Joseph Pearce's Edinburgh

We are thrilled that such an amazing company has chosen us as a favourite local charity. The Hollies is located on Musselburgh High Street and supports local people aged 60 and above. Our weekly events allow our guests to meet like-minded people and get involved with fun, creative and health promoting activities. We also look after individuals who have been medically referred. We're experts in our field - our Dementia Respite Unit has received considerable praise. We receive a small grant from the council, however we rely on funds raised from our on-site services. A well known spot among locals, our cafe boasts a cheerful interior and delicious home-made food. For those who love a wee rummage, our recently launched charity shop is proving to be a hit with visitors and staff alike. We also have a Ladies Hairdresser who offers friendly services with professional results. At the moment, we are looking for funds to upgrade the Hollies - in particular, the lunch club space needs transforming. Our lunch club takes place in a lovely bright room overlooking the river Esk. We have hosted many lovely lunches here, but the decoration is a bit tired now. The old carpets have seen better days and the walls have water damage from leaks during the winter months. We'd love to redo the flooring and decoration. We may even be able to furnish the room with new tables and chairs. We are also developing a small garden space to the rear of the property. Our members will grow vegetables and plants in raised beds and enjoy a lovely sitting area and a sensory garden. On sunny days, our members will be able to immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of the river and smell the beautiful flowers we will plant. Another project is raising money to repair our roof. The quote for the main roof work is £7,500 and we need other work done. The front of the building also requires attention and we have received a quote of £2,500 for that. Our lunch club hall roof is needing to be fixed with water damage in the hall due to the leaks on this flat roof. We have fundraised for some of this but we still need a massive amount of funds to complete the work. The Hollies Day Centre SCIO means so much to our members. Your help will really bring a smile to their faces - especially when they see the new lunch club space and garden!