1% for charity
Here at Edinburgh Handyman I am committed to putting my money where my mouth is when it comes to good causes. Since 2020, I have donated at least 1% of my annual turnover to a nominated charity each year. See below for details of the charities I'm supporting.
Since 2026, I've been supporting Alzheimer Scotland. My mother-in-law was diagnosed with Alzheimer's last year and they have been invaluable in providing advice, information and support for our family. For more information on their work and the services they provide to make sure no one faces dementia alone, take a look at their website.
Since 2025 I've been supporting Hope Not Hate, who are working hard to stop the rise of far right and fascist parties like ReformUK. They do this through research, intelligence, campaigning and community engagement for a world without hate. More info here.
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Since April 2024 I've been donating to Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) who work for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees.
They provide immediate medical aid to those in great need, while also developing local capacity and skills to ensure the long-term development of the Palestinian healthcare system. You can find out more and make a donation here.
Since losing my father Giles Boardman to pancreatic cancer in July 2022 I've been supporting Pancreatic Cancer UK. Pancreatic cancer is incredibly hard to diagnose and is often found too late for treatment. A huge amount of my handyman skills were learnt from my Dad and he is deeply missed.
In 2021/22 I supported Port Edgar Watersports a CIC (community interest company) based in South Queensferry with handyman services. More info can be found here.
In 2021/22 I supported The Rock Trust, who have been working to end youth homelessness in Scotland since 1991. For more information on the fantastic work they do watch this short clip or have a look at their website here.
Since 2020 I've been planting a grove of trees with Trees for Life, who are a conservation charity dedicated to rewilding the Scottish Highlands. They have established 44 tree planting sites and planted nearly two million trees.
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You find out more about my grove by clicking here you can even add more trees if you'd like.