Institut Français d'Ecosse - The French Institute offers music, theatre, exhibitions, language courses and library. Epilepsy Scotland - Registered charity operating in Edinburgh to support people directly or indirectly affected by epilepsy. Includes details of their services, training and education activities. Edinburgh 247.com - Local community site for with news, links, message boards, classifieds, what's on calendar, weather and general information. South Edinburgh Crime Prevention Panel - One of twenty CP Panels in the Lothian and Borders Police Area. The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home - History of the centre, pet care, how to donate or adopt a pet. Shakti Women's Aid - Helps black minority ethnic women who are experiencing domestic, physical or emotional abuse. Information about their refuge, resettlement support, legal advice service, and their emergency helpline. Southside and Newington Newsblog - Offers information and articles on news in the area. Colinton Connections - Community site with links to local businesses, Burns Club and local golf course. Autonomous Centre of Edinburgh - Self-funded campaign and social centre, against social, economic and ecological injustice and exploitation. Information, events and contact details. Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council - Umbrella body for voluntary organisations in city. Provides advice, information, training and support for networks. Edinburgh Chiapas Solidarity Group - Offers details of events, profile, gallery, and contacts. Edinburgh Community Trust - Organisation in Scotland's capital setting up "social firms" to provide work and training for people with mental health problems. Typical businesses include catering, laundering, clothes making. Murrayfield Community Council - Serving the communities of Belford, Belmont, Coltbridge, Craigleith, Glendevon, Murrayfield, Ravelston, Roseburn, Saughtonhall and Wester Coates. Mission statement, meetings calendar, minutes and contact details. UNISON City of Edinburgh Branch - Trade union organisation. The Action Group - A voluntary organisation that has developed a range of services for people with support needs and learning disabilities and their carers throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians. The Confucius Institute for Scotland - Promotes educational, economic, and cultural ties between Scotland and China, based at Edinburgh University. In English and Chinese. Citizens Advice Edinburgh - Provides free, confidential and impartial advice. Includes services offered and information about volunteering. Edinburgh West End Community Council - A statutory consultee representing the community at the local authority and other public bodies. Includes councillors, meetings and minutes. The Thistle Foundation - Charity supporting people with disabilities and long term health conditions. Includes services provided and personal testimonies. Craiglockhart Community Council - Offers contact information, meeting details, agendas, minutes, local events, news, maps, site links and photographs of views and historical buildings. Portobello Heritage Trust - Working to encourage the conservation and enhancement of the historical, architectural and landscape heritage within Portobello. South East Scotland Regional Scout Council - Includes details of local scouting activities, including international ventures, plus contact and joining information Edinburgh and District Shetland Association - Caters for the Shetland community, running ceilidh dances in Leith Town Hall and events with a Shetland flavour. Members and friends welcome to come along. Friends Of The Award - An award programme of personal development for all young people in Edinburgh in conjunction with The Duke of Edinburgh Award.