Funding
We work tirelessly to generate the funding needed to support our important quest of reducing isolation and loneliness through our social clubs, neighbourhood café and other support services.
To all our wonderful funders, our heart-felt thanks. Without you we couldn’t continue our vital work that means so much to our service users, staff and loyal volunteers. You truly make a difference.
Here are details of our main funding sources:
Grants
Our principal funders are Edinburgh Council, the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership, and NHS Lothian. We are fortunate to have such supportive and committed long-term partners, and we thank you for your continued support.
In addition, we have benefited from the support of a large number of funding organisations who provide financial grants to charities like ours. Thank you for your assistance and for understanding how the money you generously provide can make such a huge difference to our service users. Here are some who have helped fund us within the last financial year.
Sponsorships and Donations
​A number of local businesses also sponsor us in a variety of ways. This can be through staff volunteering, fundraising schemes, providing us with items and services to raffle, as well as monetary donations. If your business could offer us help in any of these ways, please contact us. Here are some local businesses who have kindly provided their support within the last financial year.
Individuals
But it doesn’t just have to be businesses who contribute financially. We have a large number of individuals who support our cause in a variety of ways. It truly means the world to us and to those who benefit from our service to know that what we are doing has your backing. We really couldn’t do it without you! If you would like to lend your support, here are some ideas on how you can support The Open Door financially:
To donate directly, please click the button at the top of this page and every page. To see other ways to contribute financially, click the button here. All donations raised help towards keeping our door open.
Leaving us a legacy is a wonderful way to support our work well into the future. Whether you are someone who has directly used our services, a relative or friend of someone who has, or a supporter of our work in the local community, offering legacy funding is a truly generous act.
Volunteering with us in Peggy's Café or with one of our Friendship Clubs gives you fun and fulfillment as well. as helping us
By becoming a Member of The Open Door and in return for a modest annual subscription fee you will experience at first hand the love, care and friendship of our incredible staff and amazing volunteers. Download our membership form. Contact us for more information.
Enjoy a snack in Peggy's Café where you will find a wide selection of tempting treats as well as hot and cold drinks, all served with friendship. Café profits all go to funding our services.
You can hire one of our meeting rooms or part of the display space in our café.