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Soma’s Light Charity Bake-a-thon in aid of The Peedie Retreat

Aaron Budge is raising money for Soma’s Light SCIO

Soma’s Light Charity Bake-A-Thon for The Peedie Retreat · 15 August 2026

Our charity was born out of a personal tragedy: the loss of our beloved son to suicide, he was only 15. He couldn't access the vital mental health support he needed within our community. Our mission is to make a positive impact on the mental well-being of young people in Orkney. Our overarching goal is to foster better mental health outcomes among the youth of Orkney while also striving to diminish the prevalence of suicide within our community by raising funds for mental health projects specifically tailored to address the needs of youngsters. Furthermore, we are committed to empowering locals by providing opportunities for training and skill development.

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On Saturday 15th August, we’ll be taking part in the Soma’s Light Charity Bake-A-Thon Livestream — a 12-hour fundraising event raising money to support the development of The Peedie Retreat.

From 8:00am until 8:00pm, we’ll be live on Facebook with baking decorating from Callum’s Cakes Orkney, special guests, local musicians, fundraising challenges, prize draws and much more throughout the day.

The Peedie Retreat is a planned accessible retreat space in Orkney, that will be created to provide a peaceful place of respite and support for local people and families affected by life-changing illnesses, including cancer, multiple sclerosis and motor neurone disease.

Every donation made through this page will help Soma’s Light get closer to making The Peedie Retreat a reality, creating a place where people can take time away from the challenges they face, spend quality time with loved ones and make lasting memories in a calm and supportive environment.

By donating or sharing this fundraiser, you are helping support a project that aims to make a lasting difference for people across our islands.

Thank you for supporting Soma’s Light and helping us bring The Peedie Retreat one step closer.

Donation summary

Total
£2,910.00
Online
£2,910.00
Offline
£0.00

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