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Glasgow Times
6 days ago
- 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
7 days ago
- 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.
National Post
22-05-2025
- Politics
- National Post
Part-Time Faculty Win Voice at SMU Senate
Article content HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — After years of fighting for better worker representation in university governance, the Saint Mary's University (SMU) Senate have voted to amend their by-laws, allowing for part-time faculty to run for a seat on the Senate. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) applauds this worker-driven victory. Article content Article content 'This is a huge win for academic workers,' said Lauren McKenzie, CUPE 3912 President. CUPE 3912 represents approximately 400 part-time faculty at Saint Mary's University. Article content 'We can finally take part in the decision-making processes that impact our lives and the work we do—as the full-time academic staff we work alongside every day have been doing—and work together to protect workers and protect the standard of postsecondary education that we know SMU students deserve.' The Senate is a body of elected members responsible for the SMU educational policy, including determining courses of study and creating or discontinuing academic departments. Article content The change in by-laws also means part-time faculty at SMU are now eligible to nominate and vote for all elected members of the Senate, which they were previously unable to do. Article content This is an important victory for academic workers at SMU, particularly in the wake of recent cuts to SMU course offerings—which have resulted in half of part-time faculty at SMU losing work or losing their jobs entirely. Article content Previously, CUPE 3912 members taught a third of SMU courses and workers have been vocal about the impact of these cuts on both their members livelihoods as well as the quality of postsecondary education in Nova Scotia. Article content 'These cuts are primarily impacting the humanities, meaning SMU students are losing opportunities to explore subjects like history, religion, and language and culture,' continued McKenzie. 'SMU students are losing a wealth of knowledge in these areas and the incredible expertise our members bring. It's not just about the course list; it's about the kind of academic institution SMU is—or is at risk of becoming. That's why we fought for a voice at the Senate, and this is what we can do with that voice.' Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content For more information, please contact: Article content Article content
Associated Press
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Part-Time Faculty Win Voice at SMU Senate
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 2025-- After years of fighting for better worker representation in university governance, the Saint Mary's University (SMU) Senate have voted to amend their by-laws, allowing for part-time faculty to run for a seat on the Senate. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) applauds this worker-driven victory. 'This is a huge win for academic workers,' said Lauren McKenzie, CUPE 3912 President. CUPE 3912 represents approximately 400 part-time faculty at Saint Mary's University. 'We can finally take part in the decision-making processes that impact our lives and the work we do—as the full-time academic staff we work alongside every day have been doing—and work together to protect workers and protect the standard of postsecondary education that we know SMU students deserve.' The Senate is a body of elected members responsible for the SMU educational policy, including determining courses of study and creating or discontinuing academic departments. The change in by-laws also means part-time faculty at SMU are now eligible to nominate and vote for all elected members of the Senate, which they were previously unable to do. This is an important victory for academic workers at SMU, particularly in the wake of recent cuts to SMU course offerings—which have resulted in half of part-time faculty at SMU losing work or losing their jobs entirely. Previously, CUPE 3912 members taught a third of SMU courses and workers have been vocal about the impact of these cuts on both their members livelihoods as well as the quality of postsecondary education in Nova Scotia. 'These cuts are primarily impacting the humanities, meaning SMU students are losing opportunities to explore subjects like history, religion, and language and culture,' continued McKenzie. 'SMU students are losing a wealth of knowledge in these areas and the incredible expertise our members bring. It's not just about the course list; it's about the kind of academic institution SMU is—or is at risk of becoming. That's why we fought for a voice at the Senate, and this is what we can do with that voice.' :so/cope491 View source version on CONTACT: For more information, please contact:Lauren McKenzie President, CUPE 3912 [email protected] Manek CUPE Atlantic Communications [email protected] KEYWORD: NORTH AMERICA CANADA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: EDUCATION PUBLIC POLICY/GOVERNMENT LABOR UNIVERSITY SOURCE: CUPE Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/22/2025 09:20 AM/DISC: 05/22/2025 09:19 AM
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.'
