What We Do

The Federation aims to:

Advocate

Represent the interests of community event organisers and ensure their voices are heard.

Support

Provide a platform for organisers to share experiences, advice and best practice.

Collaborate

Encourage partnerships between communities, volunteers and stakeholders.

Inform

Promote clear and accessible information relating to community event planning and delivery.

Celebrate

Highlight the positive impact community events have on individuals, families and neighbourhoods.

Preserve

Help safeguard the traditions and events that form an important part of Edinburgh's cultural identity.

Why It Matters

Community events do more than provide entertainment.

They:

Reduce social isolation; Strengthen neighbourhood ties; Support local charities and organisations; Encourage volunteering; Provide opportunities for young people; Boost local pride and identity; Support local businesses; and Create lifelong memories.

Behind every event are volunteers who dedicate countless hours to making these occasions possible.

Their efforts deserve recognition, encouragement and support.

Our Priorities

Over the coming years, the Federation will focus on:

Building a city-wide network of community event organisers;

Sharing knowledge and resources between events;

Encouraging constructive dialogue with decision-makers;

Promoting best practice in event planning and delivery;

Supporting the recruitment and retention of volunteers;

Highlighting the social value of community events; and

Ensuring that community voices are represented in discussions that affect the future of local events.

Get Involved

Whether you organise a gala day, support a community fair, volunteer at a festive event or simply value the traditions that make Edinburgh special, we invite you to become part of the Federation.

Together, we can ensure that the traditions that have shaped our communities continue to bring people together for generations to come.