Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.8, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Care & Repair Edinburgh Affordable DIY and repairs for older and disabled residents ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.cre.scot/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [C500 KeySafe](https://www.cre.scot/c500-keysafe/) - Supra C500 Pro was one of the first mechanical key safes to achieve the Police Preferred specification, awarded to products designed to improve home security. Today, it is the best-selling police preferred key safe, offering over 4000 possible code combinations. Mechanically operated, the Supra C500 Pro doesn’t require power or internet connection, allowing fast and - [Welcome support to help households comply with fire and smoke alarm legislation](https://www.cre.scot/welcome-support-to-help-households-comply-with-fire-and-smoke-alarm-legislation/) - Age Scotland has welcomed a new Scottish Government initiative to increase public awareness around installing interlinked fire and smoke alarms, but says there is still a long way to go to ensure all households affected by the significant change are able to meet requirements. The new legislation was introduced in the wake of the tragic - [Care & Repair Edinburgh thanks generous funders](https://www.cre.scot/care-repair-edinburgh-thank-generous-funders/) - Thanks to the recent generous support of our fantastic funders, Care & Repair Edinburgh has been able to ensure that older people in Edinburgh can continue to live safely and independently in their own homes by providing key safes, small appliances and lightbulbs for free to older people receiving pension credit. We are also able ## Pages - [Home](https://www.cre.scot/) - [Donate](https://www.cre.scot/donate/) - Gift of Shares Donating shares is a tax‑efficient way to support Care & Repair Edinburgh and make a real difference to the lives of older people across the city. If you hold a small number of shares that are difficult or uneconomical to sell, ShareGift can help. ShareGift aggregates and sells these shares and, if - [Our contractors](https://www.cre.scot/about-us/our-contractors/) - [Our strategy](https://www.cre.scot/about-us/our-strategy/) - Care and Repair Edinburgh: Our Strategy for 2023 – 2028 We offer a range of practical services for older and vulnerable people to help repair and improve their homes so that they may remain comfortable and independent for as long as possible. We have provided this service for almost 40 years and have completed over - [VAT Information](https://www.cre.scot/about-us/vat-information/) - We know that VAT can be confusing, and some clients have asked why Care and Repair Edinburgh (CRE) charge their clients VAT — particularly as they are over 60 or living with a disability. As a VAT-registered charity, CRE is legally required to charge VAT on the services and materials provided. This is not something - [Our impact](https://www.cre.scot/about-us/our-impact/) - For the period from April 2025 to March 2026 Care and Repair Edinburgh completed 5,326 jobs for older and disabled residents across Edinburgh. The services we provided can be seen below. - [FAQs](https://www.cre.scot/about-us/faq/) - FAQ/Help Parking charge A parking fee of £3 per hour applies in areas where parking charges are enforced. This fee contributes towards the cost of parking incurred by our operatives while attending your property. Please note that our vans must be parked legally at all times. This means we are unable to park across driveways - [Administrator Role](https://www.cre.scot/home/get-involved/10940-2/) - Administrator Blend of office and home working 35 hours per week Salary £27,278 Care and Repair Edinburgh is an independent charity offering a range of practical services to help older people and those living with disabilities in Edinburgh to repair, improve or adapt their homes so that they can live safely and independently for as - [Get involved](https://www.cre.scot/home/get-involved/) - There are a number of ways you can get involved with Care & Repair Edinburgh and help us to deliver our services across Edinburgh. Work with us Find out more about our latest administrative opportunities. Become a Trustee Find out more about our latest Trustee opportunities. Fundraising We rely on the kind donations of individuals - [Our history](https://www.cre.scot/about-us/our-history/) - Care & Repair Edinburgh began as an Age Concern project in the 1980s, created in response to a growing need for practical support to help older and disabled people remain safe and independent in their own homes. From the outset, our focus has been on providing straightforward, reliable help with essential repairs, maintenance, and home - [Our funders](https://www.cre.scot/about-us/our-funders/) - Thank you to everyone who generously supported our 40th Anniversary Appeal and thank you to the funders for their support of Care & Repair Edinburgh to help older and disabled residents live independently and safely in their own homes for as long as they want to. Batchworth Trust Breathe HR Broughton Charitable Trust Christina Mary Hendrie - [Ways to give](https://www.cre.scot/ways-to-give/) - Gift of Shares Donating shares is a tax‑efficient way to support Care & Repair Edinburgh and make a real difference to the lives of older people across the city. If you hold a small number of shares that are difficult or uneconomical to sell, ShareGift can help. ShareGift aggregates and sells these shares and, if - [Who we help](https://www.cre.scot/who-we-help/) - Over 60's or disabled residents in Edinburgh We’re here to help you remain independent within your own home for as long as you desire and are able. Our team can carry out those fiddly tasks that become more difficult as we get older such as changing light bulbs or building flatpack furniture. We can fit - [Trustee Role Vacancy](https://www.cre.scot/home/trustee-role-vacancy/) - Role Description Care & Repair Edinburgh: Trustee Role Purpose To act as a Trustee and Non-Executive Director of Care & Repair Edinburgh OVERVIEW Care and Repair Edinburgh (CRE) is a voluntary organisation helping those over 60 years of age and/or anyone with a disability, to repair, improve or adapt their homes to enable - [Christmas and New Year hours](https://www.cre.scot/christmas-and-new-year-hours/) - Please note our adjusted hours for the Christmas and New Year period: We will close on Wednesday 24th December and reopen as usual on Monday 05th January. (Regular Hours) Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM. - [Thanks for your application to volunteer with us](https://www.cre.scot/volunteer/volunteer-application/thanks-for-your-application-to-volunteer-with-us/) - Thank you for submitting an application to volunteer with Care and Repair Edinburgh. We will consider your application and contact you with the next steps. - [Annual reports](https://www.cre.scot/about-us/annual-reports/) - Care and Repair Edinburgh signed statutory accounts 2024/2025 Care and Repair Edinburgh signed statutory accounts 2023/2024 Care and Repair Edinburgh signed statutory accounts 2022/2023 Care and Repair Edinburgh signed statutory accounts 2021/2022 Care and Repair Edinburgh signed statutory accounts 2020/2021 Care & Repair Edinburgh signed statutory accounts 2019/2020 Care & Repair Edinburgh signed statutory accounts - [Paid Handyperson](https://www.cre.scot/what-we-do/paid-handyperson/) - Profession al Handyperson Support Reliable, fully employed handypeople to tackle the jobs that often go unfinished. Perfect for tasks that: Require specialist tools or professional-grade equipment Need long ladders or transport via van Take more than one hour to complete Need faster turnaround We still offer volunteer-led help for smaller DIY tasks—however, our paid - [Downloadable Leaflets & Posters](https://www.cre.scot/leaflets/) - Please click on the title below to view our corresponding leaflet. If required, leaflets can be posted to your address. Poster with graphics Poster with words Easiaccess Leaflet Small Electrical Leaflet Interlinked Heat & Smoke General Leaflet - [Our people](https://www.cre.scot/about-us/our-people/) - At Care and Repair Edinburgh, we're proud of our team. They go that extra mile to make it easier for older people and those with disabilities in Edinburgh to live safely and independently in their own homes for longer. - [About us](https://www.cre.scot/about-us/) - We offer a range of practical services to help people repair, improve or adapt their homes so that they may remain in their own homes in comfort and independence for as long as possible. We’ve been serving Edinburgh’s over 60's, older and disabled residents for almost 40 years and complete over 6,000 jobs every year - [Ramp options](https://www.cre.scot/ramp-options/) - Our Easiaccess ramps are available in a range of options made to fit your specific needs when possible. Below are 3D design images of our most popular ramp installation options. Short ramp over entrance steps- Estimated cost of £2,900 Access from driveway ramp- Estimated cost of £4,500 Longer ramp for narrow or difficult - [Our trustees](https://www.cre.scot/about-us/our-trustees/) - The Trustees of Care and Repair Edinburgh bring a wealth of experience in a variety of related fields to maximise the impact the charity has in Edinburgh. - [Volunteer with us](https://www.cre.scot/volunteer/) - We have a team of volunteers carrying out DIY tasks in older and disabled people’s homes around Edinburgh. It’s a great chance to contribute to your local community and build new relationships with people who really value your help. Our volunteers enjoy the flexible nature of their volunteering with us and can expect training, support - [Our partners](https://www.cre.scot/about-us/our-partners/) - Care and Repair Edinburgh achieve what we do by working closely with our partners across the city. Here are some of the organisations with which we have a close working relationship. - [Leave a gift in your Will](https://www.cre.scot/ways-to-give/legacy/) - Have you considered leaving a gift in your Will to support future generations of older people in Edinburgh? Every year we help over 2,000 older people in Edinburgh stay safe, warm and independent within their own home. This may be by installing handrails or fitting key safes to ensure safe access in and out of - [Hardship fund donations](https://www.cre.scot/ways-to-give/give-a-donation/) - Imagine, as an older person, not having enough money to pay for new light bulbs or being stuck in hospital desperate to get home but not able to afford the key safe you need to be supported at home. Sadly, there are many older people in Edinburgh who are living in unsafe conditions because - [Feedback](https://www.cre.scot/feedback/) - Would you like to make a donation to help us support older or disabled people across Edinburgh? Donate - [News](https://www.cre.scot/news/) - Social - [Find a trader](https://www.cre.scot/find-a-trader/) - [Trade referral scheme - code of conduct](https://www.cre.scot/trusted-trader-code-of-conduct/) - Before visiting the client’s property:- Make contact with client within 3 days of receiving our recommendation for estimating works needing carried out. At all times let the client know if you can’t make an arranged appointment or are going to be late for the appointment. Good communication throughout the process is paramount at all times. - [Thanks for your service request](https://www.cre.scot/request-a-service/thanks-for-your-service-request/) - Thank you for making a request for service to Care and Repair Edinburgh. We are working on your request and will be in touch shortly. If your matter is urgent, please call us on 0131 337 1111. - [Request a service](https://www.cre.scot/request-a-service/) - [Order a key safe](https://www.cre.scot/order-a-key-safe/) - [Get in touch](https://www.cre.scot/get-in-touch/) - If you are already using our services, or are considering getting in touch, we always love to hear from you and remember to let us know about your experience. If you require a specific service, please fill in the Service Request Form and someone will be in touch with you. Please get in touch by - [Accessibility](https://www.cre.scot/accessibility/) - This website is intended to be accessible to as many people as possible. If you have any problems using any part of this site we’ll be very glad to help so please get in touch. The BBC My Web My Way website provides excellent, practical accessibility help, enabling computer users to make the most of the - [Sitemap](https://www.cre.scot/sitemap/) - [Privacy](https://www.cre.scot/privacy/) - At Care and Repair Edinburgh, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains when and why we collect personal information about you, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, how we keep it safe and secure and your rights and choices in relation to your - [Terms and conditions](https://www.cre.scot/terms-and-conditions/) - Legal information We’re Care and Repair Edinburgh, an independent charity dedicated to helping older and disabled people across Edinburgh live independently in their own homes for as long as they want and are able. We are a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in Scotland. Registered company number: 158690. Registered charity No: SC 023790. - [Thanks for your payment](https://www.cre.scot/pay-an-invoice/thanks-for-your-payment/) - Thank you for making your payment. If we can help you with anything else please send a Service Request on the website or call us on 0131 337 1111. - [Thanks for getting in touch](https://www.cre.scot/get-in-touch/thanks-for-getting-in-touch/) - Thank you for getting in touch with Care and Repair Edinburgh. We’ve received your form and will get in touch as soon as we are able. If you have an urgent need, please call us on 0131 337 1111. - [Thank you](https://www.cre.scot/donate/thank-you/) - Thank you for donating to Care and Repair Edinburgh. Your donation will help us to provide valuable services to older and disabled Edinburgh residents. - [What we do](https://www.cre.scot/what-we-do/) - At Care and Repair Edinburgh we have a range of services designed to make it easier for older and disabled residents to live independently. - [Language](https://www.cre.scot/language/) - [Pay an invoice](https://www.cre.scot/pay-an-invoice/) - You can pay your invoice online - please insert the following details: - [Volunteer application](https://www.cre.scot/volunteer/volunteer-application/) ## Services - [Key safes](https://www.cre.scot/what-we-do/keysafes/) - Secure access to your home for trusted individuals. - [Joinery repairs](https://www.cre.scot/what-we-do/small-joinery-repairs/) - There's no job too small for our joinery team. - [Interlinked alarms](https://www.cre.scot/what-we-do/fire-alarms/) - We can install wireless interlinked smoke and heat alarms in your home - [Small electrical repairs](https://www.cre.scot/what-we-do/small-electrical-repairs-service/) - We offer a small electrical repair service. Our fully qualified electrician can carry out jobs such as: Replacing damaged faceplates (sockets, light switches and immersion switches) Changing fluorescent lights, ceiling lights, security lights, bathroom or kitchen fans, and shower switches Replacing cooker hoods Installing video doorbells Installing fire alarms Funding available There is some - [Easiaccess handrails and ramps](https://www.cre.scot/what-we-do/easiaccess-handrails-and-ramps/) - We offer Easiaccess handrail and ramp fitting services to make it easier to get in and out of your home - [Paid Handyperson](https://www.cre.scot/what-we-do/paid-handyperson/) - Professional Handyperson Reliable, fully employed handypeople to tackle the jobs that often go unfinished. Perfect for tasks that: Require specialist tools or professional-grade equipment Need long ladders or transport via van Take more than one hour to complete Need faster turnaround or urgent attention We still offer volunteer-led help for smaller DIY tasks—however, our paid - [Major adaptations](https://www.cre.scot/what-we-do/major-adaptations/) - Talk to our Technical Officer today for specialist support. - [Volunteer service](https://www.cre.scot/what-we-do/handyperson/) - Our volunteers can help with DIY tasks around your home. - [Trade referrals & signposting](https://www.cre.scot/what-we-do/trade-referrals-signposting/) - If we can't help, we can refer you to a trader via our referral service. ## Testimonials - [Handyperson 1](https://www.cre.scot/testimonial/handyperson-1/) - Response from Care & Repair was prompt. Melvyn (volunteer) was caring and competent. A delightful man actually. I am so pleased that Care & Repair exists! - [Keysafes 1](https://www.cre.scot/testimonial/keysafes-1/) - The key box was placed exactly where we wanted it to be put, with a maximum of efficiency and a minimum of fuss. You run a very good service which is greatly appreciated. - [Minor adaptations 1](https://www.cre.scot/testimonial/minor-adaptations-1/) - Calum is a very personable and competent young man. He listened carefully to the problem and fixed it. Can't ask for more. - [Other independent living services 1](https://www.cre.scot/testimonial/other-independent-living-services-1/) - It is so reassuring to know the trade people are vetted. Also, as always, the tradesman who came did a class job. - [Other independent living services 2](https://www.cre.scot/testimonial/other-independent-living-services-2/) - Telephone call was dealt with promptly and advice given. It was reassuring to use a contractor that was recommended - [Minor adaptations 2](https://www.cre.scot/testimonial/minor-adaptations-2/) - The hand rail at our back doorstep is just what we needed. The work was carried out promptly and efficiently by a pleasant worker. We are totally satisfied. - [Keysafes 2](https://www.cre.scot/testimonial/keysafes-2/) - Very efficient service both on the telephone and by the joiner who came by to fit the keysafe. very impressed. - [Handyperson 2](https://www.cre.scot/testimonial/handyperson-2/) - Alan is a gentleman. I've had him before and found him to be very helpful and willing to go the extra mile, by asking is there anything else I need done. This is an excellent service ## Trades - [Alan McDonald](https://www.cre.scot/trade/alan-mcdonald/) - [Dolphin Stairlifts](https://www.cre.scot/trade/dolphin-stairlifts/) - [ACN Plumbing & Heating](https://www.cre.scot/trade/acn-plumbing-heating/) - [Jackson Hart Plumbing & Heating](https://www.cre.scot/trade/jackson-hart-plumbing-heating/) - [Douglas MacKay](https://www.cre.scot/trade/douglas-mackay/) - [Moncrieff Building & Roofing Ltd](https://www.cre.scot/trade/moncrieff-building-roofing-ltd/) - [Niall Young Architecture](https://www.cre.scot/trade/niall-young/) - [Saltire Roofing & Building Ltd](https://www.cre.scot/trade/saltire-roofing-building-ltd/) - [Ross Smith and Jameson](https://www.cre.scot/trade/ross-smith-and-jameson/) - [JBE Electrical](https://www.cre.scot/trade/jbe-electrical/) - [Edinburgh Trusted Trader](https://www.cre.scot/trade/edinburgh-trusted-trader/) - [24-7 Health Care](https://www.cre.scot/trade/www-24-7healthcare-co-uk/) ## Our people - [Alan McDonald](https://www.cre.scot/about-us/our-people/alan-mcdonald/) - Alan McDonald is our contracted handyperson. Alan can complete a wide variety of requests and has a long history working with Edinburgh residents. - [Blyth Adams](https://www.cre.scot/about-us/our-people/blyth-adams/) - Blyth Adams is our contracted election. Blyth is a fully qualified electrician with years of experience. - [Neil Duffeild](https://www.cre.scot/about-us/our-people/neil-duffeild/) - Neil is our fully qualified joiner. He can also install key safes and complete handyperson jobs. - [James Boak](https://www.cre.scot/about-us/our-people/james-boak/) - My role as managing director of my family business for 40 years has provided a diverse and sometimes concerning outlook on the life of others who may not be as lucky as to have a stable and normal life like many. My Involvement in several community supporting roles in the south of edinburgh supporting families - [Katherine Crawford](https://www.cre.scot/about-us/our-people/katherine-crawford/) - Katherine joined the Board of Trustees in 2024, bringing over 20 years of experience in the charity sector, including her work with Parkinson’s UK, and as current CEO of Age Scotland. Through her career, she has witnessed the challenges older people face and is inspired by the vital impact charities like ours can have in - [Mike Heffron](https://www.cre.scot/about-us/our-people/mike-heffron/) - Mike Heffron is the Chief Executive of Under One Roof, Scotland's only charity dedicated to supporting owner-occupiers, landlords and other housing professionals with organising common repairs, maintenance, and retrofit in tenement buildings. Mike also acts as secretariat for the Scottish Parliament's Tenement Maintenance Working Group (TMWG). - [Allison Strachan](https://www.cre.scot/about-us/our-people/allison-strachan/) - Allison is Director of Care & Repair Edinburgh. - [Jorden Lumsden](https://www.cre.scot/about-us/our-people/jorden-lumsden/) - Jorden is the Senior Administrator and Volunteer Coordinator. For 16 years he has worked within a variety of roles predominantly helping members of the public. - [Andrea Donnelly](https://www.cre.scot/about-us/our-people/andrea-donnelly/) - Andrea is the Operations Manager for Care & Repair Edinburgh With 22 years admin experience within an FE College, followed by another 4 years working for a private English school she moved into the voluntary sector in November 2020. - [Alastair Innes](https://www.cre.scot/about-us/our-people/alastair-innes/) - Alastair is a retired NHS Consultant who joined the Board of Trustees in 2023. Having worked in the acute hospital sector in Edinburgh, he has long experience of the challenges facing older people and people with disabilities who struggle to maintain their independence at home. He has a long-term interest in practical work and DIY - [Andrew Finlayson](https://www.cre.scot/about-us/our-people/andrew-finlayson/) - Andrew carries out keysafe installations for our clients. He also works closely with our Small Repairs Officer and can carry out certain small repairs jobs. He loves his motorbikes and spending time in his "man cave". - [Susan Irwin](https://www.cre.scot/about-us/our-people/susan-irwin/) - [Irene Henderson](https://www.cre.scot/about-us/our-people/irene-henderson/) - Irene is responsible for administering our services in the office and has over 20 years experience of working in the public sector. She has two grown up sons and is qualified in dog grooming which she enjoys in her spare time. ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://www.cre.scot/category/uncategorized/) - [News](https://www.cre.scot/category/news/) ## Tags - [Care & repair Edinburgh. key safes](https://www.cre.scot/tag/care-repair-edinburgh-key-safes/) - [light bulb](https://www.cre.scot/tag/light-bulb/) - [small repairs](https://www.cre.scot/tag/small-repairs/) - [handy person](https://www.cre.scot/tag/handy-person/) - [funders](https://www.cre.scot/tag/funders/) - [Edinburgh](https://www.cre.scot/tag/edinburgh/) - [older people](https://www.cre.scot/tag/older-people/) - [fire alarms](https://www.cre.scot/tag/fire-alarms/) ## Locations - [Handyperson](https://www.cre.scot/location/handyperson/) - [Keysafes](https://www.cre.scot/location/keysafes/) - [Minor adaptations](https://www.cre.scot/location/minor-adaptations/) - [Other independent living services](https://www.cre.scot/location/other-independent-living-services/) - [Homepage](https://www.cre.scot/location/homepage/) ## Trade types - [Joiner](https://www.cre.scot/trade-type/joiner/) - [Plumber](https://www.cre.scot/trade-type/plumber/) - [Electrician](https://www.cre.scot/trade-type/electrician/) - [Roofer](https://www.cre.scot/trade-type/roofer/) - [Tiler](https://www.cre.scot/trade-type/tiler/) - [Stairlifts](https://www.cre.scot/trade-type/stairlifts/) - [Gas](https://www.cre.scot/trade-type/gas/) - [Decorator](https://www.cre.scot/trade-type/decorator/) - [Property](https://www.cre.scot/trade-type/property/) - [Damp](https://www.cre.scot/trade-type/damp/) - [Adaptations](https://www.cre.scot/trade-type/adaptations/) - [Architect](https://www.cre.scot/trade-type/architect/) - [Aerials](https://www.cre.scot/trade-type/aerials/) - [Blacksmith](https://www.cre.scot/trade-type/blacksmith/) - [Alarms](https://www.cre.scot/trade-type/alarms/) - [Removals](https://www.cre.scot/trade-type/removals/) - [Computer repairs](https://www.cre.scot/trade-type/computer-repairs/) - [Builder](https://www.cre.scot/trade-type/builder/) - [Shower repairs](https://www.cre.scot/trade-type/shower-repairs/) - [Gardener](https://www.cre.scot/trade-type/gardener/) - [Landscaper](https://www.cre.scot/trade-type/landscaper/) - [Glazing](https://www.cre.scot/trade-type/glazing/) - [Ramps](https://www.cre.scot/trade-type/ramps/) - [Lifts](https://www.cre.scot/trade-type/lifts/) - [Hoists](https://www.cre.scot/trade-type/hoists/) - [Painter](https://www.cre.scot/trade-type/painter/) ## People types - [Trustee](https://www.cre.scot/people-type/trustee/) - [Staff](https://www.cre.scot/people-type/staff/) - [Contractor](https://www.cre.scot/people-type/contractor/)