Capella Charity Named Edinburgh’s 2026 Net Zero Champion

  • Capella Charity Named Edinburgh’s 2026 Net Zero Champion

    17th March 2026

    Charity demonstrates commitment to excellence extends from social to environmental impact, beating out strong competition to be named Net Zero Champion. Capella, the non-profit organisation behind Teens+ and Sleep Action, has been named Net Zero Champion of the Year at the 2026 Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, in recognition…

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  • Edinburgh Charity Achieves “Sector Leading” Rating from Scotland’s Social Care Watchdog

    19th January 2026

    Teens+, a service delivered by the charity Capella, has been recognised as “sector leading”, receiving a 6 – Excellent for its support of student wellbeing by Scotland’s Care Inspectorate. The findings highlight a transformative impact on families, with one parent telling inspectors: “They’ve changed my life and my son’s life…

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  • Next Steps Hub Opens in East Lothian, Creating Futures for Adults with Additional Support Needs

    24th September 2025

    The official opening of the Next Steps Hub at Fisherrow Centre took place on Friday, 19 September, marking a major milestone in inclusive community support for young adults with additional needs. Co-designed with participants and rooted in community life, Next Steps, operated by Teens+ offers a pioneering alternative to traditional…

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  • Gorgie Farm Revival: Edinburgh Charity Opens Community Hub Supporting Young Adults with Additional Needs

    3rd September 2025

    A community hub promoting independence and social inclusion for young adults with additional support needs will open at Gorgie Farm in the coming weeks, Teens+ has announced. While the site remains closed to the public, the launch of the Next Steps Hub represents a significant first step in its long-term…

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  • Edinburgh Charity Launches Community Hub to Help Young Adults with Additional Needs Live More Independently

    23rd July 2025

    This September will help young adults with additional needs gain independence, build life skills, and connect with their local community to take part in life’s “next steps”, Teens+ has announced. Teens+ was established in 2006 to support school leavers in Edinburgh with complex needs who were typically excluded from further…

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