03-05-2025
Mecca Bingo staff finish 25-mile charity walk around Glasgow
The group, who all work for Mecca Bingo venues in the area, set off at 9am from Drumchapel in the pouring rain for their Great Glasgow Walk.
During the long trek, they passed through Paisley and reached the finishing line nine hours later at Mecca Hamilton.
Through their walk, they managed to raise a total of £5,000 for the charity.
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(Image: Supplied) Carers Trust is a charity which works to support the UK's six million people who care for friends and family with an illness, disability, or addiction.
Around two-thirds of carers have had to cut back on working hours or give up their jobs completely due to their caring responsibilities.
This has put them under a lot of strain, as the cost of living has soared and pushed many into poverty.
The money raised by the Glasgow team will be used to support carers with essential grants for household items and much-needed respite breaks.
Mike Donnison, general manager of Mecca Blyth, said: "Carers Trust plays such a big part in the community, and at Mecca Bingo, the community is at the heart of everything we do.
"That's why it feels only right to work hand-in-hand and give back.
"Many colleagues and customers are passionate about this cause, which supports people across the country, including those closest to us.
"It was a hard old slog, and we were relieved to cross the finish line - but it was all worth it.
"It gave us a chance to talk with passers-by and spread the word about the vital work Carers Trust does."
Martin Docherty, assistant manager at Mecca Paisley, said: "Carers Trust is a great charity to support, one that many people might not know much about, so it's also a great opportunity to raise awareness.
"I ended up with some blisters, so the last three miles didn't go to plan.
"But it was a great achievement to finish and relax."
(Image: Supplied) Mecca Bingo's parent company, The Rank Group Plc, has been partnered with Carers Trust since 2014.
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In that time, the company has raised more than £4 million to support unpaid carers, with grants going to almost 15,000 carers.
Victoria Parker, corporate partnership manager at Carers Trust, said: "We're delighted the team from Mecca Bingo took on this challenge in support of Carers Trust.
"Unpaid carers across the UK are simply trying to do the right thing by friends and family, often at a great personal cost to their own finances and wellbeing.
"This vital money will help us and our network of local carer organisations to ease some of that pressure.'
