Old Co-op Buildings

East Loan, Prestonpans, East Lothian, Scotland EH32 9ED

01875 814 989

hhdcc2007@yahoo.com

Mon - Fri: 9:30 - 16:30

WE ARE A SCOTTISH CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION - No SC020282

Your donations are making our clients smile appreciated by us making people happy valued by everyone helping us help others allowing us to do more

Help Us To Make A Difference

We’re a small, independent charity with a big heart. While we receive essential funding from East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership to cover our Centre’s core costs—like staff wages—everything else that brings joy, connection, and enrichment to our clients relies entirely on donations.

Your support helps us provide so much more than just care:
🌟 Day trips that create lasting memories
🎨 Arts & crafts materials that inspire creativity and connection
🎶 Entertainment that brings laughter and joy
💐 Flowers and treats that brighten days
📖 Reminiscence projects like life story books and songs, which celebrate our clients’ lives, preserve precious memories, and create a lasting legacy for their families

Thanks to the generosity of people like you, we’ve been able to make an incredible difference in the lives of our clients over the years. But we can’t do it without you.

Every donation—no matter the size—directly funds activities that enhance our clients’ lives. Together, we can keep making a real impact.

  • Make a one of or regular donation directly to us at  GoodHub and don’t forget to Gift Aid your donation if you can—it makes a huge difference! Using our GoodHub page is also great for setting up your own fundraising event page for us and is easy to do.
  • Or for just £1 per ticket, sign up for the East Lothian Lottery where you’ll not only support our cause but also have the chance to win up to £25,000 every Saturday night! 50% of every ticket sale goes directly to our Centre, with another 10% shared among other local charities. You don’t need to live in East Lothian to play—register today and support us with every ticket you buy.
  • We’re thrilled to announce we’ve been selected for the Co-op Community Fund. This means Co-op members can choose us as their cause, and a donation goes to us every time you shop with your Co-op membership card. If you are already a member just log into the app and select us as your cause by clicking HERE and if not then join today by signing up HERE
  • If you and your friends are looking for a healthy challenge why not take part in the annual Kiltwalk where you can raise money for us by walking either 20, 11 or 5 miles. You can sign up HERE and use our GoodHub page to create an event page which we can promote for you or select us on the Kiltwalk page as your registered charity.

Your kindness keeps us going and allows us to continue making every day special for our clients.

From all of us at Harlawhill Day Care Centre, thank you for your generosity and support

Other Types Of Donations

Every Day is an Adventure at Harlawhill

At Harlawhill Day Care Centre, we believe that life is for living—and that every day should be an adventure filled with laughter, connection, and a touch of fun.

Our clients enjoy a wide variety of engaging activities, from bingo and play your cards right to horse racing, dominoes, quizzes, noughts and crosses, carpet bowls, and arts and crafts. We’re always coming up with new ways to bring joy and entertainment to everyone who joins us.

But the fun doesn’t stop there. After our games, we love to celebrate the winners with small prizes like sweets, chocolates, toiletries, or even a little bottle of perfume. It’s these small tokens that light up a room with smiles and add an extra spark to our activities.

Gifts and Goods

We go through quite a few prizes every day, and that’s where you come in! If you have any small, unwanted items—like a gift you can’t use or something you no longer need—we’d be delighted to repurpose them into prizes that bring happiness to our clients.

  • Local Donations: If you live nearby, please get in touch to arrange a drop-off.
  • Business Contributions: If you’re a local business, consider donating goods or services that can be used as prizes or raffles for our fundraising. Your support could make a real difference to our Centre and the people we care for.

Sometimes, it’s the small things that make the biggest impact. With your help, we can keep life exciting, rewarding, and full of wonderful surprises for our clients.

Thank you for your generosity and for helping us spread joy, one prize at a time.

Join Our Team of Incredible Volunteers

At Harlawhill Day Care Centre, we are fortunate to have a small but deeply committed team of volunteers who generously give their time and energy to make a difference. Even our Trustees are volunteers, united by their passion for supporting our clients.

Our volunteers come from all walks of life, and it’s this diversity that makes our team so special. Each person brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives that enrich the lives of our clients in countless ways.

Why Volunteers Matter

Volunteers are the heart of our Centre, providing invaluable support that allows our staff to focus on the technical aspects of their roles. Sometimes, it’s the simplest acts of kindness that make the biggest impact:

  • Sitting with someone and offering a listening ear
  • Holding a hand to provide comfort and connection
  • Getting up for a dance to share a joyful moment
  • Being a calm and reassuring presence

These small gestures mean the world to our clients and are an essential part of what makes Harlawhill such a welcoming and uplifting place.

They say the most precious gift you can give is your time, and we couldn’t agree more. Every moment our volunteers spend with us makes a lasting difference.

Becoming a Volunteer

If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Gillian Baggs, to discuss how you can get involved.

All volunteers go through the current Disclosure process and are carefully vetted before starting their role to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone at the Centre.

By volunteering with us, you’ll not only make a difference in someone else’s life but also experience the joy and fulfillment of giving back to your community.

Together, we can continue to make every day special at Harlawhill.

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