Jonathan Sharples

What a great few weeks we have had so far at @Bcmpgotmud with our @PrestonLodgeHS POPs group. They are gaining confidence and building resilience resilience 💚💜

✨ Pennypit Trust Charity Ball 2026 ✨ 
Join us for a night of celebration, entertainment, a 3‑course meal and our Volunteer Awards! 📅 Sat 7 Nov 2026
📍 Royal Musselburgh Golf Club
⏰ 7pm till Late Book a table via our QR code or request tickets: admin@pennypittrust.com

Wow, politics in action. Watching the Scottish Parliament debating ‘Assisted Dying’ so much passion and compassion in speeches tonight across all parties. This is how a parliament should run 😮 This bill puts everything in perspective

Pops Group Cook-Off 🍳🔥 From chopping to plating… they really showed up and showed out. Along with learning key life skills they made a variety of tasty food including burgers, steaks, pasta, nachos and honey chicken. Safe to say nobody went home hungry! 😮‍🔥🍔🥩

🎄💚 Huge thanks to our amazing volunteers & staff! Supporting 450+ families across PSG, Fa’side & Musselburgh. True community in action 💚🎄 #HealthyHappyChristmas

Christmas can be a difficult time for many. If you’re struggling, please know you’re not alone and support is available 💛 This festive season, let’s look out for one another and remember it’s okay to ask for help #HealthyHappyChristmas

This Christmas, we want to say thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout the year 💚 Trustees Tom and Brian share a festive message for our volunteers, funders and everyone who supports our work. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas 🎄✨

🎄 From our hearts to yours ❤️ Our Christmas video drops TODAY at 6pm! Join us as we sing for our Festive Provision 2025, helping 450+ families and 1,000+ children. Every gift makes a difference. Thank you💚💜 Watch here 👉 youtu.be/RuLy0Kbam-k

For 33 years, we’ve stood with our community - working to break down barriers and tackle inequality. Proud of how far we’ve come, and excited for what’s next 💜💚 #HealthyHappyCommunities

Coming soon....🎤 #HealthyHappyChristmas #FestiveProvision2025

Nice to be away, discovering Australia and New Zealand. I have packed a lot in over the last couple of weeks. Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, Wellington and now in Brisbane before my last stop Perth 🇳🇿 🇦🇺

Last year we supported over 1000 children and young people and 60 socially isolated through our Festive Provision. We are expecting these numbers to rise this year Our referrals are open (except Faside as this will open shortly). We are accepting donations, drop off points 🧵

Special shoutout to Vic, Ellie, Karayn & the team – your support means the world to us 💚💜 The support you give us throughout the year really helps us be able to support so many families. Here’s to over 9 years together & many more! #HealthyHappyCommunities 2/2

✨🪩 Cash for Kids Ball 🪩 ✨ Huge thanks to @cashforkidsEDI for a fantastic evening! Jonathan & Ruth loved connecting with fellow beneficiaries + the brilliant businesses supporting this amazing charity. 1/2

It was nice to be welcomed into @RosehillHS yesterday to talk to S3s about all things to do with the Pennypit Trust for their YPI project. Jonathan also met past teachers from when he was in MGS. Nice wholesome end to the day 🙌

A last-minute emergency trip to Stornoway 🛫 Grateful for some time with family and the chance to take in the amazing views of such a beautiful place 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✨ 📍 Hushinish Beach / Lews Castle

Some might say… that was legendary 🎤🍻 Thank you @oasis

Great to drop in to @PrestonLodgeHS to see the brilliant work being done by @PennypitTrust supporting local kids (and their parents) through their summer holidays activities programme.

It’s been a busy summer for our PSG & Faside Lunch Clubs tackling holiday hunger with fun, food & community! 🍽️ Beach trips, bikeability, messy play, fire service & more — plus hot meals served daily Huge thanks to @ELCouncil, @cashforkidsEDI & FCK for their amazing support! 💛

📈 440% surge in Pantry use from May 24–25 — a stark sign of rising need in Prestonpans & beyond. Our Pantry offers more than food — it’s support, dignity & connection. Huge thanks to our funders & volunteers. Together, we’re making a real impact. 👉 pennypittrust.com