Best Startup Scotland
At Best Startup Scotland we track over 100,000 Scottish startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 21 Charity companies in Edinburgh. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Charity Companies & Startups (Edinburgh)
The Foundation for Positive Mental Health
The Foundation for Positive Mental Health is a charity dedicated to promoting skills training for positive mental health.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Health Care
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Volunteer Center Edinburgh
Volunteer Center Edinburgh is a charity organization that offers advice and support services to individuals and rural communities.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Communities, Non Profit
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Ramblers
Ramblers is a Britain’s walking charity working to protect & expand the places people love to walk & promote walking for health & pleasure.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Health Care, Non Profit
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Edinburgh International Festival
Edinburgh International Festival is a non-profit organization that renders performing arts, music, theatre, charity, and support services.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Music, Non Profit, Performing Arts, Theatre
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Firstport
Firstport support new and emerging social entrepreneurs across Scotland. They provide free business support and start up awards.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity
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Dynamic Earth
Dynamic Earth is a 5 star family visitor attraction, centre for learning, and unique events venue.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Children, Education, Media and Entertainment, Non Profit
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National Museum Scotland
National Museums Scotland looks after regional and global collection, collecting, explaining, and making them accessible to the public.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Art, Charity, Museums and Historical Sites
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CrossReach
CrossReach is a non-profit organisation that provides social care services.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Health Care, Non Profit, Social
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Viewpoint Housing Association
Viewpoint creates joy in older age by managing a range of care and housing services for older people.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Elder Care, Health Care, Non Profit
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Football Aid
Football Aid organizes charity football matches and allows fans to play for their team and Live the Dream.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Non Profit, Sports
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Bethany Christian Trust
Bethany Christian Trust is a non-profit organization that helps the suffering and meet the long-term needs of homeless & vulnerable people.
Founder(s): Alan Berry
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Hospitality, Non Profit
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Federation for Industry Sector Skills and Standards
Federation for Industry Sector Skills and Standards is a registered charity that represents, promotes, and supports sector skills councils.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Education, Skill Assessment
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Waverley Care
Waverley Care is Scotland’s leading charity providing care and support to people living with HIV and Hepatitis C.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Non Profit
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Inspiring Scotland
Inspiring Scotland is a non-profit organization that focuses on solving social problems for the people, communities and public bodies.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Advice, Charity, Non Profit, Social, Social Assistance
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One Parent Families Scotland
One Parent Families Scotland provides advice, family support and childcare for single-parent families.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Child Care, Non Profit
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Edinburgh City of Literature Trust
Edinburgh City of Literature Trust creates campaigns and projects to connect people with literature to be part of their lives.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Non Profit, Professional Networking, Publishing
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Edinburgh Science
Edinburgh Science Foundation is an educational charity, which operates edinburgh science’s education and festival programmes.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Education, Non Profit
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Poppyscotland
Poppyscotland is a non-profit organization that provides life-changing support for the armed forces community in Scotland.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Communities, Non Profit
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ASH Scotland
ASH Scotland is a charity.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Non Profit, Tobacco
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Scottish Bible Society
The Scottish Bible Society publishes the Bible in many languages and promotes transformative programmes to incorporate in their lives.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Association, Charity, Religion
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Edinburgh Napier Students’ Association
Edinburgh Napier Students’ Association is a non-profit organization.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Advice, Charity, Events, Non Profit, Sports
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