In 2023 BEAR Scotland donated over £47,000 to good causes throughout Scotland.
The leading road maintenance company supported 32 charities, including its charity partner of the year, Alzheimer Scotland, which runs support and services throughout Scotland to help those living with dementia.
Additionally, some 14 community groups and initiatives have also benefited from BEAR’s assistance including Bayside Football Club and Letham Football Club which used funds to purchase kit, and Eyemouth Allotments which requested funds to get equipment.
Joanna Buggy, BEAR Scotland Engagement Manager, leads the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility team and says:
“As a company we’ve always been committed to playing a positive role in the communities in which we operate. This year we’ve continued to pull together, working with the charities and community groups to make a real impact where it matters the most. It’s a true team effort that has delivered for worthy causes throughout the country.”
Charity focus
In 2023 BEAR donated over 24,500 to its long-term charity partners, Cash for Kids, SAMH, BRAKE Road Safety, My Name’5 Doddie and RBLI, through various initiatives from a corporate charity golf tournament to sponsoring fundraising challenges as well as corporate donations.
Thirteen BEAR Scotland employees took part in Doddie Aid this year, raising a total of £1,790 for the MND charity, My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. The team entered as the BEAR Scotland League, clocking up 2,875 miles walking, running and cycling. Employees also put their best foot forward to raise money through Kiltwalk, the Cateran Yomp, the Edinburgh Marathon and Movember.
Alzheimer Scotland, which won the 2023 employee poll to be BEAR’s Charity of the Year, benefited from a £5,984 boost thanks to fundraising efforts including a dedicated Doors Open Day event at the Forth Road Bridge and Christmas Jumper Day. BEAR staff also took part in training workshops, raising awareness of the work of Alzheimer Scotland.
Employees also nominated six smaller local and regional charities which were each awarded a £1,000 corporate donation. These causes were Forth Hedgehog Hospital, Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust, Tayside Cancer Support, Fresh Start Borders, Caithness Klics and Brightest Star.
Community causes
In 2023 BEAR has donated over £4,200 to community projects in the areas it covers including:
Click here to view BEAR Scotland’s 2023 Community & Charity Report.
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