Ecas
@ecasscot.bsky.social
Friendly and practical support for people with a physical disability living in Edinburgh & Lothians:
- weekly activity groups
- befriending service and facilitated friendships
- grants for adults and children
Contact ecas.scot, we're here to help!
- weekly activity groups
- befriending service and facilitated friendships
- grants for adults and children
Contact ecas.scot, we're here to help!
If you missed our writers' brilliant performance at this year's #Edbookfest now's your chance to capture some of the magic! Click through to enjoy, including captioned video of each writer and your downloadable programme. THE FULL STORY - www.ecas.scot/ecas-at-the-...
Ecas at The Edinburgh International Book Festival - Ecas
In August 2025, the Book Festival invited the Ecas Reading and Creative Writing Group to perform their own work. Here's the full story...
www.ecas.scot
November 27, 2025 at 3:41 PM
If you missed our writers' brilliant performance at this year's #Edbookfest now's your chance to capture some of the magic! Click through to enjoy, including captioned video of each writer and your downloadable programme. THE FULL STORY - www.ecas.scot/ecas-at-the-...
Enjoy some autumnal cheer from our talented creatives 🧡
Find out more about Ecas weekly groups - www.ecas.scot/activities
Find out more about Ecas weekly groups - www.ecas.scot/activities
November 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Enjoy some autumnal cheer from our talented creatives 🧡
Find out more about Ecas weekly groups - www.ecas.scot/activities
Find out more about Ecas weekly groups - www.ecas.scot/activities
The Botanics, the Burrell and more, thanks Aegon!
Our charity partnership with Aegon UK is helping us offer new opportunities to a wider range of people. So, we are delighted with Aegon’s decision to extend our partnership for another year! ENJOY the story so far - www.ecas.scot/thanks-aegon...
Our charity partnership with Aegon UK is helping us offer new opportunities to a wider range of people. So, we are delighted with Aegon’s decision to extend our partnership for another year! ENJOY the story so far - www.ecas.scot/thanks-aegon...
November 20, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The Botanics, the Burrell and more, thanks Aegon!
Our charity partnership with Aegon UK is helping us offer new opportunities to a wider range of people. So, we are delighted with Aegon’s decision to extend our partnership for another year! ENJOY the story so far - www.ecas.scot/thanks-aegon...
Our charity partnership with Aegon UK is helping us offer new opportunities to a wider range of people. So, we are delighted with Aegon’s decision to extend our partnership for another year! ENJOY the story so far - www.ecas.scot/thanks-aegon...
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES! Passionate about Art, Crafts, and Volunteering to help people with a physical disability in Edinburgh? Find out more about #volunteeropportunities in our Art or Craft Groups on Wednesdays and Fridays. DISCOVER MORE www.ecas.scot/volunteers-a...
#VolunteerEdinburgh
#VolunteerEdinburgh
Volunteer Art and Craft Assistants - Ecas
Volunteer art and craft group assistants. Passionate about Art or Crafts and volunteering to help people with a physical disability?
www.ecas.scot
November 13, 2025 at 1:17 PM
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES! Passionate about Art, Crafts, and Volunteering to help people with a physical disability in Edinburgh? Find out more about #volunteeropportunities in our Art or Craft Groups on Wednesdays and Fridays. DISCOVER MORE www.ecas.scot/volunteers-a...
#VolunteerEdinburgh
#VolunteerEdinburgh
This #BefriendingWeek we've enjoyed celebrating partnerships and collaborations. Thank you to our friends at Aegon UK for helping us with a series of videos to show the positive impact of all that we do. Here's just one example🙂
AND, a BIG thank you to @befriending.co.uk for your continued support
AND, a BIG thank you to @befriending.co.uk for your continued support
November 6, 2025 at 12:59 PM
This #BefriendingWeek we've enjoyed celebrating partnerships and collaborations. Thank you to our friends at Aegon UK for helping us with a series of videos to show the positive impact of all that we do. Here's just one example🙂
AND, a BIG thank you to @befriending.co.uk for your continued support
AND, a BIG thank you to @befriending.co.uk for your continued support
OUT NOW! Welcome to the 2024/25 Ecas Annual Report 💛
Enjoy the many highlights of a year with Ecas, including updates on our Activities, Befriending Service and Grants. This report is a fantastic reflection of all that we do... ENJOY! 🙂 www.ecas.scot/ecas-annual-...
Enjoy the many highlights of a year with Ecas, including updates on our Activities, Befriending Service and Grants. This report is a fantastic reflection of all that we do... ENJOY! 🙂 www.ecas.scot/ecas-annual-...
November 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
OUT NOW! Welcome to the 2024/25 Ecas Annual Report 💛
Enjoy the many highlights of a year with Ecas, including updates on our Activities, Befriending Service and Grants. This report is a fantastic reflection of all that we do... ENJOY! 🙂 www.ecas.scot/ecas-annual-...
Enjoy the many highlights of a year with Ecas, including updates on our Activities, Befriending Service and Grants. This report is a fantastic reflection of all that we do... ENJOY! 🙂 www.ecas.scot/ecas-annual-...
This #BefriendingWeek, Ecas is celebrating our amazing partnership with Aegon UK. Thanks to funding from our friends there, our Befriending pairs have enjoyed trips around Edinburgh, including @thebotanics.bsky.social, Re-Union Canal Boats and Six by Nico. Enjoy these highlights from our visits 😎
November 6, 2025 at 9:44 AM
This #BefriendingWeek, Ecas is celebrating our amazing partnership with Aegon UK. Thanks to funding from our friends there, our Befriending pairs have enjoyed trips around Edinburgh, including @thebotanics.bsky.social, Re-Union Canal Boats and Six by Nico. Enjoy these highlights from our visits 😎
At Ecas, we believe Befriending is all about partnership and collaboration. It's about friendships forged and the enjoyment of good times, in good company. As we celebrate #BefriendingWeek2025 we want to say a BIG thank you to all our Befriendees and Volunteer Befrienders for choosing Ecas 🙂
November 6, 2025 at 9:40 AM
At Ecas, we believe Befriending is all about partnership and collaboration. It's about friendships forged and the enjoyment of good times, in good company. As we celebrate #BefriendingWeek2025 we want to say a BIG thank you to all our Befriendees and Volunteer Befrienders for choosing Ecas 🙂
JOB OPPORTUNITY! APPLY BY MON 27 OCT
Are you an experienced administrator keen to utilise your skills to help make a difference? Ecas is looking for a part-time administrator to join our small team, based in our offices at Norton Park, Edinburgh.
PLEASE CLICK HERE - www.ecas.scot/ecas-adminis...
Are you an experienced administrator keen to utilise your skills to help make a difference? Ecas is looking for a part-time administrator to join our small team, based in our offices at Norton Park, Edinburgh.
PLEASE CLICK HERE - www.ecas.scot/ecas-adminis...
October 23, 2025 at 2:36 PM
JOB OPPORTUNITY! APPLY BY MON 27 OCT
Are you an experienced administrator keen to utilise your skills to help make a difference? Ecas is looking for a part-time administrator to join our small team, based in our offices at Norton Park, Edinburgh.
PLEASE CLICK HERE - www.ecas.scot/ecas-adminis...
Are you an experienced administrator keen to utilise your skills to help make a difference? Ecas is looking for a part-time administrator to join our small team, based in our offices at Norton Park, Edinburgh.
PLEASE CLICK HERE - www.ecas.scot/ecas-adminis...
JOB OPPORTUNITY!
Are you an experienced administrator keen to utilise your skills and help make a difference for people living with physical disabilities? DISCOVER MORE and PLEASE SHARE - www.ecas.scot/ecas-adminis...
Are you an experienced administrator keen to utilise your skills and help make a difference for people living with physical disabilities? DISCOVER MORE and PLEASE SHARE - www.ecas.scot/ecas-adminis...
October 3, 2025 at 12:44 PM
JOB OPPORTUNITY!
Are you an experienced administrator keen to utilise your skills and help make a difference for people living with physical disabilities? DISCOVER MORE and PLEASE SHARE - www.ecas.scot/ecas-adminis...
Are you an experienced administrator keen to utilise your skills and help make a difference for people living with physical disabilities? DISCOVER MORE and PLEASE SHARE - www.ecas.scot/ecas-adminis...
An Ecas grant to cover a powerpack and transport costs helped Ken reclaim his freedom. Ken’s daughters share his Ecas story - www.ecas.scot/ken-and-ecas/
Find out more about Ecas Grants today 🙂
Find out more about Ecas Grants today 🙂
October 3, 2025 at 10:32 AM
An Ecas grant to cover a powerpack and transport costs helped Ken reclaim his freedom. Ken’s daughters share his Ecas story - www.ecas.scot/ken-and-ecas/
Find out more about Ecas Grants today 🙂
Find out more about Ecas Grants today 🙂
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES! Passionate about Art and volunteering to help people with a physical disability in Edinburgh? Contact us to find out more #volunteeropportunities in our Art Groups. DISCOVER MORE - www.ecas.scot/volunteers-a...
#VolunteerOpportunity #VolunteerEdinburgh
#VolunteerOpportunity #VolunteerEdinburgh
Volunteer Art Assistants - Ecas
Volunteer art group assistants. Passionate about Art and volunteering to help people with a physical disability? Contact us
www.ecas.scot
October 3, 2025 at 9:58 AM
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES! Passionate about Art and volunteering to help people with a physical disability in Edinburgh? Contact us to find out more #volunteeropportunities in our Art Groups. DISCOVER MORE - www.ecas.scot/volunteers-a...
#VolunteerOpportunity #VolunteerEdinburgh
#VolunteerOpportunity #VolunteerEdinburgh
What a night! 🤩 Our AMAZING writers performed their own work live at @edbookfest.bsky.social earlier this week. Here's just a wee glimpse...
#edbookfest
#edbookfest
August 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
What a night! 🤩 Our AMAZING writers performed their own work live at @edbookfest.bsky.social earlier this week. Here's just a wee glimpse...
#edbookfest
#edbookfest
Recently, we visited Logan and his mum Katy to learn more about how his Ecas Grant is making a difference. Katy applied for a grant to cover the costs of an iPad for Logan, so that his Pamis digital programme could be within reach at all times. HERE'S Logan's Ecas story www.ecas.scot/logan-and-ec...
August 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Recently, we visited Logan and his mum Katy to learn more about how his Ecas Grant is making a difference. Katy applied for a grant to cover the costs of an iPad for Logan, so that his Pamis digital programme could be within reach at all times. HERE'S Logan's Ecas story www.ecas.scot/logan-and-ec...
This summer Ecas is out and about, thanks to funding from our friends at Aegon UK. Our first trip was to the beautiful @thebotanics.bsky.social Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Enjoy these highlights from our visit. As you can see, it was a wonderfully sunny day 😎☀️
August 6, 2025 at 12:59 PM
This summer Ecas is out and about, thanks to funding from our friends at Aegon UK. Our first trip was to the beautiful @thebotanics.bsky.social Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Enjoy these highlights from our visit. As you can see, it was a wonderfully sunny day 😎☀️
We're so delighted and excited that @edbookfest.bsky.social have invited us to take part this year. Come see and hear some of our talented writers on Mon 18 Aug 7.15pm 🙂
#edbookfest
#edbookfest
August 6, 2025 at 10:48 AM
We're so delighted and excited that @edbookfest.bsky.social have invited us to take part this year. Come see and hear some of our talented writers on Mon 18 Aug 7.15pm 🙂
#edbookfest
#edbookfest
Volunteer Opportunity with Ecas! Passionate about Art and volunteering to help people with a physical disability in Edinburgh? This volunteer role involves assisting the Art Group Leader on Friday afternoons.
FIND OUT MORE www.ecas.scot/volunteers-a...
#VolunteerOpportunity #VolunteerEdinburgh
FIND OUT MORE www.ecas.scot/volunteers-a...
#VolunteerOpportunity #VolunteerEdinburgh
Volunteer Art Assistant - Ecas
Volunteer craft group assistant. Passionate about Art and volunteering to help people with a physical disability?
www.ecas.scot
July 11, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Volunteer Opportunity with Ecas! Passionate about Art and volunteering to help people with a physical disability in Edinburgh? This volunteer role involves assisting the Art Group Leader on Friday afternoons.
FIND OUT MORE www.ecas.scot/volunteers-a...
#VolunteerOpportunity #VolunteerEdinburgh
FIND OUT MORE www.ecas.scot/volunteers-a...
#VolunteerOpportunity #VolunteerEdinburgh
Our talented Ecas Reading & Creative Writing Group has been invited to perform their own work live at The Edinburgh International Book Festival @edbookfest.bsky.social
Come see us in
TOGETHER WE REPAIR
MON 18 AUG 7.15-8.15pm
Read the FULL STORY HERE -
www.ecas.scot/ecas-at-the-...
#edbookfest
Come see us in
TOGETHER WE REPAIR
MON 18 AUG 7.15-8.15pm
Read the FULL STORY HERE -
www.ecas.scot/ecas-at-the-...
#edbookfest
Ecas at The Edinburgh International Book Festival - Ecas
Come see us! We're delighted to announce that our Reading & Creative Writing Group is part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival
www.ecas.scot
June 25, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Our talented Ecas Reading & Creative Writing Group has been invited to perform their own work live at The Edinburgh International Book Festival @edbookfest.bsky.social
Come see us in
TOGETHER WE REPAIR
MON 18 AUG 7.15-8.15pm
Read the FULL STORY HERE -
www.ecas.scot/ecas-at-the-...
#edbookfest
Come see us in
TOGETHER WE REPAIR
MON 18 AUG 7.15-8.15pm
Read the FULL STORY HERE -
www.ecas.scot/ecas-at-the-...
#edbookfest
😎 The sun is shining, so here's a beautiful sunny pic of Evie with the flowers she's been working on, using acrylic and layering tissue paper. Colourful, tactile and putting a smile on everyone's face! 🙂 Interested in the weekly Ecas Craft Group? Contact us to find out more 🙂
June 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
😎 The sun is shining, so here's a beautiful sunny pic of Evie with the flowers she's been working on, using acrylic and layering tissue paper. Colourful, tactile and putting a smile on everyone's face! 🙂 Interested in the weekly Ecas Craft Group? Contact us to find out more 🙂
GOOD NEWS!! Did you know there are Ecas grants for physically disabled adults and children, living in Edinburgh and Lothian? Here's a quick taster... Contact us to apply or find out more 🙂 #disabilitysupport #disabilitygrants
June 18, 2025 at 11:43 AM
GOOD NEWS!! Did you know there are Ecas grants for physically disabled adults and children, living in Edinburgh and Lothian? Here's a quick taster... Contact us to apply or find out more 🙂 #disabilitysupport #disabilitygrants