Love local drive supports vulnerable and protects jobs in Drumchapel
A Glasgow housing association has injected tens of thousands of pounds into the city economy by giving its tenants greater spending power. Cernach, which owns almost 900 homes in Drumchapel, has been using the Scotland Loves Local Glasgow Gift Card to provide financial support to some of those living in its properties. It is a […]
Scotland Loves Local Gift Card helps people and communities through cost of living crisis
The local revolution: Cards have been used to support people when they have needed help most. Benefits to be highlighted at webinar. The life-improving impact of action to provide financial support to people when they have needed it most is being championed by charities, social enterprises and local authorities. Organisations across the country have used […]
High Street Hero Marion celebrates power of community with TV presenter
Television presenter Sean Batty has been hearing from Scotland’s High Street Hero about the town she loves – and the community’s critical support. Cumnock businesswoman Marion Gilliland highlighted the difference that people can make by backing businesses in their area as she flew the flag for Scotland Loves Local. The Presents and Correct owner, who […]
Scotland Loves Local Gift Card has brought new people to my business
For more than 50 years David Cox Butchers has been a staple part of the community in Bridgeton, Glasgow, supported by a loyal core of customers. They have now, however, been joined by a new band – thanks to the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card. In summer 2022, Glasgow City Council distributed cards loaded with […]
UK organisations adjust support for service users as 67% expect demand to increase in 2024
As needs continue to evolve post pandemic, research has revealed that 96% of non-profit organisations and charities have changed some aspect of support post pandemic. 73% say choice is integral to support. 81% are choosing local gift cards to support their community Wellbeing, the cost of living, choice, dignity and support for local are some […]
East Ayrshire takes CentreStage to star in Scotland Loves Local with Sean Batty
Television weatherman Sean Batty was treated to a rendition of Singing in the Rain as he championed the power of community and choosing local. Members of the Aspire Choir at CentreStage in Kilmarnock sang out for the STV presenter as he visited to shine a spotlight on trailblazing work taking place across East Ayrshire. He […]
Time to back local businesses with corporate incentive schemes, say Scots
Scots want employers to do more to support other businesses in their community – incentivising staff with rewards which can only be spent with local enterprises. Findings of a poll released today show huge support for companies to use local gift cards when celebrating success, rather than opting for national or online-only alternatives. Scotland Loves […]
Scotland Loves Local Glasgow Gift Card’s multi-million pound boost to households and businesses
Action by Glasgow City Council to support residents through the cost-of-living crisis delivered a £7.59 million boost for city businesses. In the summer of 2022, the council distributed Scotland Loves Local Glasgow Gift Cards worth £105 to 85,000 low-income households across the city as a means of supporting people and families during the cost-of-living crisis, […]
Shopping Centre champions Scotland Loves Local as new community hub opens
The power of collaboration in championing the message for people to choose local has been highlighted with the opening of a new community hub. East Renfrewshire Council has created another accessible place in which people can connect with local services at The Avenue Shopping Centre in Newton Mearns. And, to coincide with its opening, centre […]
Scotland Loves Local Glasgow Gift Card initiative supports 3,500 journeys by subway
A pioneering local gift card scheme has enabled 3,500 journeys on the Glasgow Subway in a little under a year – helping Glaswegians to travel across the city, as well as shop, visit attractions, eat out and access services locally. In August 2022, the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) became the first major travel operator […]