Fundraising

How your fundraising can help us

Your donations make a positive difference for local families and individuals who are struggling with pregnancy, loss or early parenthood.

Our events in 2026

Kilomathon
29th March 2026

Location: Start at Ocean Terminal (13.1K) and enjoy a grandstand finish at the iconic Murrayfield Stadium. Follow Edinburgh’s beautiful cycle path network in an inclusive, fun, and accessible atmosphere.

Choose Your Challenge:

13.1K: The perfect “step-up” from a 10K or a vital training run for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival.
6.5K: A fantastic bridge between a 5K and a 10K.
Mini Kilo (2.62K): A great way to get the kids involved!

By choosing to run for PCCS, you aren’t just kick-starting your running season, you are helping us build a more supportive community for those who need it most. We believe every child deserves a good start in life.

Our Baby Bank provides essential items at no cost to families facing low income, social isolation, or health issues. Meanwhile, our Counselling Services offer a lifeline to adults struggling with baby loss, fertility, or mental health.

Ready to make an impact? Choose your run and signup for families today!

Edinburgh Marathon Festival
23th / 24th May 2026

Have you thought about your fitness goals for 2026?

Edinburgh Marathon Festival takes place over the 23rd and 24th May 2026 for;

full marathon
half marathon
team relay
10k
5k
& junior races!
There is a distance to suit everyone so run with us and be seen in green!

We’ll supply you with a t-shirt and lots of motivational support as we head towards the big day.

Edinburgh Kiltwalk
13th September 2026

Join us for a distance you are comfortable with in the Edinburgh Kiltwalk – there are three walk lengths available;

The Mighty Stride (approx. 20 miles) – £20 to enter
Big Stroll (approx. 11 miles) – £20 to enter
Wee Wander (approx. 5 miles) £13 to enter / £7 for children

All funds you raise come directly to us plus all eligible gift aid (up to 25% extra). This means that up to 125% of all the funds you raise come straight to us – it really is a brilliant way to support our charity.

Port of Leith Distillery Abseil
10th May 2026

We are looking for our final 4 brave supporters. While the adrenaline is temporary, the impact you create for local families is lasting.

Push yourself out of your comfort zone to support families at their most vulnerable moments. By taking the 131ft leap off the unique Port of Leith Distillery for the PCCS community, you will be directly supporting babies and families that need our support with:

Essential items like cots and clothes from our Baby Bank to ensure all children have what they need to thrive.
Professional counselling for people navigating the challenges of pregnancy and early parenthood.

SuperNova Forthroad Bridge
7th November 2026

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this magical experience at the iconic Forth Road Bridge on Saturday 7th November 2026. Whether you walk, jog, or run the 5K, it’s an event for all abilities, guaranteed to be full of fun and excitement.

Enter the ballot now at supernovarun.com and secure your spot for an unforgettable evening of lights and entertainment.

Scottish Half Marathon
16th August 2026

Distance: 13.1 miles Location: Starts just outside Edinburgh and finishes at Musselburgh Racecourse

Run for Lasting Change. Join us for a fast, flat, and scenic coastal run perfect for hitting a personal best! When you take on these 13.1 miles for PCCS, every step provides essential support to families and parents across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Your fundraising directly funds our specialist perinatal mental health services, offering a confidential, non-judgemental space for those navigating the emotional challenges of fertility, baby loss, or pregnancy. Beyond counselling, you are helping our Baby Bank provide vital equipment and clothing to families in need, ensuring every child in our community receives the best start.

Scottish 10K
16th August 2026

Location: Starts and finishes at Musselburgh Racecourse, East Lothian

Run for Local Families and Bright New Beginnings Take on a flat, fast, and scenic 10K along the beautiful East Lothian Golf Coast! Whether you are aiming for a personal best or completing your first-ever race, every mile you run helps PCCS provide essential support to families in our community.

Your fundraising helps our Baby Bank provide critical items and equipment, at no cost, to families facing challenges like low income, social isolation, or homelessness. By ensuring every child has the physical essentials they need, you are helping them thrive.

Running for PCCS allows us to continue offering specialised perinatal counselling to those in our community who need it most. Your support provides a confidential and non-judgemental space for individuals navigating the emotional complexities of fertility issues, baby loss, pregnancy, or parenthood, ensuring no one has to face these challenges alone.

Women's 10k
20th September 2026

Location: Edinburgh city centre

Run for Safety, Support, and Solidarity Join a powerful community of women on a stunning 10K route through the heart of our historic capital. Starting on the iconic Royal Mile and winding past landmarks like Edinburgh Castle and Arthur’s Seat, this event is a celebration of health, wellbeing, and positive change.

At PCCS, we believe no woman should have to face the challenges of pregnancy or early parenthood alone. By running for us, you are providing a vital safety net for families across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

A Safe Start: Your fundraising ensures our Baby Bank can continue to provide essential items, like buggies for safe travel and warm places for babies to sleep, at no cost to those who need them most. Without your support, many local families facing financial hardship or isolation would simply go without these basic necessities.
A Listening Ear: You are helping our specialised perinatal counselling team offer a confidential, non-judgemental space for those navigating fertility issues, baby loss, or the transition to motherhood. Your miles mean that specialised professional support remains available so that no parent is left to handle these emotional journeys in isolation.

Take the first step today. Sign up to run the Women’s 10K and help us ensure every family in our city feels supported, safe, and seen.

Men's 10k
20th September 2026

Location: Edinburgh city centre

Run for a #PositiveMENtality and Local Families Take on a proactive challenge through the heart of historic Edinburgh! Starting on the Royal Mile and finishing with a grandstand moment at Murrayfield Stadium, the Men’s 10K is all about promoting health and wellbeing in an environment with no stigmas and no judgement.

At PCCS, we believe that no father or partner should have to face the pressures of early parenthood or the pain of loss alone. By running for us, you are making a positive change for families across Edinburgh and the Lothians:

A Safe Space for Men: Your fundraising allows us to continue offering specialised perinatal counselling to those who need it most. We provide a confidential, non-judgemental space for men navigating the emotional complexities of fertility, baby loss, or early parenthood, ensuring that professional mental health support is always accessible.
Essential Support for Children: You are also supporting our Baby Bank, which provides a “safety net” for local families. Your efforts help us provide essential items like buggies for safe travel and safe places for babies to sleep, for families facing financial hardship or social isolation. Without this support, many parents in our community would go without these basic necessities for their children.
Sign up today to provide hope and stability for families in our city.

Get sponsored

Whether it’s a sponsored walk, marathon, exercise-a-thon or a bake sale, every penny you raise helps us to help those most in need.

We use JustGiving so you can track all the donations made. For UK taxpayers, Gift Aid will be added to your donation, meaning an extra 25p for every £1 donated, at no extra cost.

If you would like to fundraise for us, please let us know. We would love to know what you’re doing so we can support you as much as possible.

Fundraising ideas

Do you need a fundraising idea to get you started? Here’s a list of some of the most popular and tried and tested ways to raise money.

Toolkit for Fundraising

Get in touch with our Fundraising team. We can help provide you with everything you should need to make your event as successful as possible. We also have lots of contacts and volunteers that may be willing to support you. Download our helpful pdf!

Fundraising top tips

Step 1: Get snapping

Fundraisers with pictures or videos on their page raise 13% more per photo. A perfect excuse for a #selfie!

Step 2: Tell your story

Writing a story on your JustGiving page helps your supporters understand why you’re fundraising. You could raise 65% more if you do.

Step 3: Have a target

We’ve found that pages with a target raise 17% more. Aim high!

Step 4: Don't be afraid to share

Sharing your page on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp will help you raise more. Let people know about the good stuff you’re doing.

Step 5: Don't forget about email

There are lots of your friends, colleagues, and neighbours who are not on social networks but would love to hear about what you are doing.

Step 6: Add a video or livestream

Videos really help tell your story and why your cause is so important. You can also livestream directly to your page to show how you are raising money.

Step 7: Connect fitness apps

Taking on a physical challenge? You could raise 40% more and have supporters keep track of your progress by connecting your page with your Strava or Fitbit account.

Step 8: Update your page

Let supporters know how you are doing by updating your page often, they will enjoy following your progress!

Step 9: Self donate

People who make a donation to their own page to get them started raise a whopping 42% more!

Step 10: Say thank you

20% of donations come in after your event has ended, so make sure you follow up to thank your supporters.

Step 1: Get snapping

Fundraisers with pictures or videos on their page raise 13% more per photo. A perfect excuse for a #selfie!

Step 2: Tell your story

Writing a story on your JustGiving page helps your supporters understand why you’re fundraising. You could raise 65% more if you do.

Step 3: Have a target

We’ve found that pages with a target raise 17% more. Aim high!

Step 4: Don't be afraid to share

Sharing your page on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp will help you raise more. Let people know about the good stuff you’re doing.

Step 5: Don't forget about email

There are lots of your friends, colleagues, and neighbours who are not on social networks but would love to hear about what you are doing.

Step 6: Add a video or livestream

Videos really help tell your story and why your cause is so important. You can also livestream directly to your page to show how you are raising money.

Step 7: Connect fitness apps

Taking on a physical challenge? You could raise 40% more and have supporters keep track of your progress by connecting your page with your Strava or Fitbit account.

Step 8: Update your page

Let supporters know how you are doing by updating your page often, they will enjoy following your progress!

Step 9: Self donate

People who make a donation to their own page to get them started raise a whopping 42% more!

Step 10: Say thank you

20% of donations come in after your event has ended, so make sure you follow up to thank your supporters.

How your business can help us

Partnerships are a brilliant way for your company or organisation to support our life-changing work.

Charity of the Year

Nominate Pregnancy Counselling & Care Scotland to be your organisation’s Charity of the Year.

Matched Giving

Does your company have a matched giving programme where they will match the amount you raise?

Share Your Celebration

Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary or new baby, by asking for donations instead of gifts, you’ll support children who can’t afford their own toys.

Gifts in Kind

If you would like to purchase and present us with items to support families in need, then please get in touch. Whether it’s one electric steriliser, two double buggies or five baby bouncers, all of them are needed, we’re always short of key items. You can present them to us at the Baby Bank – a great photo opportunity for both you and us!

Organise Your own Baby Items Collection

This is an easy way for your team to donate any preloved baby items they have. Your collection will be delivered to the Baby Bank and a team of up to four of your staff would be welcome to come along and sort the donation as a team volunteering day. Please get in touch if you are interested.

Team Volunteering

We are just starting to welcome corporate volunteer teams of up to four individuals to come and help at the Baby Bank. We often need extra help at the Baby Bank when we have a backlog of donations. Alternatively, you could bring a small team of up to four staff to process your own baby items collection.