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We welcome Gemma Marjoribanks

We welcome Gemma Marjoribanks

It’s an exciting time for Glasgow Care Foundation, as we welcome Gemma Marjoribanks from Bookeeping In Balance as one of our Ambassadors. The work of our Ambassadors is vital to what we do at Glasgow Care Foundation and without them flying the flag and representing us...

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SPRING NEWSLETTER

SPRING NEWSLETTER

Welcome to the latest edition of the Glasgow Care Foundation Newsletter. This year, we celebrate 149 years of our charity. As we reflect on the number of lives we’ve changed, the difference we’ve made and the funds that have been raised, we want to extend our...

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The Current State of Poverty in Glasgow

The Current State of Poverty in Glasgow

Glasgow remains the Scottish city with the highest concentration of people living in deprived circumstances. Now, reeling from the shockwaves of a global pandemic and in the grip of a cost of living crisis, more people than ever are struggling to afford a basic...

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10 Free Activities for Families & Young People

10 Free Activities for Families & Young People

As the holidays approach we need all the help we can get to entertain the kids! Wehave collated a list of 10 of our favourite free activities in Glasgow. Do you have morewe can add? 1. Elder Park Junior Parkrun https://www.parkrun.org.uk/elderpark-juniors/Elder Park...

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Take Your Child to the Library Day

Take Your Child to the Library Day

On the first Saturday in February, thousands of libraries across the world celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day by offering free, fun, fabulous activities for families. About Libraries in Glasgow:"The original network of branch libraries was created during...

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Beatroute Arts 2022 Youth Summer Activities

Beatroute Arts 2022 Youth Summer Activities

From the 20th July-5th August 2022, Beatroute Arts delivered three weeks of free, creative activities for local young people between the ages of 8-18. Over nine days, the organisation delivered 30 workshops which covered music, movement, visual arts, drama, woodcraft...

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Westmuir High School

Westmuir High School

Glasgow Care Foundation have been a great support to our school, enabling us to provide our young people with a Christmas gift which lets them know that they are valued and a part of the school community

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A small donation a BIG smile this Christmas

A small donation a BIG smile this Christmas

Christmas is among the most wonderful days of the year because it unites families, allows people to spread love to one another, and inspires children to dream with that unforgettable Christmas morning. But what happens to the Glasgow children and families who are most...

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Bessie Quinn: Survivor Spirit

Bessie Quinn: Survivor Spirit

We are very grateful to Ursula for donating a percentage of her book royalties to help families in poverty in Glasgow. 'Bessie Quinn' is now for sale at Good Press Books Trongate - i  32 St Andrews Street, G1 5PD Get your copy today (linked below)...

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