Welcome to HopScotch
It has always been our dream to offer children facing challenging and stressful circumstances a chance to escape their everyday lives. In 1998, we founded HopScotch Children’s Charity to make that dream come true. Since then, we have had the privilege of providing over 7,500 children in Scotland with the gift of joyful and carefree memories that every child deserves.
Our nurturing programme of activities, held at our specially adapted respite centre, Ardvullin, allows children to experience the joy and fun that can sometimes be out of reach in their daily lives.
We believe that positive childhood memories can last a lifetime. A week spent with HopScotch is packed with adventure and laughter, and every child returns home with cherished memories they can treasure and build upon. We are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of these children and helping them create a brighter, more hopeful future.
Good childhood memories last a lifetime.
If HopScotch was a story I would tear out the last page so we could stay here forever"
Kia, age 11
Useful Links
Respite Breaks for Children and Young People
HopScotch map
Here is an interactive map displaying the locations of children and young people currently experiencing a HopScotch break. This map also highlights the location of Ardvullin, our amazing respite centre situated in Ardgour, as well as our main office located in Edinburgh.
As a result of their 2024 HopScotch break:
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of CYP have increased confidence
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have improved mental health
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have improved physical health
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have improved life skills
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97% have improved social skills
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