A registered Scottish Charity SC040864

Issue 15. Autumn 2016

Happy Birthday - nowwe are seven It’s hard to believe that this is ourseventh birthday! It has been anamazing journey so far, and wecouldn’t have done it without you andyour support! We also take thisopportunity to remember Kiran, who’sspirit and inspiration drives us tosupport young people in the thingsKiran herself loved to do.

This birthday sees Kiran’s Trust well grounded in our giving areas, and we remain focusedin Falkirk, Edinburgh, and Pittenweem. We always see opportunities for improvement, sowe are going to rejig a few things, especially how we communicate with our friends. So,instead of overwhelming you with all of the exciting things we do in big chunks, we thoughtwe’d go for the bite size approach a bit more often.

This month we focus on Larbert High School. They moved their prize giving from June toSeptember, and it was good to see some of the recent graduates and hear about theiradventures into further education, work, and the great unknown. Kiran’s Trust shared thestage with Judy Murray and awarded four achievement awards—in creative art,photography, music, and creative writing. Our most recent scholar, Maisie, has enrolled atDundee Art College, and we will be naming our fourth, yes fourth! Kiran’s Trust Scholar thisyear.

News Round-UpThe Scottish Junior Taekwondo Team sponsored by Kiran’s Trust has had a greatsummer. At the Scottish Championships, Natasha, Ciaran, Tegan and Lauren wonmedals. The British National Championships produced two National champions - Jordynand Erin; three runners up - Hassan, Tegan, and Taylor; and three bronze medalists -Lauren, Neve, and Alexandra.

Natasha made us proud with her stellar performance in Peru at the WorldPoomsae Championships. She was the youngest competitor at 12 years old battlingagainst others 14 and older. Jordyn is preparing for the World Championships in Canadain November.

In Edinburgh it has been all about making connections. Bia Bistrot hosted the EdinburghYoung Carers for our first Cookin’ Connections event. The amazing chefs and staff taught12 young carers about herbs, skills to prepare a meal, and after cooking in the restaurantkitchen sat down to enjoy a gourmet meal.

Space Artworks launched Connect and Create, which are art classes for young adults withlearning disabilities. This activity provides supportive and meaningful activities where newfriendships can be formed. Going forward we hope to exhibit the resulting artwork. Anyprofits from sales would be re-invested in the project.

We are very lucky to have a stalwart group of Friends of Kiran’s Trust, some of whom liveoutside Scotland, who donate ever month or every year via JustGiving, Direct Debit,directly or indeed by purchasing their online orders via EasyFundRaising. They do theirstuff without fuss and quietly —and to them we say a LOUD THANK YOU!!! You are ourHeroes!!

Do something extraordinary and become a Kiran’s hero, or super-hero!! If you are training

for a challenging event or looking for a fundraising idea then remember us! We will assistgetting your fundraising idea up and running--helping you with advice and advertising yourchallenge to family, friends, colleagues, and beyond.

If you wish to become a Friend of Kiran’s Trust by making a recurring monthly or annualdonation, like a few of our friends, there are few ways to do this. Go to our Just Giving site,set up a standing order, or send a cheque. All of the details to the right in the Contact Uspanel. If you use Just Giving, please DO NOT tick the No Further Contact box as this willmake you anonymous, and we won’t know where to send a wee thank you of Kiran’sartwork…unless of course you wish to be anonymous!

Do you shop online? Do it through easyfundraising.org.uk and raise a free donation forKiran's Trust every time you shop! https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/kiranstrust/There’s also a handy app for your mobile device.

If you live in or visit Edinburgh then please patronise our business supporters…WmChristiesButchers in Bruntsfield, The St Vincent Bar in St Vincent Street and Cork andCask, Wine & Beer shop in Marchmont Road. Mention our name and thank them for theirsupport!

CONTACT US

Get in touch and keep up to date.

email: hello@kiranstrust.orgwebsite: www.kiranstrust.org twitter: @kirans_trustaddress: 5 Belford Mews, Edinburgh, EH4 3BT

facebook.com/kirantrust

www.justgiving.com/kiranstrust

Text: KIRN18 £5 to 70070Any amount can be after the £ symbol.

Our aims are simply stated: Kiran's Trust supports the activities and recognises the achievements of others in areasaligned to Kiran's interests. Without your generous support these unique opportunities wouldn't exist . Thank You!

Copyright © 2016 Kiran's Trust, All rights reserved.You are receiving this email as you are a friend and supporter of Kiran's Trust or supported by Kiran's Trust.

Our mailing address is:Kiran's Trust5 Belford MewsEdinburgh, EH4 3BTUnited Kingdom

Add us to your address book

unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences