This Christmas, plenty of organisations need help to make sure everyone has a safe and warm Christmas. Here are 10 ways you can help organisations at home in Edinburgh this Christmas, from volunteering to donating.
5. Pack an online shoebox for children in need
The Samaritans Purse shoebox appeal has now closed - but you can still pack a shoebox online full of gifts for a child in need here: https://www.samaritans-purse.org.uk/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/ Photo: Mark Mainz/Getty Images
6. Help the elderly feel less lonely at an event
Re-engage, a charity helping the elderly feel less lonely, is encouraging local people to either host or attend Christmas events to help these people feel less alone: https://www.reengage.org.uk/support-us/community-christmas/ Photo: FRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP via Getty Images
7. Buy a bed for a homeless person
Give the gift of giving and purchase a bed for a homeless person this Christmas with the Bethany Trust: https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/support-work/buy-a-bed/ Photo: Shutterstock
8. Donate to help children in hospital over Christmas
Your donations to Edinburgh Childrens Hospital Charity go towards helping put smiles on ill childrens faces while they spend the festive season in hospital: https://echcharity.org/christmas Photo: Shutterstock