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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

Charlene Kay running the Edinburgh Marathon Festival in her NHS Lothian Charity t-shirt

From the lab to the start line: Why Charlene’s chose to run the EMF 10K and support NHS Lothian Charity’s Breast Cancer Institute Fund

When Charlene lined up for the EMF 10K, it wasn’t just about running for the finish line. She was running for the work that’s shaped her life – and the people it’s there to help.

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Alexander Ferguson and his dad in a boat

Running for my dad: why I took on the Edinburgh Marathon

When Alexander Ferguson signed up for the Edinburgh Marathon, it was more than a challenge, it was something more personal.

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Helping Unlock Important Financial Support When Circumstances Change Due to Ill Health

Our hospital-based advice service has now helped secure over £5 million in financial support through benefits and other social security entitlements for patients, carers and staff.

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a group of NHS Lothian staff in NHS Lothian Charity t-shirts holding a sign saying 'Finisher' after completing the Hairy Haggis Relay at the Edinburgh International Festival

Running together for something bigger: the Research Team at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre take on the EMF Hairy Haggis

In May 2026, a team of 12 colleagues from across cancer services and research came together to take on the Edinburgh Marathon Festival Hairy Haggis Relay Race – proving that extraordinary things can happen when people come together!

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