About the charities

The ARCHIE Foundation

The ARCHIE Foundation is the official charity of the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital, the Children’s Wards in Inverness and Elgin and Community based Child Health throughout Grampian, Highland, Orkney and Shetland. All monies donated to the ARCHIE Foundation go directly towards ‘making the difference’ for sick children and their families in the North of Scotland. 

SOFT uk
SOFT is a charity helping those affected by trisomy 13/18, Patau’s and Edwards’ syndrome and related disorders after a prenatal diagnosis, termination, birth of a baby, caring for a child, and bereavement. The charity has recently helped a Shetland family whi were exreemely grateful for the support and advice they recieved from SOFT.

The Fire Fighters Charity

Every year, thousands of fire fighters are injured whilst protecting the public. Every 30 seconds in the UK, fire fighters are called to an incident, putting their lives on the line, and often sustaining physical injuries whilst carrying out their duties. The Fire Fighters Charity is here for all fire service personnel during their times of need, and assists thousands of individuals every year, by providing pioneering treatment and support services.