‘Kidney Kids Scotland was founded as a Charitable Trust in July 2000 with the specific aim of helping children with renal disease and their families. We also support hospitals all over Scotland supplying them with much needed machinery and funding essential posts. The funding by the N.H.S. for renal paediatric care in Scotland is insufficient to give the quality of service that we believe our youngsters are entitled to.' more...

‘Stirling Women's Aid can offer support to women and their children anywhere in the Stirling Council area; in the north and west this includes Callander, Balfron, Tynd, Killin and Fallin, Cowie and Plean in the east. If you have difficulty getting to our Stirling office hen phone us and we will try and meet you in your own area. We also offer a drop in support group that' more...

'ChildLine Scotland is the free helpline for children and young people in danger or distress. It provides a telephone counselling service for any child with any problem. Volunteer counsellors listen to children and offer comfort, advice and protection. The main problems children call about are bullying, physical and sexual abuse, serious family tensions and concerns about 'growing up'. Children also call about bereavement, running away, pregnancy, suicide and many other worries. Last year ChildLine Scotland provided over 35,000 children and young people with a counselling service, but many more calls still go unanswered.  Your support will mean we can help more vulnerable children in Scotland.' more...