THE developer leading the transformation of the former Edinburgh’s Royal Hospital for Sick Children has announced a new partnership with Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC).
Founded in the 1980s, the charity was based at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children site near Edinburgh’s Meadows before its relocation to Little France in 2021. Square & Crescent is leading the transformation of the former hospital, with it targeting a 2025 completion.
It spans across four-acres and is situated one mile from Princes Street and a short walk from Lothian Road. It will bring 95 private residential properties, a new block of 31 affordable housing units, and new student accommodation comprising 323 beds.
To kick off its partnership with the charity, the Square & Crescent team is preparing to tackle Edinburgh’s Seven Hills Challenge to raise much needed funds.
Kate Dixon, corporate & partnerships lead at Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity, said, “Our work is reliant on support from donations, volunteers, and corporate partners so to have the backing of one of Edinburgh’s finest residential developers is extremely valuable to us.
“The former hospital building has a lot of meaning to us and the partnership instantly made sense as it allows us to keep a connection.
“We help thousands of children who visit hospital every year. Being ill and needing hospital care can be difficult, scary, and lonely and we work hard to make the experience as positive as possible.
“Whether it’s bringing pioneering equipment to Scotland, designing a dance class to support children’s physiotherapy, performing theatre in critical care or transforming a clinical area – Square & Crescent’s support is going to be integral to helping us reach every child who comes through the hospital doors.”
Euan Marshall, co-founder and joint MD of Square & Crescent, added, “The work Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity is doing is priceless for children and young people across the city and beyond.
“There is a natural link between Royal Meadows and Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity, so the partnership already has a special meaning.
“From company-wide challenges to voluntary days and donations, we can’t wait to help in whatever way we can to support the charity’s incredible efforts.”
