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Annual Report

Our Annual Report showcases the amazing projects that our charity supports across NHS Lothian to help improve the health and wellbeing of patients, visitors and staff.

Our 2024/25 Trustees’ Annual Report and Financial Statements is now available

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Previous reports:

We have undertaken a rebranding exercise since our Annual Reports were published. The reports below are branded in our former branding for Edinburgh & Lothians Health Foundation.

How we are supporting NHS Lothian patients and staff

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NHS Lothian Charity Supports New Pilot Study on Bowel Cancer Detection

A pioneering charity-funded research pilot offers hope for gentler tests and earlier detection of bowel cancer.

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Purple Butterfly Project team taking on the Kelpies Experience

Royal Edinburgh Hospital Staff Scale The Kelpies to Support Families During End-of-Life Care

A team of nurses and clinical support workers from the Royal Edinburgh Hospital (REH) scaled Scotland’s iconic Kelpies to raise money for the Purple Butterfly project, a heart-warming initiative designed to bring comfort and dignity to families during end-of-life care.

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Francesco’s Story – Running for Hope, Healing, and the Breast Cancer Institute

Francesco is a great example of what it means to turn personal adversity into purposeful action — inspiring others, raising money to support others, and showing that even in the face of life’s toughest challenges, hope and purpose can carry us forward.

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Lise, Nicola and Lisa’s Kiltwalk Story: Walking for Comfort, Dignity and Care

Every year, thousands of people take on the Kiltwalk to support causes close to their hearts. Among them this year, […]

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