Because we can’t have our annual christmas party this year, we ask our neighbours to donate their party contribution (£5 or whatever you can afford) to support local people in need this winter.

Leith Gives is a collaboration of local charities, businesses and volunteers seeking to alleviate the hardship of poverty over the Festive period, in the Leith area. We aim to provide any family in need with food hampers in December and January; children's gifts for Christmas morning; toiletries; and refurbished IT to help families stay connected and working and studying.

We will be missing out on traditional Christmas work nights out and secret Santas. Would you consider instead keeping up the tradition of Christmas giving by fundraising for Leith Gives? Any donations large or small will be really gratefully received.