Wooden Spoon Edinburgh Dinner Raises £70,000 for New Projects
Wooden Spoon’s Edinburgh Dinner, held on 6th November 2025, was an outstanding success, raising circa £70,000 on the night – an incredible result that will be sufficient to fund three to four new projects supporting children and young people across the region.
Guests were treated to a memorable evening filled with insight, inspiration, and generosity. One of the highlights of the night was commentary from Bryan Easson, who spoke passionately about the Scotland Women’s team and their impressive journey over recent years, culminating in a place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup earlier this year. His reflections offered a fascinating insight into the growth and success of the women’s game.
The evening was expertly led by Andy Nicol, who was in impressive form as MC and, as ever, Master of Everything. His energy, humour, and effortless command of the room ensured the night flowed seamlessly.
A particularly moving moment came from Alison Young, who spoke eloquently and passionately about The Wave Project – a truly remarkable charity. Thanks to funds raised by Wooden Spoon, a minivan was provided to the project, enabling a significant expansion in services and a major step forward in the support offered to children and young people.
The feedback on Will Greenwood’s speech has been phenomenal. While the dinner has welcomed many outstanding speakers over the years, Will set a new benchmark. His words resonated deeply with guests and will be remembered for a long time to come. Huge thanks go to him for delivering such an unforgettable contribution to the evening.
The success of the dinner was, as always, driven by the incredible generosity of those in attendance. Wooden Spoon extends its sincere thanks to the 420 guests, table hosts, auction and raffle donors, and all sponsors who made the evening possible. Special thanks go to Thomson Cooper Accountants, William Grant & Sons, pre-dinner drinks providers Molson Coors Beverage Company and Corney & Barrow, and our headline sponsors Melville Independent Plc.
Wooden Spoon would like to thank everyone who attended, supported, and gave so generously. We hope to see you all – and many more – again next year.
