13/06/2026
isn't just geographical, and for our next spotlight charity, it's even in the name.
🔦The Eric Liddell Community are an Edinburgh based care charity and community hub committed to building a community where no one feels lonely or isolated⭐
Eric's Escapes is a brilliant project, funded by Creative Breaks. Open to any Edinburgh-based adult that cares for a friend, neighbour or loved one who due to illness, disability, a mental health condition or addiction cannot cope without their support.
Their adventures have included:
🏖️ Day trips to seaside with sightseeing and fish and chips
🏰Stirling spa hotel with castle visit
🚐York sightseeing overnight stay
We love hearing the impact these short breaks have on unpaid carers, like a husband and wife who care for their adult son:
"We came back with more patience and more kindness toward ourselves. The pressure didn’t disappear, but we felt better able to carry it.”
The combination of rest, peer connection, and emotional learning gave the couple the reset they needed. “It reminded us that we matter too. Looking after ourselves isn’t selfish, it’s essential.”
