Finding a fundraiser

You can set up a fundraiser linked to our current appeal here

Or find a fundraising event to join in with:

Whether you are an adrenaline seeking adventurer or a more sedate type, you can find many ways to join in raising funds for Kindred. No matter if your thing is walking, running, cycling, or trampolining, you will find something that suits you.

You can find a fundraising event below.

Scotland's Kiltwalk

26th September 2021- Glasgow

Raise funds for Kindred and thanks to The Hunter Foundation, all of your funds will be topped up by 50%*. 3 pictures of walkers taking part in past Kiltwalks

Want to get going? - Sign Up Information

Registration isn't open yet but the link will take you to the Kiltwalks event page where there will be new information soon, so keep checking back. Watch our news page and social media for updates.

Once you're registered, a JustGiving fundraising page will automatically be created for you to share on your social channels. Easy!

Make your own fundraising event

You can make a difference to Kindred families today by setting up your own fundraising event.

To get you started and in honour of our 30^th birthday we invite you to help us celebrate 30 years of Kindred by choosing one of our 30fundraising ideas below. Why not link your fundraiser to our current appeal?

30 Fundraising ideas

If you would like to raise money as a church/community group - find out more in Start fundraising

Or work team – find out more here

Previous fundraisers this year

2021 Edinburgh Marathon

In another virtual event, you can choose your pace and distance, running to raise funds for Kindred. You won't be alone as also running for Kindred will be Dunbar Super Wonder mums and Superwonderdad.

Laura and the other mums, Libi, Charlie, Kelsey, Catherine, Laura B, Sarah and (honorary wonderdad) Jonathan, will be running for 3 of their amazing groups families who received support from Kindred.

Why don't you read their story and perhaps get inspired to run your own race? Virtual event 29th/30th May - see the above 2021 Edinburgh Marathon link for details. Event for all the family or perhaps a work team?

Keep checking this page for useful tips on Fundraising

Latest

Webinar: Child Poverty & Households with a Disabled Member in Scotland

Monday 27th September 2021, a free webinar aimed at those addressing poverty and inequality. The link between having a member of a household with a disability, and child poverty has long been known. With expert speakers including Kindred Director Sophie Pilgrim on engaging with families of those with a disability.
Kindred is recruiting a new Chair

Could you be Kindred's new Chair? An exciting opportunity to make a difference supporting parents of children with complex needs. Apply by noon on 22nd September 2021. Full details in linked post.
Our funders

Kindred could not provide its vital service to families without the support of our funders.
Dunbar Supermums and Wonderwomen plus a Super-Wonder-dad!

Read about the fantastic fundraising efforts of Supermums and (dad) from Dunbar who are raising funds for Kindred. Hear mum Laura's reasons for teaming up with other parents to run the 2021 Edinburgh Marathon Relay on Sunday 30th May.

Benefits

There are many different sources of financial support available to children with disabilities. Kindred may be able to support parents to apply for some of these benefits.
Our vision and aims

Kindred's vision is to transform the lives of families of children with complex needs in Scotland.
Social Work Assessment (Section 23)

If your child has a disability or long-term health condition then you are likely to require additional help with family life. The Social Work department of your local authority has a duty to assess the needs of your child. This is called a Section 23 Assessment.
Contact us

You can contact Kindred by phone, email and by post.
Education

Children with additional needs may need extra support in school, or you may feel that your child needs to attend a different school provision such as a language unit, another mainstream school or a special school. Depending on where you live, Kindred may be able to assist you with finding the right provision for your child.
Fife Team

Kindred's Fife Team is based in Dunfermline, providing a service throughout Fife to parents of children with complex needs including advocacy, information and emotional support.
Accessing grants

Details of different funds and grant-giving trusts/charities that you can approach if needed, and some handy hints on applying.
Our history

Kindred began supporting families in 1991 from the Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh. We were known then as SNIP or Special Needs Information Point. We started with a founding team of two parents who each had a child with additional needs, keen to share their knowledge. Now we have a team of 13 staff over three bases in Scotland, and we are still a parent-led organisation.
Our board

Kindred has been parent-led for over 30 years - meet our current Board of Trustees.
Community Team

Kindred's Community Team is based at our Head Office in the West End of Edinburgh. It works with approximately 200 families a year providing information, advocacy and emotional support to parents of children with complex needs.