About The Wee Hours
Our Story of Service, Solidarity, and Support
BECOME THE WEE HOURS HERO
Our charity relies on the kindness and dedication of volunteers to support those in need. There are many ways you can get involved and help make a real impact in the lives of homeless people
Your contribution can help!
Food, shelter, and medical care to those in need. No donation is too small, and every pound counts.
Your contribution can help!
Food, shelter, and medical care to those in need. No donation is too small, and every pound counts.
Welcome to
The Wee Hours
We are a charitable organization dedicated to improving the lives of those in need. Join us in making a difference today!
At The Wee Hours, we believe that even the smallest act of kindness can shine brightly in someone’s darkest moment. We are a dedicated charitable organization committed to transforming lives, restoring dignity, and reigniting hope for individuals and communities facing hardship.
Our Mission
Founded in October 2024, The Wee Hours is a dedicated charity providing essential supplies to homeless individuals and rough sleepers in Edinburgh. From underwear and toiletries to tents, sleeping bags, and bottled water, we strive to meet immediate needs with care and compassion.
Our small but committed team currently operates one van, distributing supplies every Friday night at Waverley Bridge between 9:00 and 10:00 pm. We work in close partnership with the care van that provides hot food and drinks, ensuring those in need receive both nourishment and essential items.
Our Vision
At The Wee Hours, we envision a compassionate Edinburgh where no one is left unseen, unsupported, or uncared for. We strive for a city where basic human needs are met with dignity, where community stands together in solidarity, and where hope finds its way to every street corner.
Our Goal for 2025
To expand our outreach and better serve those in need, we plan to extend our current Friday night service and introduce an additional distribution on Saturday nights. This will reach more individuals experiencing homelessness, provide more consistent support, and compassion are available when they’re needed most.
How You Can Help
We welcome donations of any kind, whether it's a single pair of socks, toiletries, snacks, or a financial contribution to support the van and storage unit. Every little bit makes a difference. Our JustGiving page is available for those who would like to contribute financially.
If you're interested in volunteering, we would love to have you join us for an hour on a Friday night to help distribute supplies. A warm smile and a kind word can mean the world to someone in need.
For more information or to get involved, please reach out.
Together, we can make a difference—one small act of kindness at a time.
Our Founder
A boy and girl, can't have been more then 17 stood in front of me. He has no shoes on and soaked through, she is in pj's and a pair of slippers. They were brought to us by our regular guests at More Than A Meal, a breakfast service for the homeless and those in food poverty. I've helped lead the service for 5 or so years now and these young ones stayed with me more than anyone else. Cold, soaking wet, no idea where to go and taken in by our guys who had nothing to give but protection.
Living in Edinburgh, we have a large transient homeless population and hostels can easily become full and shelters close in the evenings. Many new comers arrive at night and have no idea what to do. I want to help change that in a small way by providing a weekend overnight van in the center of Edinburgh to hand out warm clothes, sleeping bags, roll mats, toiletries, snacks and information to anyone homeless who needs them overnight. In this day and age, no-one should be cold, soaked on the streets. No-one should be sleeping on a pavement shivering.
"I can't fix the world, but I can try to be a friendly face and a light over night".
Donna Ewing
Founded the Wee Hours in 2024
The Wee Hours News
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The Wee Hours Shines A Spotlight On Rising Homeless Numbers
Thank you Edinburgh Steiner School
Someone Sleeps Safer Tonight
Every pound you give helps us provide essentials—like clean clothing, sleeping bags, and dignity—to Edinburgh’s rough sleepers. Your support brings warmth, relief, and real hope into the coldest hours.
BECOME THE WEE HOURS HERO
Our charity relies on the kindness and dedication of volunteers to support those in need. There are many ways you can get involved and help make a real impact in the lives of homeless people
Your contribution can help!
Food, shelter, and medical care to those in need. No donation is too small, and every pound counts.
Your contribution can help!
Food, shelter, and medical care to those in need. No donation is too small, and every pound counts.
GIVE LOVE TO THE COMMUNITY
What You Can Donate
Your donation of tents, blankets, warm clothes, and food can bring comfort, safety, and dignity to those facing the cold. Every item you give makes a real difference.
Every tent brings someone hope.
Your blanket can save lives.
Warm clothes change lives today.
Share meals. Spread the hope
BECOME THE WEE HOURS HERO
Our charity relies on the kindness and dedication of volunteers to support those in need. There are many ways you can get involved and help make a real impact in the lives of homeless people
Your contribution can help!
Food, shelter, and medical care to those in need. No donation is too small, and every pound counts.
Your contribution can help!
Food, shelter, and medical care to those in need. No donation is too small, and every pound counts.