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Justin Currie pledges his support to SBH Scotland
Del Amitri frontman Justin Currie visited Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland’s HQ in Cumbernauld to announce his unique auction prize for this year’s Scottish Entertainment and Hospitality Awards.
The “Roll to me” singer has agreed to compose, produce and record a single for the winner which will also be framed as a keepsake for the highest bidder. As part of the prize, the charity will own the rights to the song, meaning any money made from the music will go directly to specialist charity, SBH Scotland.
The Scottish Entertainment & Hospitality Awards due to be held at the Glasgow City Hotel on Sunday 8 May, showcases the range and quality of Scotland’s entertainment industry. SBH Scotland is the official charity partner for the annual awards and all money raised on the night by the nominees will go towards the services it provides to families across Scotland.
Justin was inspired to donate the personal prize after he heard about the charity and spent time with SBH Scotland’s service users at one of its bi-weekly play schemes, singing and playing with the children at an “Under the Sea” themed session.
Justin Currie said: “I know one of the families who are supported by Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland. They are consistently singing the praises of the charity and the work they do to make their everyday lives that much easier.
“I wanted to provide a prize that would get people talking as well as hopefully raise a lot of money. I will spend time with the winner getting to know them, so the song will be something truly personal to them.”
New vacancy for Family Support Worker
Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland are now recruiting for a new Family Support Worker to be part of their Stronger Links: Stronger Families Project.
The position is home based covering Edinburgh/Lothian/Fife/Borders
This post is funded by the Big Lottery Fund until September 2017.
For further details visit our vacancies page.
SBH Scotland launches yearlong campaign to mark 50th birthday
Specialist charity, Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland (SBH Scotland), formerly Scottish Spina Bifida Association, is celebrating its 50th year of support and advocacy for people across the country affected by these lifelong, complex conditions.
Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland was formed in 1965 by group of parents who each had a child with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus. Now 50 years later, the charity support over 3,500 children, young people, adults, their family members and carers every year in Scotland whilst retaining their family orientated approach.
SBH Scotland celebrated their 50th birthday on Sunday 25 October which coincided with World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day, an international day to raise awareness of the conditions.
The event marks the launch of SBH Scotland’s ‘With A Little Help From Our Friends’ campaign, a yearlong anniversary appeal with a host of fundraising events and activities that supporters can take part in; all with the aim of raising £1 million to continue their full range of support. Past years have had month-long campaigns and the charity are hoping supporters will come together to develop innovative ways such as coffee mornings, comedy nights and duck races to raise funds to mark their 50th year.
Italian restaurant, Sarti, donates £1 from every bill to charity in October
Grazie Italia! Sarti supports Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland
Italian restaurant donates £1 from every bill to charity in October
Italian restaurant group Sarti is adding £1 to every check throughout the month of October to celebrate Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland’s 50th anniversary and raise vital funds to support the charity’s specialist services.
The restaurant will be asking customers to donate after dining at any of its three Glasgow locations, with donations going directly to Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland (SBH Scotland), formerly known as the Scottish Spina Bifida Association. Donations will help to provide critical support services across Scotland such as their national helpline, health check clinics, one-to-one support, social groups, advice and training.
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