your win.
#BCThero
November 15, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Pick up your Caring Christmas Tree from the 29th of November!
Scroll along to find your nearest collection point 🎄
Order today!

🔸www.caringchristmastrees.com
☎️ 0131 561 8948
November 14, 2025 at 10:37 AM
We love to celebrate our volunteers!

Susan is involved with all areas of Clay Café, a community café space we run in partnership with @community_clay in Possilpark.

Read her story: www.bethanychristiantrust.com/volunteer-spotlight-clay-cafe
November 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
This year the staff would love to take the residents to the Light Show at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, create in a pottery workshop plus head to trampolining and go karting! 🎁

Donate and help give their residents a Christmas to remember.
https://www.justgiving.com/page/anne-hope-house-8
November 6, 2025 at 9:23 AM
For £25, you can help an individual by providing access to 24-hour accommodation, hot food, and 24/7 wrap around and personalised support.

Please support those caught in the crisis of homelessness and buy a bed today. https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/buy-a-bed/
🎨 © Seobhan Hope 2025.
November 5, 2025 at 9:01 AM
"These women lift me up. They give me support. No matter if it’s a good day or a bad day, whether I’m silent or more talkative, they always help me." ~June*

www.bethanychristiantrust.com/welcomehome
*names changed to protect identities
October 31, 2025 at 2:11 PM
We are looking for #Edinburgh based volunteers to carry out a range of DYI jobs, repairs and maintenance across Bethany buildings, services and flats
Could you spare some time?

Learn more and apply at https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/handyperson-edinburgh/
October 30, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Become a Befriender! 💜

Bethany Christian Trust’s ‘Passing the Baton’ befriending training equips you to build meaningful connections with people who have previously been homeless or who are at risk of homelessness in #Edinburgh.
https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/ptb-get-involved/
Passing the Baton - Befriending Service in Edinburgh
Bethany Christian Trust’s ‘Passing the Baton’ befriending training equips you to build meaningful connections with people who have previously been homeless or who are at risk of homelessness in #Edinburgh.
www.bethanychristiantrust.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Caring Christmas Trees is now live and ready to take your orders!
https://www.caringchristmastrees.com/

The ethical Christmas Tree choice this winter 🎄
#edinburgh #glasgow #fife
October 28, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Just £25 could mean the difference between a night on the freezing winter streets or having a safe place to stay with professional help and support out of crisis.

https://bethanychristiantrust.com/donate/bed
🎨© Seobhan Hope 2025. Licensed exclusively by The Bright Agency
October 27, 2025 at 10:06 AM
“I know I’m not the finished article, but I am convinced that this path is the right one.”

Read Fraser's story in this year's Annual Report. Download today: www.bethanychristiantrust.com/welcomehome
#bethanychristiantrust
October 26, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Time for a clear out?

Bethany Christian Trust will take great care of your house clearance and also offers free furniture uplifts.

Get in touch with our Logistics team on 0131 561 8904 or email [email protected] today!

https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/donate-to-a-shop/
October 22, 2025 at 11:02 AM
We are only 1 week away from the Caring Christmas Trees site going live! 🎄

From the 28th October you can order your tree size and whether you want to collect it from one of our many collection sites or even have it delivered straight to your door!

www.caringchristmastrees.com
#nearlytime
October 21, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Connect to Community helped Andy to navigate the journey between prison and life in a new community, to make the step from benefits to paid employment, to engage with health services, and to find security and stability.

Read his story in the report. www.bethanychristiantrust.com/welcomehome
October 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
We are now inviting teams and individuals to sign up as volunteers for our Caring Christmas Trees collection points across Edinburgh, Glasgow, Lothians and Fife!
💚❤️

Pick your location and sign up at https://www.caringchristmastrees.com/volunteer
Thank you!! 🎄
Volunteer | Caring Christmas Trees
Volunteer with Caring Christmas Trees at one of our collection sites.
www.caringchristmastrees.com
October 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
This #WorldHomelessnessDay we reflect on the shocking statistic just released that homeless related deaths were up 9% last year.

With this in mind, please share that our Welcome Centre is once again open and now operating at ELS House in Gorgie, #Edinburgh!
October 10, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Rem attends our Toastie Club in #Aberdeen!

In this year’s Annual Report, he relates his pain of being a stranger in a country as living in the dark and the moment the sun came up through the help of Bethany Christian Trust.

Read his story in the report. www.bethanychristiantrust.com/welcomehome
October 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Free community activities in Edinburgh! 👇
October 7, 2025 at 12:34 PM