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Edinburgh-based Mindroom recognised for ‘Campaign or Initiative of the Year’ at 2026 Neurodiverse Business Awards

Stuart Mitchell

Edinburgh-based neurodiversity charity Salvesen Mindroom Centre (Mindroom) was shortlisted for ‘Campaign or Initiative of the Year’ at the Neurodiverse Business Awards 2026, hosted this week at the Grand Hall, Grand Connaught Rooms, London. As the only Scotland-based charity shortlisted in this category, it was an honour to be recognised alongside so many organisations driving meaningful change in this space. The nomination recognises Mindroom’s groundbreaking parent-led research exploring the often invisible impact of raising a neurodivergent child while balancing employment, a project that gives voice to parents and carers while shining…

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£70,000 and Counting: Mindroom’s Fundraising Heroes Drive Charity Support Forward

Stuart Mitchell

Mindroom is celebrating a series of extraordinary fundraising activities, led by co-founder Robin Dow, who, at 81 and recently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, has already raised a huge £70,000 following his 25-mile walk from Mindroom’s Leith office to Tantallon Castle. Robin’s epic walk is homage to the charity’s 25-year journey since he co-founded it with author, journalist and wife, Sophie Dow, on 2 August 2000. ‘A Mile for Every Year,’ which was expected to raise £50,000. Reflecting on the experience, Robin Dow commented: “People are enormously generous, and we are incredibly grateful.…

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