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Capital Christmas festival choses its partner charities
Edinburgh Evening News
|December 23, 2025
When You Wish Upon A Star is a small non-government funded registered charity which grants the wishes of children aged 4-16 who live with life-threatening illnesses.
Age Scotland helps people in Scotland to grow older with security
It solely relies on the generosity of individuals, organisations and corporate support for funding.
Judith King, Scotland Fundraiser for When You Wish Upon A Star, said: “We are truly honoured to be selected as one of the charity partners for Edinburgh’s Christmas and Hogmanay festival with their support, we can grant even more wishes for local children living with life-threatening or terminal illnesses.”
This story is from the December 23, 2025 edition of Edinburgh Evening News.
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