News - The Eric Liddell Community

Champions come together for centenary celebrations for iconic sporting hero

October 3, 2022

Sporting heroes, educational masterminds. cultural icons and corporate professionals are joining together to orchestrate a major programme of activities to honour the legacy […]

Making the transition from financial services to charity sector

October 3, 2022

Claire Ritchie, Chief Operating Officer, The Eric Liddell Community Coming from a career in an insurance company and now working as the Chief […]

HRH The Princess Royal, Patron of The Eric Liddell 100

April 14, 2022

We are absolutely delighted to announce that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has agreed to become the Patron of The Eric Liddell […]

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Eric’s first international cap for Scottish Rugby

January 2, 2022

Today is the centenary of Eric Liddell’s first international cap for Scottish Rugby. Our friends and colleagues at the SRU have recognised this […]

Edinburgh charities partner to support the local community during the COVID-19 crisis

March 1, 2021

Edinburgh charities partner to support the local community during the COVID-19 crisis Leading care charity and community hub, the Eric Liddell has received […]

Edinburgh care charity teams up with football foundation to aid Edinburgh’s most vulnerable

February 23, 2021

Edinburgh care charity teams up with football foundation to aid Edinburgh’s most vulnerable Leading Edinburgh care charity and community hub, the Eric Liddell […]

Lunch Collection Programme

January 20, 2021

We would like to say a huge thank you to the Celtic FC Foundation for their ongoing support. Their recent award allowed us […]

Alexander McCall Smith CBE and Edinburgh School Pupil announce new creative work

November 24, 2020

Internationally acclaimed author Alexander McCall Smith CBE and a talented young Edinburgh composer are joining forces to announce their first joint creative collaboration. Alexander has […]

Sir James MacMillan to make the Eric Liddell Centre’s 40th Anniversary a family evening

November 19, 2020

Internationally acclaimed Scottish composer Sir James MacMillan is one of the stars who will be celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Eric Liddell […]

Sally Magnusson to be one of the stars celebrating the Eric Liddell Centre on its 40th anniversary

November 16, 2020

Award winning broadcaster and author, Sally Magnusson will be one of the stars joining an online broadcast celebrating the 40th anniversary of the […]

Eric Liddell Centre 40th Anniversary Celebration

October 19, 2020

International Stars to Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Eric Liddell Centre 1980 – 2020 Major Edinburgh care charity and community hub, the […]

#TeamLiddell raised over £16,000 during the Virtual Kiltwalk Weekend

September 30, 2020

The Eric Liddell Centre, a registered care charity and major Edinburgh community hub, today announced their delight at raising £16,486.02 via the Virtual […]

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