Charity contributions over the years
Types of things we do to fundraise:
- Customer donations through our collection cans
- Staff taking part in 5k runs
- Sponsored bike ride between Glasgow and Edinburgh
- Several store-based charity events from car washing to seasonally themed events
- Staff donations on Dress down days
Nominated Charity 2007 - Marie Curie
Marie Curie Cancer Care provides high quality nursing, totally free, to give terminally ill people the choice
of dying at home supported by their families.
Nominated Charity 2006 - CHAS
CHAS (Children's Hospice Association Scotland) is the Scottish charity committed to the provision of children's
hospice services in Scotland, working exclusively with children with life limiting conditions and their families.
The total raised for CHAS up to 27th January 2007 was £62,710.
In Northern Ireland, our Semi-chem stores managed to raise £6,025 for Northern Ireland Children's Hospices.
Over January 2006 we collected £32,500 for the Asian Earthquake Appeal. This was used to help replant trees in Kashmir and to purchase two four-wheel drive ambulances to work in the affected area. This was arranged in collaboration with Edinburgh Direct Aid.
Nominated Charity 2005 - Tsumami
We also donated £104,000 in cash and product to the Tsunami Appeal.
Nominated Charity 2004 - CLIC (Cancer and Leukemia in Childhood)
CLIC provides care for children and young people with cancer and their families - in hospital and in the
community.
We raised a magnificent amount of £95,000 for CLIC in 2004.
Nominated Charity 2003 - Penumbra
Penumbra is one of Scotland's leading mental health organisations, providing a wide range of support services
for adults and young people.
We raised £95,000 for Penumbra in 2003.
Nominated Charity 2002 - 2001 Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland
Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland aims to improve the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest,
heart and stroke illness through medical research, advice and information, and support in the community.
We raised £100,000 for Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland in 2002.
Nominated Charity 2000 - 1999 Macmillan Cancer Research
Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. They provide practical, medical,
emotional and financial support and push for better cancer care.
We raised a fantastic amount of £186,000 for Macmillan Cancer Research in 2000.