Maureen McGinn CBE, also known as Lady Elvidge, has touched the lives of so many of us in the most wonderful ways. Caring and with endless patience, she is tirelessly working to surface the good in us and wider society - as a mentor, charity champion, colleague, connector, and, above all, as the best friend anyone could hope for.

With a special birthday fast approaching, please do join us in recognising how Maureen has been making this world a better place by supporting a Widening Participation studentship at the University of Edinburgh in her honour. Here are the details:

- The studentship will support a care-experienced young person studying at the University of Edinburgh with £5,000 per annum over 4 years.

- The University of Edinburgh has very generously agreed to match-fund all contributions up to £10,000.

- Any contributions beyond the £10,000 for the 4-year studentship will be used for widening participation work according to Maureen's wishes.

- Your contribution will also be eligible for GiftAid (for UK resident tax-payers only) – please do consider opting in, it is additional money going to a great cause!

- If you would prefer an alternative to JustGiving, you can make a direct bank transfer, using the following details:

Bank: Bank of Scotland

Address: 300 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PH

Account name: Univ of Edin Dev Trust B

Sort code: 80-02-24

Account number: 00423592

BIC: BOFSGB21216

IBAN: GB32 BOFS 8002 2400 4235 92

Please use your surname in the reference field and email fundraise@ed.ac.uk to let them know that you are supporting the studentship in Maureen McGinn’s honour.

You can find some case studies that tell the story of previous students in receipt of similar studentships here. We hope you agree this is exactly the kind of positive impact that would make Maureen proud.

IMPORTANT! Please don't forget to share your birthday wishes for Maureen. You can send your well-wishes (virtually or handwritten as a scan), any pictures, artwork etc. to words.for.maureen@gmail.com

If you have any questions whatsoever, please do get in touch with Sophie (dr.sophie.flemig@gmail.com). Thank you very much indeed for your contributions to a great cause in Maureen's honour!