About the Eric Liddell Centre
The Eric Liddell Centre supports some of the most vulnerable people in Scotland’s capital.
The Eric Liddell Centre (Scottish Charity Number SC003147) is a local care charity and community hub founded in 1980 in memory of the 1924 Olympic 400m gold medallist, Eric Liddell.
We are working hard to change perceptions of living with dementia, disabilities and mental health issues – we aim to show living a full life can be achieved with the correct support.
Our Mission
To be at the heart of the community – enhancing health & wellbeing and improving people’s lives.
Our Vision
To bring Edinburgh's Communities together
Our Aims
To increase opportunities for our communities to become involved in social, wellbeing and meaningful activities
To promote and improve health & wellbeing within our communities
To improve social connections, reduce social isolation & loneliness in our communities
To increase opportunities for lifelong learning
To engage and communicate with individuals, stakeholders and communities about our services, opportunities and events
To sustain and create successful, stable partnerships, which will complement our services, benefit our communities and organisational scope
To develop a strategy for ongoing financial sustainability
Our Values
Being Inclusive:
By listening to our community’s needs
By offering opportunities regardless of ability
By combating social isolation
Being Compassionate:
With respect, dignity and integrity
With welcoming environments
With person centre approaches
Striving for Excellence:
In the services we provide
In our customer’s experiences
In how we communicate our message
Working in Partnership:
With our communities
With the Third Sector
With funders and regulators
Since we were established, we have developed many valuable services across Edinburgh:
Providing a vibrant weekday Day Care Service for up to 70 people living with dementia.
Our Befriending Service supports carers across the City of Edinburgh
Our Carers Programme offers meaningful support, educational and fun activities for unpaid or informal carers.
Providing a two weekly Lunch Breaks programme for people living with dementia to attend along with cares.
Our Caring Soles Service provides footcare treatments in local community stings throughout Edinburgh.
Providing a wide range of healthy eating options through our award winning Café Connect.
Hosting a charity Bookroom and Tots Togs Children’s Clothes shop to raise fund for our caring services.
Providing volunteering opportunities to a wide range of the local community, including young people from neighbouring schools and people with additional support needs.
Providing a total of 11,601 hours of community activity, care and support to the community of Edinburgh throughout the year.
Offering affordable office space for small and developing charities.