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We stimulate and strengthen the Church’s mission through 7 Foodbanks+, Salaam (refugee and asylum seeker support work), Nations racial justice project, a Clothesbank+, An Open Hand toy delivery service, The Care Van, Two’s Company befriending and a Soul Food homeless meal in Edinburgh.

Vision & Values – Partners – Meet the Team – Our Work

Edinburgh City Mission is led by our CEO, Duncan Cuthill.

Duncan was previously Director of Ministries for London City Mission for 12 years.

Mission Strengtheners practically support mission in local churches, including our church-based Foodbank+ network, loving and befriending people who are referred to the Foodbanks+ by welcoming them, offering one-to-one meetings and running support groups.

As a group of Christians from a variety of Churches, we and our Partner Churches believe in:

Following Jesus’ example of love and forgiveness
Showing care and concern for those who are experiencing hardship, severe difficulties, debt, violence, abuse, addictions, physical or mental illness, injustice or prejudice
Jesus’ sacrificial death on the cross, as the ultimate expression of love
Jesus’ resurrection from the dead, giving us hope beyond the grave
The promise of a new, better life through faith in Him
God’s desire to be in a loving, secure and faithful relationship with everyone who seeks Him

See our vision for “Into the 2020s” ↘

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Vacancy Form

Section 1 - Personal Details

First Name *

Last Name *

Address *

Address

Home Phone Number

Mobile Number

Email Address *

National Insurance (NI) Number

Are you involved in any activity that might limit your availability to work or your working hours? *

Yes

Please outline:

Have you any convictions (other than spent convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974?) *

Yes

Please outline:

Do you need a work permit to take up employment in the U.K.? *

Yes

Please outline:

Section 2 - Education

Starting with the most recent, please list any education, qualifications and / or training.

Date Obtained *

In the format MM/YYYY.

Education/Course/Training *

Awarding Body *

Qualifications Obtained *

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Section 3 - Work History

Please list your recent work history. We want to know about your work experience, paid and unpaid. Please include your current/previous employment, voluntary work, community activities and time spent caring for dependents. Starting with your current employment, please state name and address of employer(s) and/or voluntary agencies and describe main tasks, responsibilities and achievements.

Date (from - to) *

In the format MM/YYYY.

Position *

Company Name and Address *

Responsibilities and Achievements *

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What is your current salary? *

Please enter a range if unsure.

Section 4 - Meeting Personal Specifications

Please answer the following questions.

Can you tell us why you are a good fit for the post, giving relevant examples from your past work / voluntary experience? *

Bearing in mind the Job Description, please indicate what experience and skills you would bring to the job. *

It is a requirement that you have an active connection to a church. Please tell us (i) which church you belong to (ii) how long you have been attending and (iii) how you are involved? *

How did you become a Christian? (no more than 200 words) *

Why is Jesus important to you? (no more than 200 words) *

Section 5 - References

Referee 1 (Employer)

Full Name *

Position *

Telephone Number *

Address *

Email Address *

Referee 2 (Church)

Full Name *

Position *

Telephone Number *

Address *

Email Address *

Additional Information

Can we approach your current employer before an offer is made? *

Yes

Is your church supportive of your application to Edinburgh City Mission (ie would they be willing to take an active interest in our work and pray for you in your role?) *

Yes

Section 6 - Declaration

I declare that the information given in this form is complete and accurate. I understand that any false information or deliberate omissions will disqualify me from employment or may render me liable to summary dismissal. I understand these details will be held in compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998. I undertake to notify the company immediately of any changes to the above details. You agree that Edinburgh City Mission may use the details provided to contact you for purposes of the job application and nothing more.

Do you agree to the above Terms? *

Yes

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Volunteer Application

Section 1 - Personal Details

First Name *

Last Name *

Address *

Address

Telephone Number

Date of Birth

Email Address *

Do you speak any languages other than English? *

Yes

Please outline:

Section 2 - Role

In what part of the work of Edinburgh City Mission would you be interested in volunteering? (Pick up to 3) *

Care Van

Clothesbank+

Foodbank+

Salaam

Soul Food

The Storehouse

Other / Specific Volunteering OpportunityOther / Specific Volunteering Opportunity

Please tick your available days. *

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Do you have the use of a car? *

Yes

Do you have any previous work/voluntary experience/skills or training that would be relevant to volunteering with Edinburgh City Mission? *

Could you tell us a bit about why you are interested in volunteering with Edinburgh City Mission? *

If we asked your close friend for 4 words to describe you what would they say? *

Section 3 - Belief

For some of our volunteer roles we require the volunteer to have an active Christian faith. Please tick which of the following applies to you. *

I am active in my Christian faith

I am sympathetic to the goals and vision of Edinburgh City Mission

Neither of the above

Do you currently attend a church? *

Yes

Please outline:

Section 4 - References

We will take up references once we’ve agreed a suitable volunteering role. Please provide us with the details of someone who has known you in a professional capacity for more than a year. For example, someone you have volunteered for, an employer or a teacher.

Full Name *

Position / Job *

Telephone Number *

Relationship to You *

Email Address *

Additional Information

Where did you hear about volunteering with Edinburgh City Mission? Do you know someone who currently works or volunteers for Edinburgh City Mission? *

Section 6 - Declaration

Do you agree to the above Terms? *

Yes

Monthly Prayer Newsletter (Optional - click here)

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Sign me up to the Edinburgh City Mission Monthly Prayer Newsletter

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City Mission Movement

History

The City Mission in Edinburgh was established in 1832 by David Nasmith, 6 years after he founded the first City Mission in Glasgow.

Edinburgh City Mission looks very different today to how it did in 1832, but the ethos of David Nasmith remains.

Come back soon to read a little bit more about our history.

Into the 2020s

Since the first lockdown started on 23rd March 2020, we have:

• opened The Storehouse food and distribution centre in Sighthill

• launched a new weekly Soul Food meal at Carrubbers Christian Centre on the Royal Mile, in partnership with Soul Food Edinburgh (now on temporary hiatus)

• opened a new Foodbank+ in Prestonpans, in partnership with Lighthouse Central Church

• opened a new Clothesbank+ in Tollcross, in partnership with Central Church

• launched Nations, a racial justice project

• launched An Open Hand, a new toy delivery service, in partnership with Greenbank Parish Church

• run online conversational English classes over the summer as part of Salaam, our support work for refugees and asylum seekers

• initiated a drop-in cafe for refugees, in partnership with Liberton Parish Church

• launched The Salaam Weekend Club, an events programme for refugees

We are planning to launch Two’s Company – Edinburgh, a new befriending scheme for older people, in partnership with Linking Lives UK in May 2022.

Foodbank+

We continue to run our Foodbank+ network providing food for people who are going through a period of food crisis. If you are experiencing food poverty and would like to get support from our network, you need to get a referral from a social worker or other professional who can refer using our website.

Soul Food

We started our first Soul Food meal in partnership with Soul Food Edinburgh in October 2019, providing a weekly meal for people experiencing homelessness and others in isolation. This is based at Central Edinburgh Methodist Church in Newington. If you are in need of a meal, please contact us for details or go to Soul Food Edinburgh.

The Care Van

The van goes out five lunch-times and seven evenings a week, providing a hot drink and takeaway meal for people experiencing homelessness. The Care Van is run in partnership with Bethany Christian Trust and 40 local churches.

Salaam

Wide-ranging Refugee and Asylum Seeker support work. Please contact us if you are a refugee or asylum seeker and are impacted by the Covid-19 Crisis. We want to help you.

We are a small charity who put our energy and resources into providing support through these programmes. If you need spiritual or emotional support during this difficult time, you may wish to contact a local church or Trypraying. May God bless and keep you and yours safe.

Thank you for your prayers and support,

Duncan Cuthill (CEO) and the Edinburgh City Mission team

Apply Now

Vacancy Form

Section 1 - Personal Details

First Name *

Last Name *

Address *

Address

Home Phone Number

Mobile Number

Email Address *

National Insurance (NI) Number

Are you involved in any activity that might limit your availability to work or your working hours? *

Yes

Please outline:

Have you any convictions (other than spent convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974?) *

Yes

Please outline:

Do you need a work permit to take up employment in the U.K.? *

Yes

Please outline:

Section 2 - Education

Starting with the most recent, please list any education, qualifications and / or training.

Date Obtained *

In the format MM/YYYY.

Education/Course/Training *

Awarding Body *

Qualifications Obtained *

Add another Remove

Section 3 - Work History

Date (from - to) *

In the format MM/YYYY.

Position *

Company Name and Address *

Responsibilities and Achievements *

Add another Remove

What is your current salary? *

Please enter a range if unsure.

Section 4 - Meeting Personal Specifications

Please answer the following questions.

Can you tell us why you are a good fit for the post, giving relevant examples from your past work / voluntary experience? *

Bearing in mind the Job Description, please indicate what experience and skills you would bring to the job. *

It is a requirement that you have an active connection to a church. Please tell us (i) which church you belong to (ii) how long you have been attending and (iii) how you are involved? *

How did you become a Christian? (no more than 200 words) *

Why is Jesus important to you? (no more than 200 words) *

Section 5 - References

Referee 1 (Employer)

Full Name *

Position *

Telephone Number *

Address *

Email Address *

Referee 2 (Church)

Full Name *

Position *

Telephone Number *

Address *

Email Address *

Additional Information

Can we approach your current employer before an offer is made? *

Yes

Is your church supportive of your application to Edinburgh City Mission (ie would they be willing to take an active interest in our work and pray for you in your role?) *

Yes

Section 6 - Declaration

Do you agree to the above Terms? *

Yes

Monthly Prayer Newsletter (Optional - click here)

Mailchimp

Sign me up to the Edinburgh City Mission Monthly Prayer Newsletter

If you are human, leave this field blank.

Volunteer Now

Volunteer Application

Section 1 - Personal Details

First Name *

Last Name *

Address *

Address

Telephone Number

Date of Birth

Email Address *

Do you speak any languages other than English? *

Yes

Please outline:

Section 2 - Role

In what part of the work of Edinburgh City Mission would you be interested in volunteering? (Pick up to 3) *

Care Van

Clothesbank+

Foodbank+

Salaam

Soul Food

The Storehouse

Other / Specific Volunteering OpportunityOther / Specific Volunteering Opportunity

Please tick your available days. *

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Do you have the use of a car? *

Yes

Do you have any previous work/voluntary experience/skills or training that would be relevant to volunteering with Edinburgh City Mission? *

Could you tell us a bit about why you are interested in volunteering with Edinburgh City Mission? *

If we asked your close friend for 4 words to describe you what would they say? *

Section 3 - Belief

For some of our volunteer roles we require the volunteer to have an active Christian faith. Please tick which of the following applies to you. *

I am active in my Christian faith

I am sympathetic to the goals and vision of Edinburgh City Mission

Neither of the above

Do you currently attend a church? *

Yes

Please outline:

Section 4 - References

Full Name *

Position / Job *

Telephone Number *

Relationship to You *

Email Address *

Additional Information

Where did you hear about volunteering with Edinburgh City Mission? Do you know someone who currently works or volunteers for Edinburgh City Mission? *

Section 6 - Declaration

Do you agree to the above Terms? *

Yes

Monthly Prayer Newsletter (Optional - click here)

Mailchimp

Sign me up to the Edinburgh City Mission Monthly Prayer Newsletter

If you are human, leave this field blank.

Edinburgh City Mission

About Us

Vision & Values – Partners – Meet the Team – Our Work

Edinburgh City Mission is led by our CEO, Duncan Cuthill.

See our vision for “Into the 2020s” ↘

Apply Now

Section 1 - Personal Details

Section 2 - Education

Section 3 - Work History

Section 4 - Meeting Personal Specifications

Section 5 - References

Referee 1 (Employer)

Referee 2 (Church)

Additional Information

Section 6 - Declaration

Monthly Prayer Newsletter (Optional - click here)

Volunteer Now

Section 1 - Personal Details

Section 2 - Role

Section 3 - Belief

Section 4 - References

Additional Information

Section 6 - Declaration

Monthly Prayer Newsletter (Optional - click here)

City Mission Movement

History

Into the 2020s

Foodbank+

Soul Food

The Care Van

Salaam

Apply Now

Section 1 - Personal Details

Section 2 - Education

Section 3 - Work History

Section 4 - Meeting Personal Specifications

Section 5 - References

Referee 1 (Employer)

Referee 2 (Church)

Additional Information

Section 6 - Declaration

Monthly Prayer Newsletter (Optional - click here)

Volunteer Now

Section 1 - Personal Details

Section 2 - Role

Section 3 - Belief

Section 4 - References

Additional Information

Section 6 - Declaration

Monthly Prayer Newsletter (Optional - click here)

Our heart is to be led by the Holy Spirit, to be Jesus’ hands and feet in our city.

Help us to provide life-changing support in Edinburgh.