
12 Dips of Christmas fundraising challenge
Take the plunge for a cause with The 12 Dips of Christmas; a challenge to complete twelve cold water swims over the festive season. Whether …

VOCAL 100 Club – September 2025 Results
The VOCAL 100 club is our monthly lottery which raises money for carer support and pays out half of the fund in cash prizes. This …

VOCAL celebrates Investing in Volunteers Award
VOCAL is proud to have achieved the Investing in Volunteers accreditation, the national benchmark for excellence in volunteer management.

VOCAL 100 Club – August 2025 Results
The VOCAL 100 club is our monthly lottery which raises money for carer support and pays out half of the fund in cash prizes. This …

VOCAL 100 Club – July 2025 Results
The VOCAL 100 club is our monthly lottery which raises money for carer support and pays out half of the fund in cash prizes. This …

VOCAL 100 Club – June 2025 Results
The VOCAL 100 club is our monthly lottery which raises money for carer support and pays out half of the fund in cash prizes. This …

Carers urged to check for financial support during Carers Week
This Carers Week (9 – 15 June), unpaid carers across Scotland are being encouraged to find out if they are eligible for social security support – through Carer Support Payment,…

Charities come together to give Edinburgh’s young carers much-needed break
As part of Carers Week 2025, a new initiative has been launched in Edinburgh to give young carers the chance to take a break from their caring responsibilities.

Mel’s story: Continuing to care
For many years, Mel cared for her husband, Peter, who had Multiple Sclerosis. Mel’s experience with VOCAL started during a difficult time in her caring journey. As Peter’s needs increased,…

Dementia Awareness Week: 2 – 8 June
Monday 2 to Sunday 8 June is Dementia Awareness Week in Scotland. At VOCAL, we are here to support you if you care for someone …

VOCAL 100 Club – May 2025 Results
The VOCAL 100 club is our monthly lottery which raises money for carer support and pays out half of the fund in cash prizes. This …
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