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Meet the Team

Edinburgh City Mission is led by Hannah.

 

Angus, Fiona, Lizzie, Naomi and Victoria run our projects and programs alongside our church partners and volunteers, supporting individuals and families who are experiencing spiritual, social and material poverty.

 

Lucy & Blythe cultivate and develop partnerships. Blythe also manages communications and operations.

 

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Hannah Freeman – CEO

“I believe that when we gather together in Jesus’ name the invisible Kingdom of Heaven is made visible!

As 2 Corinthians 2:14 says, “But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere”.  I am deeply humbled to partner with everyone at Edinburgh City Mission as we boldly share His hope and grace with every person we meet. It’s truly holy ground.”

 

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Angus Lamont

“Community is central to the Christian message. The Bible begins with a statement of simple yet profound togetherness – the triune God eternally existing in community. That’s why I love that Edinburgh City Mission is helping people with varied needs find caring and compassionate community, and that we support churches in that task. It was in Edinburgh that I, as a student, first felt God’s pull towards Christian work. It is for God’s honour, and to be part of a work which comes alongside Edinburgh churches to share the Good News of hope in Jesus and to help them develop true community through loving care and discipleship, is a great privilege.”

 

Blythe Fincher

“I am so blessed to be a part of Edinburgh City Mission and its endeavours to restore, empower, and build up this city, its churches, and its beautiful people. I am very passionate about sharing the Gospel and walking alongside those from all walks of life in any way I can. I look forward to building and sustaining relationships where one can encounter and experience Jesus’ love, power, and glory!”

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Fiona Christie

“I am delighted to be joining the Salaam team in their mission of supporting and stimulating the Church in Edinburgh to welcome and walk beside all those seeking refuge in our city.”

 

Lizzie Lawrence

“It’s a privilege to join the Two’s Company Befriending team to be a part of God’s mission to reach the elderly in our city experiencing isolation and loneliness. I’m looking forward to partnering with local churches to bring connection, friendship and community to those in need.”

 

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Lucy Paine

“I am so excited to be part of this mission to share Jesus’ love and make him known in Edinburgh. We are all uniquely and preciously created by a loving God who has made us in his image and so Jesus’ followers are called to love all members of society with his radical love. I feel so privileged to be part of this mission to do just that in Edinburgh, through sharing the wonderful gospel of Jesus, showing friendship and serving the people of the city practically.”

Naomi Amour

“I am so excited to be part of an organisation that wants to be in our city and for our city for Christ. God himself is relationship and has created us in His image to be in relationship, so I am looking forward to playing an active role in helping lonely, isolated people find the community and connection that they were made for.”

 

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Victoria Leckie

“I feel immensely privileged to be a member of the team at Edinburgh City Mission. The opportunity to share the love of Jesus and uplift the lives of others brings me great joy. We live in a magnificent city but there are so many – too many – individuals suffering hardship, homelessness and hunger. Small acts, multiplied by many, have the capacity to transform lives, in our city, for our city.”

 

Our Trustees

Eddie Saunders

Graham Oxburgh CA

Chris de Waal

Dr. Toyin Adenugba-Opakje 

Our Board of Trustees steward the vision of the organisation, prayerfully guiding our ministry and ensuring our resources are used wisely to serve the city and further God’s mission.

Should you wish to contact our Trustees, please email trustees@edinburghcitymission.org.uk

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An Open Hand Referral Application
This form may be used by support workers and other professionals to apply for gifts for families in Edinburgh from An Open Hand (we cannot accept self-referrals).

Our aim is to help the families that need it most. We would be grateful if you could ensure that families fall into an area of need listed below before applying. We won’t be able to accept applications out with the below criteria.

Criteria for application:

  • Families (both parents/carers) who are facing severe hardship because of job loss or benefit delays/interruptions and have no other means (e.g. savings) of helping their child celebrate their birthday
  • Families who have no recourse to public funds
  • Families facing unexpected bills/costs/debt repayments around the time of their child’s birthday which prevent them from buying their child a present.

We are keen to help as many families as we can through this project, whilst still ensuring that each individual child feels treasured and receives a gift they will delight in. We will evaluate the funding for each gift on a case by case basis according to the financial needs of the family, the age of the child and the funding available. A general rule of thumb is that we anticipate most gifts along with the family bag to be in the region of up to £45.

Please ensure this application is submitted at least two weeks before the first child’s birthday to ensure there is sufficient time to deliver to the family.

Applicant's Details

Parent/Carer's Details

Address
Address

Children's Details

To add more children's details, please click the Add button. To remove details, please click the Remove button.
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Details of Application

Please give details of why you are applying for this family and what impact a present from An Open Hand may make.

N.B. - The more information you can give, the greater the chance your application will be accepted

An Open Hand Disclaimer

All the gifts given to parents/carers from An Open Hand are new, and in new working order.

Once the gifts are given to the parent/carer, it is their responsibility to check the item is suitable and safe for their child, in good condition and used according to the manufacturer’s advice.

An Open Hand will keep all details of this application protected in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

An Open Hand is not a business or trader and has no ongoing responsibility for the gifts, once given, and takes no responsibility for loss, damage or injury sustained from the gifts or their use.

  • I confirm I have read the above disclaimer to this child’s parent/carer and they understand and agree to it.
  • I also confirm the parent/carer knows An Open Hand will be in contact directly with them, prior to the birthday, to discuss the gift and arrange a suitable time for delivery or collection.
  • I confirm that the parent/carer knows An Open Hand will be in contact directly with them, after the birthday, to receive feedback about the gift delivery, as well as our wider service.

Disclaimer and GDPR

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GDPR Compliance
Once we receive your application, we aim to be in touch with you within 5 working days to let you know if your application is successful.

Many thanks for your application!

Edinburgh City Mission Gap Year


Gap Year

Section 1 - Personal Details

Address
Are you involved in any activity that might limit your availability to work or your working hours?
Have you any convictions (other than spent convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974?)
Do you need a work permit to take up employment in the U.K.?

Section 2 - Education

Starting with the most recent, please list any education, qualifications and / or training.
In the format MM/YYYY.
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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.
In the format MM/YYYY.
Hours/week*
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Section 4 - The Gap Year Role

Please answer the following questions.

Section 5 - References

Referee 1 (Professional e.g. teacher / tutor / pastor)
Referee 2 (Other leader e.g. Church group leader)
Additional Information
Can we approach your referees before an offer is made?
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?)

Section 6 - Declaration

I declare that the information given in this form is complete and accurate. 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?

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Volunteer Application

Section 1 - Personal Details

Please note: you must currently live in or near to Edinburgh if you wish to volunteer with Edinburgh City Mission.
Address
Do you speak any languages other than English?

Section 2 - Role

In what part of the work of Edinburgh City Mission would you be interested in volunteering? (Pick up to 3)
Do you have a Full UK Driving Licence?
Have you had any accidents, regardless of fault in the last 5 years?
NB - This will help us check your details with the DVLA and reduce the number of questions we need to ask you later.
Please tick your available days.

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.
Do you currently attend a church?

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.
Additional Information

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?

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