Circle Edinburgh

Circle is a well established voluntary organisation which aims to support some of the most vulnerable children and families in Scotland. We believe that, by supporting families, we can improve the lives of the most disadvantaged children.

Circle Edinburgh provides the following services:

• Support to children and families in the Muirhouse area including: respite, outreach, playgroups and crèches to families with children under 5; individual and group support to fathers; individual and group support to children who may have experienced loss and bereavement or school based difficulties; after school activities; and groups for parents around issues such as healthy eating and cooking (Haven Project)
• Projects in Pilton and Restalrig linking 5th and 6th year pupils with primary school children who are struggling in mainstream schools. The service runs every afternoon in term time and aims to boost the educational and social skills of the children involved ( ISSEP)
• Independent assessments and planned support in complex child care cases across Edinburgh (Social Work Team)
• Placements for social work students, who experience a rich mix of learning opportunities. A placement is also offered each year to an art therapy student supporting both children and adults (Practice Learning Centre)
  A project which supports children and families affected by parental drug and/or alcohol use. Workers offer support to all family members. A service is offered to families living in Greater Pilton, Leith, Restalrig, Oxgangs and Broomhouse (The Harbour Project)
• A family support service to children attending local primary and secondary schools and their families, to promote the children's potential at home, school and in the community. ( The Restalrig Project)

Supported by
The City of Edinburgh Council, The Tudor Trust, Big Lottery Awards for All, Esmee Fairbairn Foundation