Our founder believed that “Every child has the ability and indeed the right to grow up and flourish” and 135 years on, we still believe the same.
Over 700 staff in over 40 services throughout Scotland work with children and their families whose lives are affected by disability, are in danger of exclusion from school or the community, suffer with parental substance/alcohol misuse or who need practical help with parenting. We also run the only safe refuge for Scotland’s young runaways. We work with over 6000 children and young people each year and your support will allow us to continue making a positive difference to their lives.

Ayrshire Cancer Support has operated in Ayrshire since 1982 providing emotional support and practical help for cancer patients, their families, carers and the bereaved. Our aim is to ensure that help is readily available for everyone who needs it.
Our Cancer Support Centres in Ayr and Kilmarnock were opened in 1997 in response to an identified need for counselling and support services. The centres still operate today providing a drop in facility for cancer patients, their families and the bereaved and provide a range of services including counselling, support groups and complementary therapies.

Sail 4 Cancer offers respite opportunities to families and individuals living with cancer. These experiences mean they can spend quality time together away from hospitals and treatment, rebuild confidence and relationships and create positive memories to help sustain them through darker times.

Trek across the Sahara desert to raise funds for Wave FM's Cash for Kids. You will pass sand dunes and an occasional oasis and meet the Berber people who have lived a nomadic life in the desert for many years.

18th - 23rd March 2010

Trek and cycle through the heart of the Transylvanian Alps in the stunning Fagaras massif, with breathtaking views and fascinating flora and fauna. Challenge yourself and climb the highest peak in Romania, the Moldoveanu Peak.

19th - 27th June 2010

Join Keech Hospice Care (formerly Pasque Hospice) and do something different by taking part in projects in Delhi which will benefit the local community. You’ll also enjoy trekking through one of the world’s most breathtaking mountain ranges, the Himalayas.

2nd - 11th July 2010

Join Richard Dunwoody and the Animal Health Trust trekking the Great Wall of China! With a combination of superb countryside, dramatic architecture and friendly people, China is a marvellous destination. You will have the chance to meet local people and learn about their way of life,while trekking through breathtaking scenery and then visit the Animal Health Trust's Moonbear Project in Chendgu, where you will also visit the famous Giant Panda Research base!

4th -15th September 2010

Spend 11 days in Borneo, landing in Kota Kinabalu where you will trekking through the Borneo jungle, in the footsteps of the native Dusun community. You will be to spend 2 days working on a local community project where your time and effort will greatly improve facilities for the local population.

18th - 28th September 2010

Borneo is the third largest island in the world, famous for its jungles and wildlife, in particular the Orang Utan. Visit this fascinating island and take this once in a lifetime opportunity to get involved in a eye-opening jungle trek help preserve the habit of the orang utan.

2nd - 12th October 2010

Trek through stunning mountain scenery and climb to the top of Vietnam's highest peak, Mount Fansipan. On your way you will meet colourful tribes people and see lush valleys. You will also have the opportunity to get involved in local projects to improve the lives of the people, all the time raising vital funds for Dentaid!

9th - 22nd October 2010

Climb the highest peak in Africa, the famous Mount Kilimanjaro. Taking the 'Coca Cola' route, you will pass stunning scenery and maybe even catch the sunset from Uhuru Peak! Not only will you be able to raise sponsorship during your climb, but you will also have the opportunity to get involved with local projects, giving you the chance to give something back to the community and its people.

16th - 26th October 2010

Join LOROS on this exotic challenge. You will trek through terraced fields, small villages, rich forests and the stunning Himalayan mountains including the famous Annapurna conservation area.

23rd October - 4th November 2010

Join The Heart of Kent Hospice on a fantastic trek through Vietnam's stunning mountain scenery. Climb to the top of Vietnam's highest peak, Mount Fansipan and meet colourful tribes people. While raising money for The Heart of Kent Hospice, you will be giving something back to the community by helping at a project in a small town near Hanoi.

23rd October - 5th November 2010

Spend 14 days in the West Bengal region of India where you will trek through the stunning mountainous scenery with the chance to see Mount Everest! You will also take part in project work to help the local community in Kolkata while raising money for The Shooting Star Children's Hospice.

30 October - 12th November 2010

Join Haven House Hospice for this fantastic challenge trekking through one of the world’s most breathtaking mountain ranges, the Himalayas. You can also take the opportunity to visit the stunning Taj Mahal!

5th - 14th November 2010

Explore the desert landscape of Egypt, visiting St. Katherine's Monestary and the Moses Mountain and get involved with some of the work BibleLands supports in Egypt and make a real difference to the lives of those people. By taking part in this unique challenge, you will be helping to raise vital funds which will be used to support those involved in providing education, healthcare and community development in the lands of the Bible.

6th - 15th November 2010

Join John Treacy in this challenging running event in Ethiopia. The Great Ethiopian Run is a 10k run at 2,300m altitude, making it one of the most challenging runs in the world! By taking part in this challenge you will raise funds for Concern Worldwide and the great work it does.

18th - 23rd November 2010

Join Bolton Hospice on this exotic challenge. You will trek through terraced fields, small villages, rich forests and the stunning Himalayan mountains including the famous Annapurna conservation area.

26th March - 5th April 2011