Changing lives through football
Big Hearts Community Trust is a non-profit based in Gorgie, South West Edinburgh. We are the official charity of Heart of Midlothian FC and we believe in the power of the Club’s crest to reach out and engage with people most in need of support.
Creating social change
Our mission: As a well-established football charity in Edinburgh, Big Hearts aims to bring community resources together to offer adults and children free opportunities to help them live a safe and fulfilling life.
All year round, Big Hearts delivers free support services and activities from our facilities in the Hearts’ Stadium.
Our projects are focused on:
- Mental Health
- Social Connections
- Equal Opportunities
Scottish Registered Charity Number SC037311.
Check out some of our programmes
Kinship Care
Big Hearts’ Kinship Care programme was launched in October 2015 as our first family-focused programme.
Football Memories
By stimulating memories and sharing stories, our weekly groups help build positive social connections between participants.
School's Out!
School’s Out is Big Hearts’ holiday club for local pupils facing social isolation. Long school breaks can be challenging for vulnerable families.