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Marathon March 2026: A Daily Mile Challenge for Change with The Archie Foundation

January 21, 2026

Every spring across the North of Scotland, walkers, runners, wheelers and movers of all ages lace up their trainers, grab their water bottles and share their fundraising pages — all for one … Continued

10 Compassionate Ways to Support a Grieving Child

January 7, 2026

When a child experiences bereavement, it’s one of life’s toughest challenges—for them and for the adults who love them. Children don’t always express grief as adults do, and understanding how to support … Continued

10 Compassionate Ways to Support a Grieving Child

Play in Healthcare Week 2025!

November 13, 2025

In October, The Archie Foundation proudly celebrated Play in Healthcare Week 2025, a special time dedicated to recognising the incredible impact of play in hospitals and healthcare settings across the North of … Continued

Play in Healthcare Week 2025!

Sips and Sparkles – Archie’s Afternoon Tea in Tayside – 8th November

October 1, 2025

Local legend and retired radio host Ally Bally is swapping the airwaves for teapots as he gets set to host a charity afternoon ‘Tay’ in support of The Archie Foundation. The Archie … Continued

Battle of the Badges 2025 launches in Dundee with a brand new collaboration with Change Centre Dundee, Street Soccer Scotland

August 12, 2025

The Archie Foundation and Change Centre Dundee (Soccer Street Scotland) partner for football fundraising event We’re incredibly excited to announce our brand new collaboration with Change Centre Dundee (Soccer Street Scotland).  We … Continued

Battle of the Badges 2025 launches in Dundee with a brand new collaboration with Change Centre Dundee, Street Soccer Scotland

Inverness Half Marathon 2026

July 3, 2025

Event Details Inverness Half Marathon & 5K Inverness Half Marathon – Sunday 8th March 2026 Your entry fee includes your finisher’s medal, finisher’s technical t-shirt, event giveaway, electronic timing, downloadable finisher’s certificate … Continued

Inverness Half Marathon 2026

Dunrobin Abseil

June 16, 2025

Charity Abseil Event date: 27th September 2025 If you have a head for heights, or are petrified and want to face your fears, and support The Archie Foundation, then read on!! We … Continued

Lochlan’s Story

April 17, 2025

Lochlan lives in Tayside, is 5 years old and loves to play with number-block toys and practice writing numbers. Lochlan has a diagnosis of significant speech delay, avoidant & restrictive eating and … Continued

Lochlan’s Story

Margaret’s Volunteering Journey

March 19, 2025

Margaret, a mum of two adult children and grandmother to a baby granddaughter, decided to volunteer for Archie’s Child Bereavement Service after retiring as a consultant paediatrician in 2023. She had specialised … Continued

Margaret’s Volunteering Journey

Archie brings Christmas magic to Glenlaw House Dundee

December 11, 2024

Our Tayside team collaborated with dance theatre company Shaper/Caper and Glenlaw House in Dundee to bring some Christmas magic to children with severe and complex healthcare and medical needs. Glenlaw House provides … Continued

Archie brings Christmas magic to Glenlaw House Dundee

New smoking buzzer warns smokers to think twice before lighting up at Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital

October 4, 2024

Smokers who light up near the entrance to the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital will now hear a stark warning from children about the health risks, thanks to an innovative new project led … Continued

New smoking buzzer warns smokers to think twice before lighting up at Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital

Abel’s Story

September 24, 2024

A month ago on the 21st August, little Abel celebrated his 2nd birthday. 2 years previously, at the 20 week pregnancy scan, an anomaly on his tummy was picked up, leading to … Continued

Abel’s Story