Edinburgh Leisure has been a charity for almost exactly the same length of time I've been in Edinburgh. It wasn't until I started working here I realised how much they do to support people across the city who might otherwise struggle to engage in being active in support of their health and wellbeing.

The Ageing Well project which this Kiltwalk fundraiser supports encourages and enables older adults across the city to be healthy, sociable and active, through a range of fun and low-cost activities led by friendly trained volunteers.

I get to hear many stories from people about the difference it's made to them - they often specifically mention the social aspect as an anecdote to loneliness in addition to improving physical health. I hope you'll hear more during the course of our fundraising... look out for them on EL's social media etc.

Please consider supporting this really valuable work which has taken a 10% cut in funding this year and needs additional fundraising to enable us to deliver it. Also, I have to walk 21 miles in a oner - and I may struggle with that...

Thank you,

Rachael