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Glasgow Business Group raises £45,000 for SBH Scotland

A bighearted Glasgow business networking group have spent the last year completing and attending a series of adrenaline fuelled challenges and events, all in aid of their group’s charity member, Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus (SBH) Scotland, raising an incredible £45,000 for the specialist charity as a result.

BNI Evolution, a Glasgow chapter of the world’s leading business referral organisation, meet once a week to share ideas and advice, allowing them to use their combined network of contacts to find business opportunities and referrals for one another.

SBH Scotland joined the 62 member strong group in 2020 and all the businesses have steadily increased their involvement over the years. This year has doubled their donation from last year through regular donations or members taking part in a variety of adrenaline fuelled challenges including SBH Scotland’s famous Zipslide the Clyde, the Killiecrankie Bungee Jump and the Kiltwalk.

Gordon Ramsay's Festive Fundraiser Returns to Edinburgh

Gordon Ramsay Restaurant Edinburgh venues have welcomed the return of their ‘GReat Donate’ festive fundraiser, to raise money for specialist charity Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus (SBH) Scotland.

The fundraiser launched during the 2022 festive season, coinciding with the launch of Gordon Ramsay’s Street Burger restaurant in the St James Quarter. They raised an incredible £15,642 as a result which Gordon and Tana Ramsay then generously matched to give the charity an extra special funds boost.  

This year, a £1 voluntary donation will be added to diner’s bills at the St Andrew Square restaurant and St James Quarter restaurant until the end of December 2023.

The funds raised will help SBH Scotland provide vital support to over 4,000 children, young people and adults across Scotland who are affected by the lifelong, complex conditions of spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus.

Gordon Ramsay became SBH Scotland’s first ever Honorary Patron back in 2003 when he met the organisation’s Chairperson, Dr Margo Whiteford CBE, at the Great North Run. For 20 years, he has continued to support SBH Scotland through charitable donations and appearances.

A spokesperson from Gordon Ramsay’s Restaurants said:

“SBH Scotland are a fantastic charity which makes a real difference to the lives of so many families across Scotland who are affected by spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus.

“We’re delighted to bring back our Festive Fundraiser to our Bread Street Kitchen & Bar and Street Burger restaurants in Edinburgh and we hope our diners will be happy to make a small gesture this Christmas, that’ll have a big impact on families across Scotland.

SBH Scotland host first Bollywood Fundraiser in Glasgow

Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland (SBH Scotland), treated 150 guests to their very first Bollywood Bash event at The Corinthian in Glasgow, on Friday 17 November, raising £7,000.

The event united the vibrancy of Bollywood with a twist on the traditional Christmas Night Out as well as fundraising for a worthy cause. Guests were treated to a delicious three course traditional Indian meal while henna artists were on hand to immerse guests into the rich cultural heritage of India.

Bollyfeat, an exceptional Bollywood dance troupe opened the occasion, while the DJ kept glammed-up guests on the dance floor all night playing the best of Bollywood and Bhangra tunes.

All proceeds from the event will go directly towards providing personalised support to thousands of children, young people and adults across Scotland affected by the rare, complex conditions of spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus.

Glasgow’s very own radio star Shandy Kambo was on hand to host the event. Shandy said: 

Fury as Disability Law is Rejected

SBH Scotland is calling for urgent talks with the Education Secretary and party spokespeople, after a Member’s Bill designed to better support disabled young people was voted down in Scottish Parliament today (23 November).

Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus (SBH) Scotland believe that Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP’s (pictured) Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) (Scotland) Bill has “the potential to kick-start one of the most fundamental advancements in disability rights since Devolution”.