The HFD Charitable Foundation, the charitable arm of property
development and IT business HFD
Group, has pledged £250k to support local causes and vulnerable
communities affected by the Covid-19 outbreak.
Among the initiatives supported by the Foundation are the St
Andrew's Hospice in Airdrie, NSPCC Childline Glasgow, Voluntary
Action North Lanarkshire and the Glasgow Children's Hospital
Charity Covid-19 Appeal. While the foundation has previously raised
additional funds through donations, the Covid-19 response has been
financed entirely by HFD Group.
Trustees of the foundation refocussed this year's strategy and
fundraising plans following the outbreak of Covid-19. HFD has also
earmarked up to £20,000 for matched funding and employee-led
initiatives, to support staff with their own charitable
efforts.
Kat Ovenden, Trustee of The HFD Charitable Foundation
(pictured), said: "There are organisations and people in our local
communities who need extra support now, more than ever. It's been
great to see Scottish businesses coming together to play a role in
tackling the virus, for instance, using specialist tools and
equipment to help with the demand for PPE or hand sanitiser. Our
view is that fast-tracking our annual contributions to the local
community is the best way we can offer support."