Ecas
@ecasscot.bsky.social
Friendly and practical support for people with a physical disability living in Edinburgh & Lothians:
- weekly activity groups
- befriending service and facilitated friendships
- grants for adults and children
Contact ecas.scot, we're here to help!
- weekly activity groups
- befriending service and facilitated friendships
- grants for adults and children
Contact ecas.scot, we're here to help!
MERRY ECAS to all the wonderful folk who know and love Ecas as much as we do. ENJOY our Festive Collaboration video, back by popular demand! 🙂 youtu.be/Z1oR9N8hUa0
Ecas Festive Creative Collaboration 2025 reboot - feeling festive
YouTube video by Ecas Scot
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December 11, 2025 at 10:36 AM
MERRY ECAS to all the wonderful folk who know and love Ecas as much as we do. ENJOY our Festive Collaboration video, back by popular demand! 🙂 youtu.be/Z1oR9N8hUa0
As our term ends soon, here's a quick heads up on the new term - STARTS 12 JAN! From Art to Yoga, there's something for everyone at Ecas and you can try us out for FREE 🙂
December 11, 2025 at 10:21 AM
As our term ends soon, here's a quick heads up on the new term - STARTS 12 JAN! From Art to Yoga, there's something for everyone at Ecas and you can try us out for FREE 🙂
If you missed our writers' brilliant performance at this year's #Edbookfest now's your chance to capture some of the magic! Click through to enjoy, including captioned video of each writer and your downloadable programme. THE FULL STORY - www.ecas.scot/ecas-at-the-...
Ecas at The Edinburgh International Book Festival - Ecas
In August 2025, the Book Festival invited the Ecas Reading and Creative Writing Group to perform their own work. Here's the full story...
www.ecas.scot
November 27, 2025 at 3:41 PM
If you missed our writers' brilliant performance at this year's #Edbookfest now's your chance to capture some of the magic! Click through to enjoy, including captioned video of each writer and your downloadable programme. THE FULL STORY - www.ecas.scot/ecas-at-the-...
Enjoy some autumnal cheer from our talented creatives 🧡
Find out more about Ecas weekly groups - www.ecas.scot/activities
Find out more about Ecas weekly groups - www.ecas.scot/activities
November 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Enjoy some autumnal cheer from our talented creatives 🧡
Find out more about Ecas weekly groups - www.ecas.scot/activities
Find out more about Ecas weekly groups - www.ecas.scot/activities
The Botanics, the Burrell and more, thanks Aegon!
Our charity partnership with Aegon UK is helping us offer new opportunities to a wider range of people. So, we are delighted with Aegon’s decision to extend our partnership for another year! ENJOY the story so far - www.ecas.scot/thanks-aegon...
Our charity partnership with Aegon UK is helping us offer new opportunities to a wider range of people. So, we are delighted with Aegon’s decision to extend our partnership for another year! ENJOY the story so far - www.ecas.scot/thanks-aegon...
November 20, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The Botanics, the Burrell and more, thanks Aegon!
Our charity partnership with Aegon UK is helping us offer new opportunities to a wider range of people. So, we are delighted with Aegon’s decision to extend our partnership for another year! ENJOY the story so far - www.ecas.scot/thanks-aegon...
Our charity partnership with Aegon UK is helping us offer new opportunities to a wider range of people. So, we are delighted with Aegon’s decision to extend our partnership for another year! ENJOY the story so far - www.ecas.scot/thanks-aegon...
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES! Passionate about Art, Crafts, and Volunteering to help people with a physical disability in Edinburgh? Find out more about #volunteeropportunities in our Art or Craft Groups on Wednesdays and Fridays. DISCOVER MORE www.ecas.scot/volunteers-a...
#VolunteerEdinburgh
#VolunteerEdinburgh
Volunteer Art and Craft Assistants - Ecas
Volunteer art and craft group assistants. Passionate about Art or Crafts and volunteering to help people with a physical disability?
www.ecas.scot
November 13, 2025 at 1:17 PM
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES! Passionate about Art, Crafts, and Volunteering to help people with a physical disability in Edinburgh? Find out more about #volunteeropportunities in our Art or Craft Groups on Wednesdays and Fridays. DISCOVER MORE www.ecas.scot/volunteers-a...
#VolunteerEdinburgh
#VolunteerEdinburgh
This #BefriendingWeek we've enjoyed celebrating partnerships and collaborations. Thank you to our friends at Aegon UK for helping us with a series of videos to show the positive impact of all that we do. Here's just one example🙂
AND, a BIG thank you to @befriending.co.uk for your continued support
AND, a BIG thank you to @befriending.co.uk for your continued support
November 6, 2025 at 12:59 PM
This #BefriendingWeek we've enjoyed celebrating partnerships and collaborations. Thank you to our friends at Aegon UK for helping us with a series of videos to show the positive impact of all that we do. Here's just one example🙂
AND, a BIG thank you to @befriending.co.uk for your continued support
AND, a BIG thank you to @befriending.co.uk for your continued support
OUT NOW! Welcome to the 2024/25 Ecas Annual Report 💛
Enjoy the many highlights of a year with Ecas, including updates on our Activities, Befriending Service and Grants. This report is a fantastic reflection of all that we do... ENJOY! 🙂 www.ecas.scot/ecas-annual-...
Enjoy the many highlights of a year with Ecas, including updates on our Activities, Befriending Service and Grants. This report is a fantastic reflection of all that we do... ENJOY! 🙂 www.ecas.scot/ecas-annual-...
November 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
OUT NOW! Welcome to the 2024/25 Ecas Annual Report 💛
Enjoy the many highlights of a year with Ecas, including updates on our Activities, Befriending Service and Grants. This report is a fantastic reflection of all that we do... ENJOY! 🙂 www.ecas.scot/ecas-annual-...
Enjoy the many highlights of a year with Ecas, including updates on our Activities, Befriending Service and Grants. This report is a fantastic reflection of all that we do... ENJOY! 🙂 www.ecas.scot/ecas-annual-...
This #BefriendingWeek, Ecas is celebrating our amazing partnership with Aegon UK. Thanks to funding from our friends there, our Befriending pairs have enjoyed trips around Edinburgh, including @thebotanics.bsky.social, Re-Union Canal Boats and Six by Nico. Enjoy these highlights from our visits 😎
November 6, 2025 at 9:44 AM
This #BefriendingWeek, Ecas is celebrating our amazing partnership with Aegon UK. Thanks to funding from our friends there, our Befriending pairs have enjoyed trips around Edinburgh, including @thebotanics.bsky.social, Re-Union Canal Boats and Six by Nico. Enjoy these highlights from our visits 😎
At Ecas, we believe Befriending is all about partnership and collaboration. It's about friendships forged and the enjoyment of good times, in good company. As we celebrate #BefriendingWeek2025 we want to say a BIG thank you to all our Befriendees and Volunteer Befrienders for choosing Ecas 🙂
November 6, 2025 at 9:40 AM
At Ecas, we believe Befriending is all about partnership and collaboration. It's about friendships forged and the enjoyment of good times, in good company. As we celebrate #BefriendingWeek2025 we want to say a BIG thank you to all our Befriendees and Volunteer Befrienders for choosing Ecas 🙂
JOB OPPORTUNITY! APPLY BY MON 27 OCT
Are you an experienced administrator keen to utilise your skills to help make a difference? Ecas is looking for a part-time administrator to join our small team, based in our offices at Norton Park, Edinburgh.
PLEASE CLICK HERE - www.ecas.scot/ecas-adminis...
Are you an experienced administrator keen to utilise your skills to help make a difference? Ecas is looking for a part-time administrator to join our small team, based in our offices at Norton Park, Edinburgh.
PLEASE CLICK HERE - www.ecas.scot/ecas-adminis...
October 23, 2025 at 2:36 PM
JOB OPPORTUNITY! APPLY BY MON 27 OCT
Are you an experienced administrator keen to utilise your skills to help make a difference? Ecas is looking for a part-time administrator to join our small team, based in our offices at Norton Park, Edinburgh.
PLEASE CLICK HERE - www.ecas.scot/ecas-adminis...
Are you an experienced administrator keen to utilise your skills to help make a difference? Ecas is looking for a part-time administrator to join our small team, based in our offices at Norton Park, Edinburgh.
PLEASE CLICK HERE - www.ecas.scot/ecas-adminis...
JOB OPPORTUNITY!
Are you an experienced administrator keen to utilise your skills and help make a difference for people living with physical disabilities? DISCOVER MORE and PLEASE SHARE - www.ecas.scot/ecas-adminis...
Are you an experienced administrator keen to utilise your skills and help make a difference for people living with physical disabilities? DISCOVER MORE and PLEASE SHARE - www.ecas.scot/ecas-adminis...
October 3, 2025 at 12:44 PM
JOB OPPORTUNITY!
Are you an experienced administrator keen to utilise your skills and help make a difference for people living with physical disabilities? DISCOVER MORE and PLEASE SHARE - www.ecas.scot/ecas-adminis...
Are you an experienced administrator keen to utilise your skills and help make a difference for people living with physical disabilities? DISCOVER MORE and PLEASE SHARE - www.ecas.scot/ecas-adminis...
An Ecas grant to cover a powerpack and transport costs helped Ken reclaim his freedom. Ken’s daughters share his Ecas story - www.ecas.scot/ken-and-ecas/
Find out more about Ecas Grants today 🙂
Find out more about Ecas Grants today 🙂
October 3, 2025 at 10:32 AM
An Ecas grant to cover a powerpack and transport costs helped Ken reclaim his freedom. Ken’s daughters share his Ecas story - www.ecas.scot/ken-and-ecas/
Find out more about Ecas Grants today 🙂
Find out more about Ecas Grants today 🙂
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES! Passionate about Art and volunteering to help people with a physical disability in Edinburgh? Contact us to find out more #volunteeropportunities in our Art Groups. DISCOVER MORE - www.ecas.scot/volunteers-a...
#VolunteerOpportunity #VolunteerEdinburgh
#VolunteerOpportunity #VolunteerEdinburgh
Volunteer Art Assistants - Ecas
Volunteer art group assistants. Passionate about Art and volunteering to help people with a physical disability? Contact us
www.ecas.scot
October 3, 2025 at 9:58 AM
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES! Passionate about Art and volunteering to help people with a physical disability in Edinburgh? Contact us to find out more #volunteeropportunities in our Art Groups. DISCOVER MORE - www.ecas.scot/volunteers-a...
#VolunteerOpportunity #VolunteerEdinburgh
#VolunteerOpportunity #VolunteerEdinburgh
What a night! 🤩 Our AMAZING writers performed their own work live at @edbookfest.bsky.social earlier this week. Here's just a wee glimpse...
#edbookfest
#edbookfest
August 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
What a night! 🤩 Our AMAZING writers performed their own work live at @edbookfest.bsky.social earlier this week. Here's just a wee glimpse...
#edbookfest
#edbookfest
Recently, we visited Logan and his mum Katy to learn more about how his Ecas Grant is making a difference. Katy applied for a grant to cover the costs of an iPad for Logan, so that his Pamis digital programme could be within reach at all times. HERE'S Logan's Ecas story www.ecas.scot/logan-and-ec...
August 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Recently, we visited Logan and his mum Katy to learn more about how his Ecas Grant is making a difference. Katy applied for a grant to cover the costs of an iPad for Logan, so that his Pamis digital programme could be within reach at all times. HERE'S Logan's Ecas story www.ecas.scot/logan-and-ec...
This summer Ecas is out and about, thanks to funding from our friends at Aegon UK. Our first trip was to the beautiful @thebotanics.bsky.social Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Enjoy these highlights from our visit. As you can see, it was a wonderfully sunny day 😎☀️
August 6, 2025 at 12:59 PM
This summer Ecas is out and about, thanks to funding from our friends at Aegon UK. Our first trip was to the beautiful @thebotanics.bsky.social Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Enjoy these highlights from our visit. As you can see, it was a wonderfully sunny day 😎☀️
We're so delighted and excited that @edbookfest.bsky.social have invited us to take part this year. Come see and hear some of our talented writers on Mon 18 Aug 7.15pm 🙂
#edbookfest
#edbookfest
August 6, 2025 at 10:48 AM
We're so delighted and excited that @edbookfest.bsky.social have invited us to take part this year. Come see and hear some of our talented writers on Mon 18 Aug 7.15pm 🙂
#edbookfest
#edbookfest
Volunteer Opportunity with Ecas! Passionate about Art and volunteering to help people with a physical disability in Edinburgh? This volunteer role involves assisting the Art Group Leader on Friday afternoons.
FIND OUT MORE www.ecas.scot/volunteers-a...
#VolunteerOpportunity #VolunteerEdinburgh
FIND OUT MORE www.ecas.scot/volunteers-a...
#VolunteerOpportunity #VolunteerEdinburgh
Volunteer Art Assistant - Ecas
Volunteer craft group assistant. Passionate about Art and volunteering to help people with a physical disability?
www.ecas.scot
July 11, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Volunteer Opportunity with Ecas! Passionate about Art and volunteering to help people with a physical disability in Edinburgh? This volunteer role involves assisting the Art Group Leader on Friday afternoons.
FIND OUT MORE www.ecas.scot/volunteers-a...
#VolunteerOpportunity #VolunteerEdinburgh
FIND OUT MORE www.ecas.scot/volunteers-a...
#VolunteerOpportunity #VolunteerEdinburgh
Our talented Ecas Reading & Creative Writing Group has been invited to perform their own work live at The Edinburgh International Book Festival @edbookfest.bsky.social
Come see us in
TOGETHER WE REPAIR
MON 18 AUG 7.15-8.15pm
Read the FULL STORY HERE -
www.ecas.scot/ecas-at-the-...
#edbookfest
Come see us in
TOGETHER WE REPAIR
MON 18 AUG 7.15-8.15pm
Read the FULL STORY HERE -
www.ecas.scot/ecas-at-the-...
#edbookfest
Ecas at The Edinburgh International Book Festival - Ecas
Come see us! We're delighted to announce that our Reading & Creative Writing Group is part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival
www.ecas.scot
June 25, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Our talented Ecas Reading & Creative Writing Group has been invited to perform their own work live at The Edinburgh International Book Festival @edbookfest.bsky.social
Come see us in
TOGETHER WE REPAIR
MON 18 AUG 7.15-8.15pm
Read the FULL STORY HERE -
www.ecas.scot/ecas-at-the-...
#edbookfest
Come see us in
TOGETHER WE REPAIR
MON 18 AUG 7.15-8.15pm
Read the FULL STORY HERE -
www.ecas.scot/ecas-at-the-...
#edbookfest
😎 The sun is shining, so here's a beautiful sunny pic of Evie with the flowers she's been working on, using acrylic and layering tissue paper. Colourful, tactile and putting a smile on everyone's face! 🙂 Interested in the weekly Ecas Craft Group? Contact us to find out more 🙂
June 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
😎 The sun is shining, so here's a beautiful sunny pic of Evie with the flowers she's been working on, using acrylic and layering tissue paper. Colourful, tactile and putting a smile on everyone's face! 🙂 Interested in the weekly Ecas Craft Group? Contact us to find out more 🙂
GOOD NEWS!! Did you know there are Ecas grants for physically disabled adults and children, living in Edinburgh and Lothian? Here's a quick taster... Contact us to apply or find out more 🙂 #disabilitysupport #disabilitygrants
June 18, 2025 at 11:43 AM
GOOD NEWS!! Did you know there are Ecas grants for physically disabled adults and children, living in Edinburgh and Lothian? Here's a quick taster... Contact us to apply or find out more 🙂 #disabilitysupport #disabilitygrants