Going the extra mile for heroes
Poppyscotland appeal to public to remember our Armed Forces
For a few weeks every year, many people wear a poppy – but conflict doesn’t respect the calendar and our Armed Forces serve 365 days a year.
Poppyscotland is best known for running the iconic Scottish Poppy Appeal, but the charity works all year round to help those who have served, those still serving and their families receive the care and support they urgently need.
Now Poppyscotland has launched a new campaign, urging people to go the extra mile in their fundraising for this year’s Scottish Poppy Appeal. Every year, almost £3million is raised by the Poppy Appeal but Poppyscotland spends up to £5million annually helping thousands of members of the Armed Services.
Every penny raised – whether its from a bake sale, a poppy bought or an endurance race – goes towards delivering support to members of the Armed Forces community in Scotland by providing tailored funding and assistance.
The charity also funds services FACT:40 veterans with disabilities hand-produce the poppies and wreaths each year FACT:10,000 volunteer collectors help Poppyscotland each year Fact: poppy scotland’ s asap advice service has generated more than £5million in financial gains for clients Fact: poppy scotland supports more than 10,000 members of the armed Forces community each year advice, employment, housing, mental health, mobility and respite.
And Poppyscotland works directly with veterans to ensure that services are as effective as possible and that it uses its funds efficiently.
Gordon Michie, head of fundraising at Poppyscotland, says: “We’re sure the public will once again show their support in buying and wearing their poppy this November. While this provides a vital source of income to fund our life-changing work, we are encouraging supporters to consider going the extra mile for this year’s appeal.
“Every extra penny generated for the Scottish Poppy Appeal will make a massive difference to someone in the Armed Forces community who urgently needs our help.”
There are so many different ways to get involved either through an organised event and activity or by coming up with your own fundraising idea. And every extra penny raised really will make help our Armed Forces.
Donations in the poppy tin are vital but we need to do more fundraising to help our Armed Forces