Community Charities supported by Crerar Hotels
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Crerar Hotels. Supported Charities - Community
2010/11 Donations to Date:
Crossroads South Ayrshire - £20,719
Crossroads Inverness - £10,000
Arrochar Mountain Rescue Team - £6,000
Befrienders, Argyll and Bute - £5,000
Milltown Community Limited, Aberdeenshire - £5,000
National Theatre of Scotland, throughout the Highlands - £5,000
Citylife Ministries - £3,000
Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, Inverness - £3,500
Presbytery of Inverness - £5,000
The Prince's Trust - £20,000
Community Violence and Abuse Support Service - £5,000
Ness Bank Church of Scotland - £5,000
Venture Scotland Limited - £4,000
Torosay and Kinlochspelvie Senior Citizen Christmas Fund
Smithton and Culloden Senioor Citizens Club
Strathpeffer Senior Citizens Luncheon Club
Balloch Over 60's Club
Dalneigh Pensioners Club
Croy and District Walking Group
Westhill Senior Citizens Club
Oban and Lorn District Seniors Club
Raigmore Senior Citizens
The above groups all receive an amount to go towards either a Christmas fund or something similar, totalling £6,500
Contact the Elderley - £5,000
Listening Books - £3,000
Roses Charitable Trust - £6,000
Fairbridge - £10,000
Fresh Start, Edinburgh - £3,000
Pain Association Scotland - £3,000
Rape and Abuse Support - £3,000
Right Track Scotland Ltd - £2,354
The National Library of Scotland will also receive £10,000 which is final payment of a £50,000 pledge made in July 2007.
Relate Argyll
Relate Argyll is a branch of Relate Scotland, an organisation with over 20 years experience in offering confidential advice to people experiencing problems in their relationships. The Counsellors at Relate Argyll help couples to understand their problems and how to change things for the better, assisting in a successful and happy relationship for the future. Visit Relate Argyll's website.
Beulah Scotland
Beulah Scotland is a social economy company who run projects serving communitites throughout the country. The charity aims to reach out to people in need in an "environmentally friendly way" Although at the moment they rely heavily on grants, they would like to become a substainable orgaisation in the future, not having to rely on grant funding. Visit Beulah Scotland's website.
Clothing Solutions
Clothing Solutions is a registered charity dedicated to offering solutions for lothing and dressing issues for disabled people. These issues relate to size, shape, access and fastenings, fabric technology and care. The charity also offer related information and advice. Visit Clothing Solutions website.
Contact the Elderly Inverness
This charity work with elderly people over the age of 75 who are living on their own. Contact the Elderly help people to get out more and provide companionship. They provide groups where these people can come, once a month, and spend time with other people. This gives elderly people not only a place to go, but also the opportunity to meet new friends. Visit Contact the Elderly, Inverness website.
Crossroads
Crossroads is a charity operating in England and Wales who provide support for carers. Crossraoads give these people and the person they are caring for time out to be themselves. Trained Carer Support Workers can come to people's homes and take over from the carer, allowing both the carer and the dependent time apart to spend as they please. Visit Crossroads website.
Glenurquhart Day Centre
Glenurquhart Day Centre offers a range of services for older adults including day care, a respite room and clinical room. Other services offered include access to Primary Healthcare including chiropody, physiotherapy, Social Care Services and Personal Care including hardressing and beauty treatments. Visit Glenurquhart Day Centre's website.
Holiday Project
Holiday Project is a charity based in East Ayrshire helping local people to book and save for their holidays. The Project began 12 years ago and has expanded and improved to the present day. Holiday Project provide caravan holidays at dramatically cheaper prices than commercial operators, creating break-away opportunities for those who otherwise could not meet the expense. Visit Holiday Project's website.
Lochaber Rural Education Trust
The Lochaber Rural Education Trust (LRET) is an Educational Centre where locals volunteer, striving to preserve the area's heritage and educate people on the beautiful surroundings. The LRET aims to expand the sparse facilities currently available in Lochaber which will benefit people of all ages, either locals or visitors. Visit Lochaber Rural Education Trust's website.
The Northern Meeting Piping Committee
The NMP competitions are now the most prestigious piping competitions in the world. Pipers taking part in the annual competition come from all over the globe; USA, Canada, Australia and Europe. Visit The Northern Meeting Piping Committee website.
Oban & Lorn Riding for Disabled Group
Through horse riding, and other equestrian related activities, Oban & Lorn Riding for the Disabled Group help to improve the lives of many people disabilities. Both children and adults are encouraged to take part in an effort to improve their physical health as well as their happiness. Visit Oban & Lorn Riding for Disabled Group's website.
Oban Mountain Rescue Team
Oban Mountain Rescue has a team of 29 members, all unpaid and dedicated to the safety and recovery of the people in the upland areas of North Argyll, Bridge of Orchy and thr Islands of Mull and Jura. Visit Oban Mountain Rescue Team's website.
Project Ability Limited
Established in 1984, Project Ability is ine of Scotland's leading specialist arts organisations. The Project work with people of all ages with learning disabilities, health problems and others who find it difficult to access mainstream activities. Visit Project Ability Limited website.
Rotary Club Edinburgh
Edinburgh Rotary Club belongs to Rotary International and so can support not only their local communities, but international as well. There are 1.2 million cmembers worldwide offering support in issues such as food crises, homelessness and environmental issues. Visit Edinburgh Rotary Club's website.
RNID
RNID is the largest charity representing the nine million deaf and hard of hearing people living throughout the UK. The organisation provide high quality care and support including residential care, supported housing and community and outreach services. Visit RNID's website.
Scottish Christian Alliance Limited
The Scottish Christian Alliance (SCA) is a charity based in Glenrothes and Glasgow who aim to help vulnerable people, often those who are homeless. The SCCA mentor these people untill they feel able to move forward in their lives and take up new challenges; the Charity's ultimate view is that an individual's rights are paramount. Visit Scottish Christian Alliance Limited's website.
Shelter Scotland
Shelter Scotland is an organisation striving to reduce homelessness and support those in need. Shelter employ over 1000 people across the UK, as well as having the support of volunteers. More than 170,000 people benefit from this Charity every year. Visit Shelter Scotland's website.
Venture Trust
Venture Trust work wit hthose who wish to change; they help them to recognise what hey need to change then arm them with the confidence, motivation and correct tools needed to do so. Physical, emotional and social challenges are presented in order to stretch people from their comfort zone and lessons learned are evaluated before returning home. Visit Venture Trust's website.
Crossroads South Ayrshire - £20,719
Crossroads Inverness - £10,000
Arrochar Mountain Rescue Team - £6,000
Befrienders, Argyll and Bute - £5,000
Milltown Community Limited, Aberdeenshire - £5,000
National Theatre of Scotland, throughout the Highlands - £5,000
Citylife Ministries - £3,000
Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, Inverness - £3,500
Presbytery of Inverness - £5,000
The Prince's Trust - £20,000
Community Violence and Abuse Support Service - £5,000
Ness Bank Church of Scotland - £5,000
Venture Scotland Limited - £4,000
Torosay and Kinlochspelvie Senior Citizen Christmas Fund
Smithton and Culloden Senioor Citizens Club
Strathpeffer Senior Citizens Luncheon Club
Balloch Over 60's Club
Dalneigh Pensioners Club
Croy and District Walking Group
Westhill Senior Citizens Club
Oban and Lorn District Seniors Club
Raigmore Senior Citizens
The above groups all receive an amount to go towards either a Christmas fund or something similar, totalling £6,500
Contact the Elderley - £5,000
Listening Books - £3,000
Roses Charitable Trust - £6,000
Fairbridge - £10,000
Fresh Start, Edinburgh - £3,000
Pain Association Scotland - £3,000
Rape and Abuse Support - £3,000
Right Track Scotland Ltd - £2,354
The National Library of Scotland will also receive £10,000 which is final payment of a £50,000 pledge made in July 2007.
Relate Argyll
Relate Argyll is a branch of Relate Scotland, an organisation with over 20 years experience in offering confidential advice to people experiencing problems in their relationships. The Counsellors at Relate Argyll help couples to understand their problems and how to change things for the better, assisting in a successful and happy relationship for the future. Visit Relate Argyll's website.
Beulah Scotland
Beulah Scotland is a social economy company who run projects serving communitites throughout the country. The charity aims to reach out to people in need in an "environmentally friendly way" Although at the moment they rely heavily on grants, they would like to become a substainable orgaisation in the future, not having to rely on grant funding. Visit Beulah Scotland's website.
Clothing Solutions
Clothing Solutions is a registered charity dedicated to offering solutions for lothing and dressing issues for disabled people. These issues relate to size, shape, access and fastenings, fabric technology and care. The charity also offer related information and advice. Visit Clothing Solutions website.
Contact the Elderly Inverness
This charity work with elderly people over the age of 75 who are living on their own. Contact the Elderly help people to get out more and provide companionship. They provide groups where these people can come, once a month, and spend time with other people. This gives elderly people not only a place to go, but also the opportunity to meet new friends. Visit Contact the Elderly, Inverness website.
Crossroads
Crossroads is a charity operating in England and Wales who provide support for carers. Crossraoads give these people and the person they are caring for time out to be themselves. Trained Carer Support Workers can come to people's homes and take over from the carer, allowing both the carer and the dependent time apart to spend as they please. Visit Crossroads website.
Glenurquhart Day Centre
Glenurquhart Day Centre offers a range of services for older adults including day care, a respite room and clinical room. Other services offered include access to Primary Healthcare including chiropody, physiotherapy, Social Care Services and Personal Care including hardressing and beauty treatments. Visit Glenurquhart Day Centre's website.
Holiday Project
Holiday Project is a charity based in East Ayrshire helping local people to book and save for their holidays. The Project began 12 years ago and has expanded and improved to the present day. Holiday Project provide caravan holidays at dramatically cheaper prices than commercial operators, creating break-away opportunities for those who otherwise could not meet the expense. Visit Holiday Project's website.
Lochaber Rural Education Trust
The Lochaber Rural Education Trust (LRET) is an Educational Centre where locals volunteer, striving to preserve the area's heritage and educate people on the beautiful surroundings. The LRET aims to expand the sparse facilities currently available in Lochaber which will benefit people of all ages, either locals or visitors. Visit Lochaber Rural Education Trust's website.
The Northern Meeting Piping Committee
The NMP competitions are now the most prestigious piping competitions in the world. Pipers taking part in the annual competition come from all over the globe; USA, Canada, Australia and Europe. Visit The Northern Meeting Piping Committee website.
Oban & Lorn Riding for Disabled Group
Through horse riding, and other equestrian related activities, Oban & Lorn Riding for the Disabled Group help to improve the lives of many people disabilities. Both children and adults are encouraged to take part in an effort to improve their physical health as well as their happiness. Visit Oban & Lorn Riding for Disabled Group's website.
Oban Mountain Rescue Team
Oban Mountain Rescue has a team of 29 members, all unpaid and dedicated to the safety and recovery of the people in the upland areas of North Argyll, Bridge of Orchy and thr Islands of Mull and Jura. Visit Oban Mountain Rescue Team's website.
Project Ability Limited
Established in 1984, Project Ability is ine of Scotland's leading specialist arts organisations. The Project work with people of all ages with learning disabilities, health problems and others who find it difficult to access mainstream activities. Visit Project Ability Limited website.
Rotary Club Edinburgh
Edinburgh Rotary Club belongs to Rotary International and so can support not only their local communities, but international as well. There are 1.2 million cmembers worldwide offering support in issues such as food crises, homelessness and environmental issues. Visit Edinburgh Rotary Club's website.
RNID
RNID is the largest charity representing the nine million deaf and hard of hearing people living throughout the UK. The organisation provide high quality care and support including residential care, supported housing and community and outreach services. Visit RNID's website.
Scottish Christian Alliance Limited
The Scottish Christian Alliance (SCA) is a charity based in Glenrothes and Glasgow who aim to help vulnerable people, often those who are homeless. The SCCA mentor these people untill they feel able to move forward in their lives and take up new challenges; the Charity's ultimate view is that an individual's rights are paramount. Visit Scottish Christian Alliance Limited's website.
Shelter Scotland
Shelter Scotland is an organisation striving to reduce homelessness and support those in need. Shelter employ over 1000 people across the UK, as well as having the support of volunteers. More than 170,000 people benefit from this Charity every year. Visit Shelter Scotland's website.
Venture Trust
Venture Trust work wit hthose who wish to change; they help them to recognise what hey need to change then arm them with the confidence, motivation and correct tools needed to do so. Physical, emotional and social challenges are presented in order to stretch people from their comfort zone and lessons learned are evaluated before returning home. Visit Venture Trust's website.