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Glasgow Times
30-05-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Property firm raised nearly £130,000 for Glasgow charities
HFD, a commercial property firm, organised the event through the HFD Charitable Foundation on May 23. More than 170 players from the construction, property, and engineering sectors attended the event at Gleneagles to raise funds for charities across Glasgow and the surrounding area. Read more: Glasgow team complete Edinburgh Marathon for 'important' cause Teams competed across the venue's three championship courses, while a record-number of participants took part in non-golf activities like tri-target shooting, which included archery, rifle shooting, and clay pigeon shooting. The fundraiser, now celebrating its 15th year, is part of HFD's initiative to support local communities. Recently, the fundraiser has benefitted several charities including Alive & Kicking, Venture Scotland, Nil by Mouth, HopScotch Children's Charity, Shakespeare Street Youth Club, Glasgow Riding for the Disabled Association, The Children's Heart Federation, and Starter Packs Glasgow. The funding will aid these organisations in providing services such as volunteer training, wellbeing therapies, family support groups, and improvements to community facilities. Read more: Plea issued for 'vital' foster carers as Glasgow numbers drop Lauren McKenzie, HFD Charitable Foundation ambassador, said: "Our annual golf day continues to grow in impact, and it's fantastic to see such strong support from our industry peers year after year. "A huge thank you to everyone who took part and played a role in making it another brilliant day. "Every pound raised allows us to give to charities making a real difference – and with another record-breaking total this year, we're looking forward to supporting even more good causes in 2026." This year's fundraiser was supported by several sponsors, including AM Tiling, Gardiner & Theobald, Landscape and Contracts, Net Zero Facades, Wallace Whittle, and Woolgar Hunter.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'Record-breaking' golf fundraiser raises nearly £130k for Glasgow groups
A property company has raised nearly £130,000 through its annual golf fundraiser. HFD, a commercial property firm, organised the event through the HFD Charitable Foundation on May 23. More than 170 players from the construction, property, and engineering sectors attended the event at Gleneagles to raise funds for charities across Glasgow and the surrounding area. Read more: Glasgow team complete Edinburgh Marathon for 'important' cause Teams competed across the venue's three championship courses, while a record-number of participants took part in non-golf activities like tri-target shooting, which included archery, rifle shooting, and clay pigeon shooting. The fundraiser, now celebrating its 15th year, is part of HFD's initiative to support local communities. Recently, the fundraiser has benefitted several charities including Alive & Kicking, Venture Scotland, Nil by Mouth, HopScotch Children's Charity, Shakespeare Street Youth Club, Glasgow Riding for the Disabled Association, The Children's Heart Federation, and Starter Packs Glasgow. The funding will aid these organisations in providing services such as volunteer training, wellbeing therapies, family support groups, and improvements to community facilities. Read more: Plea issued for 'vital' foster carers as Glasgow numbers drop Lauren McKenzie, HFD Charitable Foundation ambassador, said: "Our annual golf day continues to grow in impact, and it's fantastic to see such strong support from our industry peers year after year. "A huge thank you to everyone who took part and played a role in making it another brilliant day. "Every pound raised allows us to give to charities making a real difference – and with another record-breaking total this year, we're looking forward to supporting even more good causes in 2026." This year's fundraiser was supported by several sponsors, including AM Tiling, Gardiner & Theobald, Landscape and Contracts, Net Zero Facades, Wallace Whittle, and Woolgar Hunter.
The Herald Scotland
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
£1m boost for Glasgow charities tackling digital inequality
In its latest round of funding, six charities and community groups working to reduce digital exclusion in the city are set to share £545,000. The organisations receiving support are Crossroads Youth and Community Association, Govan Youth Information Project, LinKes, Castlemilk Law & Money Advice Centre, Community Central Hall in Maryhill, and Crookston Community Group. Each has been chosen for the vital role it plays in promoting digital inclusion within its community. READ MORE: Crossroads Youth and Community Association is a charity supporting residents in Govanhill and the Gorbals. During the Covid pandemic, it led a local consortium to distribute over 700 devices and connectivity kits, while also developing a long-term digital inclusion strategy with SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations) to tackle barriers around digital skills, confidence, and affordability. Dani Waddell, charity manager at Crossroads Youth and Community Association said: 'Receiving this support means we can continue to take a holistic approach to digital inclusion, tailored to the needs of our local community. "We know digital exclusion is complex – simply providing data and devices isn't enough to bridge the divide. That's why we'll be working with the Gorbals community to build confidence, skills, and capacity to use digital technologies in ways that enrich their lives. "On behalf of Crossroads and the Gorbals community, we'd like to extend our thanks to the HFD Charitable Foundation and Virgin Money Foundation for supporting our digital journey.' Glasgow experiences some of the highest levels of digital exclusion in the UK. A project by students from the University of Glasgow also found that nearly 50% of the city's non-internet users come from the most deprived socio-economic groups. The Building Digital Skills Fund was established to help bridge the divide by supporting access to equipment and essential digital skills – from applying for jobs and college courses to navigating the internet safely. Lauren McKenzie, trustee of the HFD Charitable Foundation, said: 'We're proud to support organisations that are making such a difference in people's lives across Glasgow. "Digital inclusion is key to unlocking opportunities, improving access to services, and empowering people. These charities are leading the way, and their work is crucial in ensuring people have the technical tools and skills they need to thrive. It's rewarding to see our funding continue to support these efforts and create a tangible impact on local communities.' Nancy Doyle-Hall, executive director at the Virgin Money Foundation, added: 'During the first year of the Building Digital Skills Fund, we are already hearing the difference it makes to people's lives when they have access to the kit, connectivity and digital skills to navigate life online. "From increased access to vital public services to a reduction in isolation, the related benefits of being more digitally included are tangible and significant. We are delighted to be able to support six more brilliant local charities through the latest round of the funding.'
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Refurbished room at hospital offers comfort for bereaved families
Parents who experience baby loss at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital will soon have access to a newly refurbished, quiet space to process difficult news and speak to medical teams – away from the hustle and bustle of the maternity unit. Working closely with the midwifery team, the Garden Room has been designed to be a private, comforting and supportive environment where families can take the time they need to start to process any unexpected news following an appointment or scan. Previously, the only space available for parents to use meant going back through the maternity ward, while the new facility has a separate entrance. Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity has managed the refurbishment of the room, with £10,000 in funding support from the HFD Charitable Foundation – the charitable arm of Scotland's leading commercial property company. Designers have focused on colour, comfortable seating and soft furnishings to create a warm and peaceful atmosphere, aiming to make it feel less like a clinical setting. READ MORE: Scottish crematorium introduces twilight funeral services Charity offering vital services to vulnerable children in Glasgow faces closure Six new medicines approved for use on NHS Scotland Estimates suggest that between 8-24% of clinically recognised pregnancies end in miscarriage in Scotland each year, with many more going unrecorded if hospital care is not required. For parents going through challenging times, the hope is that the Garden Room will offer a small amount of comfort. William McGowan, Head of Partnerships & Business Development at Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity, said: 'Providing a serene, safe space for couples going through a bereavement is just one element of the compassionate care that the hospital provides and it is great to be able to refresh the space and make it better suited for its purpose. We have a long-standing relationship with the HFD Charitable Foundation and we are thankful for the continued support.' Lauren McKenzie, trustee of the HFD Charitable Foundation, added: 'We're proud to support Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity with the refurbishment of the Garden Room, offering essential comfort to families during exceptionally challenging times. The foundation was established to support good causes in the communities HFD operates in and this is a charity close to the hearts of our employees.'
