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Shopper-Aide Update: Community Support and Gratitude

Shopper-Aide Update: Community Support and Gratitude

Following our public meeting on September 17th, we have been overwhelmed by the generous support of our funders and the wider South Kintyre community. Thanks to your contributions, we have successfully raised over £74,000 during this period. On behalf of our staff, board, and clients, we extend our deepest gratitude to the following organisations and groups for their generosity:

  • Hugh Fraser Foundation – £5,000 grant
  • Tesco Stronger Starts – £1,000 grant
  • East Kintyre Community Fund – £2,500 grant
  • MACC Community Fund – £2,684 grant
  • Rotary Club – £1,000 donation
  • Campbeltown Parish Church Coffee Morning – £676
  • Dunaverty Hall Jigsaw Night – £561
  • Free Church: Water of Life Café – £277
  • Springbank Church Collection – £360
  • A’Chleit Church Craft Fayre – £133
  • Movement for Good (Benefact Group) – £1,000
  • Argyll & Bute TSI: MHWBF – £10,000
  • East Kintyre Windfarm Fund – £4,500
  • LST Pilates – £1,120
  • J&A Mitchell (Springbank Distillery) – £3,000 donation

We also wish to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of the events that made this fundraising possible, including organisers, volunteers, and attendees. Your dedication and enthusiasm are invaluable to us.

In addition, we extend our gratitude to those who have supported us through direct donations—whether through our GoFundMe campaign, online contributions, or in-person visits to our office. Your generosity is making a real difference to the lives of our clients.

While we celebrate this incredible progress, the ongoing support of the South Kintyre community remains vital. We encourage everyone to continue sharing news of our fundraising efforts. If you know of individuals or organisations that might be willing to support us, please direct them to our GoFundMe page:

Thank you once again for your unwavering support.

Paul Ives
Manager

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