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Work with us – two fantastic opportunities to join our team

Work with us – two fantastic opportunities to join our team

29th May 2023

Our team is growing and changing and, as a result, we have two great opportunities to join us. We’re looking for two new colleagues to help us in our work with families, and to continue to develop our training and research programmes.   If you’re motivated by our mission, and want to be part of Scotland’s […]

Gordon gets on his bike for #TeamSCDT

Gordon gets on his bike for #TeamSCDT

12th May 2023

A huge congratulations and thank you to our incredible cyclist, Gordon Hill, on completing the Loch Ness Etape for the Trust in April! Gordon conquered 66 miles around the world most famous destination.  If that wasn’t enough – incredibly, he also raised almost £1,700 for the Trust! Gordon tells us more about his Nesscapades! “I’ve […]

London Marathon 2024 places available now!

London Marathon 2024 places available now!

20th April 2023

Has the 2023 TCS London Marathon inspired you to take on the world’s most iconic race? You can beat the ballot and join #TeamSCDT at next year’s event on Sunday 21st April 2024! For more details on our charity places, please complete our online form. It takes less than 1 minute! We’ll be in touch with […]

All aboard the Ayetanic!

All aboard the Ayetanic!

17th March 2023

We’re thrilled to be chosen as a charity partner for the Aberdeen Student Show for the very first time! Ayetanic sets sail at His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen from Wednesday 19th – Saturday 22nd April. Our fundraiser, Michael, will be attending the show on the Friday 21st April at 830pm.  If you’d like to join him […]

#ForeverAMum - Mother's Day Campaign

#ForeverAMum – Mother’s Day Campaign

12th March 2023

Since the Scottish Cot Death Trust was founded in 1985, almost 2,000 mums have been devastated by sudden and unexpected death in infancy. We understand how difficult Mother’s Day can be for families who have experienced baby loss.  Remember, you are Forever A Mum. Our #ForeverAMum campaign is dedicated to all the mums that we support.  […]

Work with us - self-employed Counsellors & Therapists

Work with us – self-employed Counsellors & Therapists

17th February 2023

We’re currently looking for experienced self-employed counsellors and therapists from across Scotland to join our network. As part of our support services we often arrange and fund counselling or therapy for adults, young people and children, as well as couples and families.  This is an important aspect of our support provision and to ensure we […]

TCS London Marathon 2023 - limited places available

TCS London Marathon 2023 – limited places available

16th February 2023

There’s still time to grab one of our charity places at the TCS London Marathon on Sunday 23rd April! Be a part of the biggest one day fundraising event in the world for #TeamSCDT. To secure your place, all we ask is for a registration fee of £50 and to raise a minimum of £1,500*. […]

Awareness around baby product safety

Awareness around baby product safety

9th February 2023

The Scottish Cot Death Trust have recently been receiving a number of queries about the safety of baby products.  This comes at a time when we’ve been having several conversations with Health Visitors across Scotland about the use of newer, well marketed baby sleep products. The Trust thought it would be useful to address these […]

Introducing our new Executive Director

Introducing our new Executive Director

7th February 2023

We are delighted to welcome our new Executive Director, Lynsey Kidd.  Lynsey joins Scottish Cot Death Trust following ten years with campaigning charity Humanist Society Scotland, where she held the post of Director of Services.  Lynsey also has a background in family support through her work with Perth and Kinross Council, and is currently a […]

Events Calendar 2023

Events Calendar 2023

3rd February 2023

We’re thrilled to launch our 2023 Events Calendar! From new events, like the Aberdeen Abseil, to the return of Zipslide the Clyde, we have something for everyone! Read more on joining #TeamSCDT at our website at https://scottishcotdeathtrust.org/events/ You can also email fundraising@scottishcotdeathtrust.org or call 0141 357 3946.