FUNDRAISING & EVENTS

The Lord Provost and Trustees work hard to secure various community benefit partnerships which, with their financial or pro-bono support now provides 46% of the Trusts income.

The remaining 54% of income is generated through investments, donations, charity partners and fundraising activities, which we rely on local organisations and supporters of the OneCity Trust to support.

Please see details below for our forthcoming fundraising activities and feel free to book tickets and join us!  All funds raised are used by the Trust for grant making opportunities to charities and incorporated organisations within the City of Edinburgh.

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Celebrate Mothering Sunday and International Women’s Day enjoying a Special Sparkling Afternoon Tea in the City Chambers

Sunday 10 March 2024, 2pm – 4.30pm

Council Chamber, City Chambers, Edinburgh EH1 1YJ


Celebrate Mothering Sunday and International Women’s Day enjoying a Special Sparkling Afternoon Tea in Edinburgh’s Historic City Chambers, including the opportunity to view City of Edinburgh’s stunning civic regalia, including the Rosebery Jewel 

Hosted by Lesley Marion Cameron, Depute Lord Provost, in partnership with XChange Handbags & Essentials, with proceeds raised in aid of the One City Trust

  • Afternoon tea and a glass of fizz included.
  • Short tours will also be available from a City Officer.
  • Fundraising raffles with super prizes.

Ticket Price

£45.00 Afternoon Tea including a glass of fizz and Tour for one.  (Booking fee applies)

£450.00 Afternoon Tea including a glass of fizz and Tour for ten.  (Booking fee applies)

PROMO CODE: Book before Friday 1 March 2024 and receive a discount of £5.00 for individual tickets by using code AT5 and a discount of £50.00 for tables of ten by using code AT50.

OneCity Trust is a Scottish Charity, registration number SC034165, regulated by the Office of the Scottish Regulator (OSCR).

 Terms & Conditions

  • *subject to availability 
  • Not suitable for persons under the age of 18 years
  • Bar will be available to purchase additional refreshments

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Lord Provosts Fundraising Burns Supper in Aid of the OneCity Trust

Friday 26 January 2024

Prestonfield House, Priestfield Road, Edinburgh EH16 5UT  


Robert Aldridge, The Rt. Hon. Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh is hosting his fundraising Burns Supper 2023, in aid of the OneCity Trust on Friday 26 January 2023 at the opulent, five-star Prestonfield House, Edinburgh!

The evening will begin at 6.30pm with a welcome glass of fizz, a three-course meal with the finest Scottish ingredients and half a bottle of wine per guest.

There will be a spectacular line up of speakers, fantastic entertainment and fundraising online, along with a live auction;  all raising funds in aid of the OneCity Trust:

Please contact the Lord Provosts office by email: lord.provost@edinburgh.gov.uk for further details or, click on the BUY NOW button to book online and confirm your attendance, at what will be a convivial evening with a serious purpose!

Dress Code: Black Tie with a Touch of Tartan 

Carriages: 11.30pm 


Rt. hon. lord provost of the CITY OF EDINBURGH’s by Elaine McCafferty

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Friday 25 August 2023

The OneCity Trusts 20th Anniversary Celebration Event

City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1YJ   


The OneCity Trust is celebrating its 20th anniversary during 2023 and to mark this occasion, the Board of Trustees are hosting a Free event on Friday 25 August 2023, from 5.30pm to 9.30pm at the City Chambers.

The purpose of this event is to:

  • mark and celebrate the 20th anniversary;
  • consider if Edinburgh has changed over the lifetime of the Trust, and discuss continuing challenges, and
  • showcase the work, growth, successes, partnerships and impact of the Trust across Scotland’s capital city.

There will be three elements to the celebration:

  • an exhibition of the OneCity Trust archive;
  • reflection on Edinburgh past, present and future with keynote speakers *Dr Richard Holloway and Dr Jim McCormick including round table discussions, and followed with,
  • a celebratory drinks reception

* Dr Richard Holloway was the Chair of the Lord Provosts Commission on social exclusion, who published their findings in a report called ‘OneCity’ in June 2000.  Dr Jim McCormick was the Chair of the Edinburgh Poverty Commission on poverty, who published their findings in a report called ‘A Just Capital,‘ published in September 2020.

5.30pm – 6.00pm – Tea and coffee available for guests

6.00pm – 7.30pm – Round table event

8.00pm – 9.30pm – Celebratory drinks reception

Come and join us!  We look forward to seeing you.


Lord Provosts Fundraising Burns Supper in aid of the OneCity Trust

Friday 27 January 2023

Prestonfield House, Priestfield Road, Edinburgh EH16 5UT  


Robert Aldridge, The Rt. Hon. Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh is hosting his fundraising Burns Supper 2023, in aid of the OneCity Trust on Friday 27 January 2023 at the opulent, five-star Prestonfield House, Edinburgh!

The evening will begin at 6.30pm with a welcome glass of fizz, a three-course meal with the finest Scottish ingredients and half a bottle of wine per guest.

Dress Code: Black Tie with a Touch of Tartan 

There will be a spectacular line up of speakers, fantastic entertainment and fundraising online, along with a live auction;  all raising funds in aid of the OneCity Trust:

  • Immortal Memory – Professor David PurdieHon. Fellow of the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities, UOE and Cammy Goodall – popularly regarded as his generation’s greatest interpreter of Scotland’s National Bard.
  • Address tae the Haggis – John Collington, a big Burns fan and like the great man – a son of Ayrshire.
  • Toast  tae the Lassies – Craig Hill, a household name as Scotland’s brightest comedy star.
  • Reply fae the Lassies – Val McDermid, award winning Scottish writer and broadcaster.

Tickets £120 per person or tables of 10 for £1,200.  

Please contact the Lord Provosts office by email: lord.provost@edinburgh.gov.uk for further details or, click on the BUY button now to book online and confirm your attendance, at what will be a convivial evening with a serious purpose!

BOOK BEFORE 31 DECEMBER 2022 and receive a discount of £8 pp!  For Individual tickets apply PROMO CODE – EARLYBIRD8 and for tables apply PROMO CODE – EARLYBIRD80

Remember to bring your business card for a chance to win a prize! 

Terms & Conditions: 

Tickets on sale until Wednesday 25 January 2023.  Promotional codes only applicable until 31 December 2022. No refunds granted. 

Sponsors

With many thanks extended to our sponsors, whose support has been exceptional!

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Friday 30 September 2022  

City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh  6pm – 11pm 


Join Robert Aldridge, The Rt. Hon. Lord Provost and President of the OneCity Trust as he hosts an intimate fundraising dinner in aid of the OneCity Trust and to promote their new book, ‘The People’s City’ which was published in 2022 with contributions from local Authors, Anne Hamilton, Nadine Aisha Jassat, Alexander McCall Smith, Ian Rankin and Sara Sheridan with an introduction from Irvine Welsh.

The evening will start with a glass of fizz on arrival, three course meal and Question and Answer sessions with our special guests about their individual contributions to the book and their support for The OneCity Trust.

The OneCity Trust was established in 2003 and is committed to supporting charitable and constituted groups within the City of Edinburgh by providing financial grants and In Kind support from local businesses, citizens and our Community Benefit Partners to tackle social exclusion, inequality and poverty.

  • Dress Code: Smart/Casual
  • Please note tickets are limited and must be paid in advance of the event.
  • Opportunity to purchase your copy of ‘The People’s City’ with a 20% discount at £6.40 by purchasing via this link https://buy.stripe.com/5kA17meAqa2507KaF0   (RRP £7.99).
  • Bar available to purchase refreshments
  • Raffle tickets will be on sale on the evening super prize
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