Welcome to Communities At Christmas 2025
Christmas can be a time that might feel lonely and quiet for the people that we support. So, we want to support people at Christmas through our Communities at Christmas initiative which is about more than food and presents; it’s about dignity, togetherness and being seen.
Communities at Christmas is a collaborative initiative involving Edinburgh Old Town Development Trust, Goodies SCIO, Simon Community Scotland, and us – Southside Community Centre Association SCIO.
Coming soon...
This year we are opening the doors of our community centre to welcome in around one hundred adults who are experiencing homelessness and / or isolation through a new third sector collaboration.
The day itself will begin with breakfast and access to showering facilities. Over the course of the day there will be various activities available including arts & crafts, board games, musical entertainment, movie showings, access to advice and support – with four Christmas dinner servings!
We’ll update this page, as well as our social media platforms, as we move closer to Christmas Day.