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Street Assist comments on Ketamine use becoming social norm among young Scots.
Edinburgh 900
Our Street Assist Edinburgh volunteers were so proud to take part in the Edinburgh 900 People’s Procession. Walking alongside so many incredible groups that make this city what it is was a truly special experience.
We had an amazing time celebrating Edinburgh’s history, community, and spirit – and of course, doing it all together as a team!
Kiltwalk 2026
Congratulations to our volunteers Sonny, Markus, Ben, Zach and Madison who took on the Kiltwalk earlier this month and have raised over £1200 in sponsorship!
As a charity fundraising and donations are fundamental to being able to continue our work - if you’d like to support us, visit our fundraising and donations pages on our website to find out all the ways you can support us!
Summer City - Welfare Hub
In partnership with Edinburgh Council, Scottish Ambulance Service, Police Scotland & Essential Edinburgh we delivered the Welfare Hub Service over the 3 nights of the recent Oasis concerts. We welcomed along Michael Dickson, CEO of the Scottish Ambulance Service who visited to learn more about this unique pilot project.
JCDecaux UK Community Channel Partnership
Street Assist volunteers pictured with Mike MacLennan from JCDecaux UK at the recent launch of our Community Channel Partnership. From 1st August to 30th September, we will be running SA adverts from 3pm on Friday to 6am on Sunday promoting the work of Street Assist. We would like to thank JCDecaux for this amazing opportunity and support.
BBC Radio Drive Time
BBC Drive Time - 11.07.2025 (51.54 - 56). John Beattie interviews Street Assist about the increasing use of Ketamine in Scotland.
Sky Dive Fundraiser
Kayleigh of our volunteers, kindly took the time to do a skydive in aid of Street Assist.
Meadows Marathon 2025
As part of our ongoing partnership with Edinburgh Students Charity Appeal, Street Assist attended the Edinburgh Meadows Marathon.
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ICO Information Commissioner's Office registration
In January 2025, Street Assist Edinburgh was registered with the Information Commissioner's Office.
Bank of Scotland Foundation Funding Success
We're excited to announce that Street Assist Edinburgh were successful in securing a £30,000 Enable Grant over the next 3 years, from the Bank of Scotland Foundation.
Edinburgh Central Taxis Partnership
We're delighted to announce further support from Central Taxis Edinburgh, who have donated the external advertising space to promote the work of Street Assist Edinburgh.
Edinburgh charity boss says ambulances turning up at the same job is 'waste of money'
Edinburgh Live featured an article on how Street Assist could save the NHS significant money.
Kit donation from Ampre - San Events
We were delighted to receive a large donation from our Amazon wish list, of supplies from Ampre - San Events. A big thank you from the team for your support.
Edinburgh to introduce night time co-ordinator to help city's nightlife thrive.
The city joins London, Manchester and Bristol with the introduction of the role - Street Assist Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh Students Charity Appeal
We are delighted to receive support from Edinburgh Students Charity Appeal as one of two chosen charities that they will fundraiser for in 2025.
Here's how Edinburgh's 'night czar' could transform the city's nightlife
Time Out featured an article about Street Assist and how Edinburgh's nightlife will change for the better.
Night czar would be a 'gamechanger' for Edinburgh's late-night economy
Neil Logan, founder of charity Street Assist, is among the most outspoken campaigners for a night czar post in Edinburgh.
He and his team of volunteers – mostly young trainee paramedics and student doctors – head out on the streets every Friday and Saturday night, helping people get home safe.
'Around 1ish is the witching hour, that's when things start to kick off'
Trainee paramedics and student doctors on hand with Street Assist to help keep people safe on the streets of Edinburgh.
STV News Street Assist feature
Street Assist spoke with STV News speaking about our new partnership with Edinburgh Central Taxis and the exciting work to follow.
Edinburgh Street Assist joined by Love Island star on busy Saturday night shift
Priya Gopaldas who was featured on season seven of the reality show and is also a fifth-year medical student, joined the busy team as they hit the streets to help anyone in need on November 12.
Edinburgh Central Taxi Partnership
Street Assist have a new and exciting partnership with Edinburgh Central Taxis - with a £1000 fund available when lone females require a safe route home.