Scotland

Welcome to the Scottish website page of Mercy Ships UK

Across Scotland we have a growing number of wonderful volunteers and fundraisers who work tirelessly to help raise vital funds through a variety of fundraising events from abseils to fashion shows and from Easter Breakfasts to Marathons. Please see below for more details of forthcoming events.
 
Representatives from our Speakers’ Network attend speaking engagements the length and breadth of Scotland, talking to Rotary Groups, Schools, Churches and a host of other organisations. If you would be interested in a speaker coming to talk to an organisation you are involved in, about the work of Mercy Ships, please contact Sarah Adams on 01438 727 800 or email sarah.adams@mercyships.org.uk
 
We are always looking for new volunteers and speakers. If you would be interested in discussing possibilities in your area, please contact Susie Hope on 01899 830 475 or email susie.hope@mercyships.org.uk
 

Scottish Events for 2010/11
 
The Big Fun Run
The Big Fun Run, organised by GSI Events who also run the Edinburgh Marathon, is a growing series of Fun Runs being staged across the UK.  The distance of each run is 5km and organizers are hoping that at least 1000 runners will take place in each event. The venues have been carefully selected. They will all take place within scenic parks that are both safe and pleasant running environments, making this the ideal event for runners (or walkers!) of all ages and abilities.

For more information, please contact Susie Hope, or visit www.bigfunrun.com

Easter Breakfast
Support our 2011 Easter Breakfast Campaign. The idea of this event is to invite supporters to organise their own breakfast event and raise vital funds for Mercy Ships. Click here to organise your Easter Breakfast for Mercy Ships, or call 01438 727 800 for a free fundraising pack.

Edinburgh Marathon - 2011
Mercy Ships will have a limited number of Charity places in the 2011 Edinburgh Marathon which will be allocated on a first come first served basis. The Edinburgh Marathon offers runners a personal challenge with a spectacularly scenic route, which takes in many of Edinburgh’s and East Lothian’s famous landmarks and tourist attractions. It is more than just a race – it is a festival of fun with on-route entertainment and finish-line celebrations. If you are interested in running for Mercy Ships, please contact Susie Hope for more information.
 
There are a variety of other events being organised by supporters across Scotland throughout 2010. If you are organising an event, we can help!
 
We can offer fundraising ideas, supporting literature and advice about publicity. If you would like support in organising an event for Mercy Ships, please contact Susie Hope.
 
Also, we are always delighted to get information or pictures (jpeg format) of events which have taken place, so that we can post details on this page. If you have organised an event or taken part in an event on our behalf, please let us know.