Capability Scotland Matters - Summer 2022

Help Us Provide Support
TO MORE CHILDREN LIKE OLLIE Top of the League:
Capability Scotland has always sought to be a major ally in supporting
disabled people to have full equality of opportunity and participation as
citizens of Scotland.
We believe that equality of opportunity should begin from birth and this is
one of many reasons we created the Sunshine Toddlers Group at Stanmore
House School; offering disabled babies, toddlers and young children like
Ollie a safe space where they and their families can enjoy activities
that every child should experience, just like children in mainstream
settings.
It is thanks to the generosity of our donors that we’ve been able to
develop the Sunshine Toddlers Group and offer this to children and
families free of charge.
“The thought of attending Sunshine Toddlers for the first time was quite
daunting. Due to Ollie’s disabilities we had never attended any baby
or toddler groups as without any additional support Ollie is unable to
participate in mainstream activities. Any nerves I had faded away the
moment we arrived at Stanmore, the staff and young people were so welcoming,
and we immediately felt part of the community. Every week, Ollie and I look
forward to Sunshine Toddlers, not just for the activities and interaction but also
for the additional support we can both access. Sunshine Toddlers and Stanmore
has been a lifeline for our family, in a time filled with so much uncertainty they
are a constant source of support, advice and kindness.”
Becky, Ollie’s Mum
To help us support more children like Ollie, please donate what you can so that
Capability Scotland can ensure disabled children and young people throughout
Scotland have the opportunity to see their ambitions realised and fulfil their
potential. Please give generously.
Thank you.
You can return this donation form in the envelope provided or post to:
Capability Scotland, 24 St John’s Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6NZ
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or by direct debit?
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Heriot’s Rugby Club
&
Our Charity Partners
Last year, Capability Scotland was
thrilled to be chosen as Heriot
Rugby Clubs Charity Partner;
we are now six months into the
partnership and delighted to share
that our activities and fundraising
are going from strength to strength.
To date, an amazing £4,000 has been raised
from general donations, raffles and
a charity dinner. Held at Heriots
ground Goldenacre the evening was
hosted by Brian Donald with guest
speakers Rhona Hume and George
McNeil in attendance. A great time was
had by all and plans are already underway
to host a similar event in January next year.
Brian Logan, Chief Executive at Capability
Scotland, commented, “I am delighted that
our partnership has started with such great
success – we’re really enjoying working
with the team at Heriot’s. The £4,000 raised
so far will support additional activities
across a number of our services over the
Events that will
make sport
accessible.
coming months. As we move ahead, I look
forward to our staff and customers getting
involved with Heriot’s next fundraising
challenge, a virtual sponsored cycle in
May, as well as a series of events that will
bring rugby to our services and make sport
accessible to the people we support.”
On Sunday 15th May, led by club president
Iain (Ducky) Duckworth, a group
of Heriot's members, along with
staff from Capability Scotland,
will take on a 56-mile cycle
from Glasgow to Edinburgh to
raise funds for Capability Scotland.
Finishing at Goldenacre they will be
greeted by fellow club members, friends
and family as Heriot's host a family fun
day to celebrate their achievements.
If you would like to get involved with the
cycle, you can find out more by visiting:
www.heriotsrugbyclub.co.uk/charitypartnership-cycle-fundraiser
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• Spin or cycle, indoor or outdoor
• 100 miles throughout May
• Do it together with your team or alone
• Fundraise for Capability Scotland
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05/2022
Sign up for your 100-mile challenge at:
www.capability.scot/cycle