Bringing joy where it's needed most: a huge thank you to Edrington

Thanks to the generous support of Edrington, our Clowndoctors can help children rediscover joy, connection and a sense of control during some of their most challenging times. With no scripts or routines, each encounter is shaped by the child’s mood, choices, and imagination.

A visit from a Clowndoctor can spark a smile, ease anxiety, build confidence, and create precious moments that carry them through. These moments matter.

"I had the good fortune of watching Dr Dan Dee Lion, and Dr Pocket, in action yesterday at the RHCYP, Edinburgh. The day after one of the darkest of my life, they came into our ward, and cheered everyone up, including myself and my son, when I genuinely didn't think we could be. They spent a lot of time with a toddler in the room, and it was magnificently heartwarming for all. A testament to the troupe. Bravo!"

— A parent at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP), Edinburgh

We are incredibly grateful to everyone at Edrington for helping us create more of these meaningful moments, and for their commitment to making a positive difference in the communities they work. Edrington also invited us to their HQ to speak about our work. What a great bunch! We were delighted to hear that people were still buzzing about the talk a few days after (remember folks – what's said in the room stays in the room 😊).

A huge thank you to everyone at Edrington, helping us bring joy where it's needed most.