Scotmid is inviting charities across Scotland to become its charity partner of the year for 2023-24.
The retailer is looking for an organisation that shares its values and passion for supporting local communities. The partners will encourage participation and fundraising from employees, members, and customers.
Current charity partner, Guide Dogs, will use the donations from Scotmid to support guide dogs in training, as well as recruiting and training habilitation specialists and guide dog mobility specialists. These specialists play a crucial role with hundreds of children and young people (0-25 years) who have a visual impairment to help them develop a broad range of skills and live a more independent life.
Shirley MacGillivray, Head of Membership and Community at Scotmid, said: “The charity of the year partnership provides both a fantastic platform for us to support worthwhile causes and for our charity partner to have the extended support of our colleagues, members and customers. We are seeking an ambitious charity that will make the most of this incredible opportunity and can’t wait to begin working with the cause.”
Kyla McVicar, Business Development Manager at Guide Dogs, added: “We’d encourage charities to apply for this exciting opportunity to be Scotmid’s next charity partner. You’ll be joining forces with an incredible organisation who really care about making a massive difference in local communities.”
Scotmid has raised more than one million pounds during its last three partnerships with CHAS, Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland and Scottish SPCA.
Scotmid’s Charities Team will host a live Q&A at 11am on 29 March. Joining information is available from membership@scotmid.co.uk. Charities can find more information on how to apply here.
Applications close at 5pm on 14 April 2023.
