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Stirling chippy hands over proceeds from special menu sale to good causes
The chippy in Cowane Street served more than 600 customers with the two-day special menu, all for the aim of raising money for a pair of local charities.
Two local charities have each been given a boost of more than £1,000 thanks to a Stirling fish and chip shop.
Vincenzo's chippy in Cowane Street served more than 600 customers in a two-day event to raise funds for Stirling and District Women's Aid and Strathcarron Hospice.
Hungry supporters queued up to enjoy a special menu, which saw prices charged include a haddock supper for £4.50 and a regular chips for just £1.50, steak pie supper for £4 or a single steak pie for £1.60 and a quarter chicken supper for £2.50, with more special prices available on other items.
Children joining the queues were also treated to a meet and greet with some Disney princesses, face painting, glitter tattoos and hair tinsel.
Thanks to the chippie's efforts, both charities were presented with cheques for £1041.50.
Women's Aid was also given an additional £360 gathered in a charity tin, while Strathcarron was given £282 also collected through a tin in the shop.
Owner Vincenzo di Carlo said he and his staff were 'delighted' to have raised so much in support of the charities, adding: 'A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed and helped us to make a difference in our community.'
A Stirling and District Women's Aid spokesperson said: 'Another fantastic fundraiser by Vincenzo, Giuliana and the rest of their team.
'We are truly grateful for all the support we have received from Vincenzo's and their lovely customers. Every penny is vital to our service as the cost of living crisis has hit charities hard.
'But equally important is the awareness raising that comes from events like this.
'Violence against women and girls is a global epidemic, therefore these conversations need to be happening in all places.
'Events like these encourage discussion at a community level and shine a spotlight on these issues. Tackling violence against women and girls is everyone's responsibility.'
Vincenzo, who dedicated the event to the memory of SDWA's CEO Lisa McGloin, who sadly died earlier this year, has already pledged to raised funds next year, again in Lisa's honour.
Katy Whitelaw of Strathcarron Hospice's fundraising team, meanwhile, added her thanks.
She said: 'We would like to thank Vincenzo, his staff and the local community for their fantastic support in fundraising for the hospice. We need £19,452 daily to provide our specialist end of life and palliative care services to individuals and their communities, so every penny is vital.'
Earlier this year Vincenzo's scooped the gong for the region's top takeaway at the Scottish Fish & Chip Awards 2024.
The shop picked up two prizes - Best Fish Supper and Best Chip Shop, both for the central region.
