Fundraising ideas

We’re thrilled that you have chosen to support Spinal Injuries Scotland. Spinal Injuries Scotland is
a non-profit organisation and the continued support from yourselves, and the success from these events, allows us to provide vital services to our members and spinally injured people throughout Scotland.

We know it can be difficult to get started on your fundraising activities so we are here to support you every step of the way!

Information on setting up your fundraising page on our website can be found here, using our website and not a fundraising site such as Just Giving ensures that all money raised comes directly to us.

Download our fundraising pack for more ideas, information, and useful links.

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Kiltwalk Glasgow 2021
Case Study - Annie

Annie shares her story of being a primary school teacher and outdoor enthusiast to the day when she was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition of the spine. From Annie's time in hospital to learning about her condition, she has found new passions in her life. After being introduced to Spinal Injuries Scotland peer support, she now really looks forward to the zoom chats and has "such positive friends who make the best of life".
Case Study - Dawn

Dawn speaks of her life before and after her car accident which fractured Dawns spine in 2 places and required surgery to insert metal implants. Initially, Dawn was nervous to engage with Spinal Injuries Scotland however after her first peer support call she now feels welcomed into the community. Dawn states, "I now regularly take part in the zoom meets, which always make me smile no matter how difficult a day it is."
Case Study - Julia

Julia describes her personal journey of being diagnosed with cauda equina syndrome, her highs and lows of this diagnosis, the support she as received from SIS and her ambitions for the future. "I would have felt alone and overwhelmed standing at the bottom of my recovery mountain but they reached out a hand of support steadying my assent, holding me up when I was down and cheering me on when I charged ahead."

Other ways to support

If you don't have the time to volunteer you can always support us in other ways.
Leave a legacy

Leaving a gift in your will is an amazing way to ensure that those with an SCI will receive the support that they deserve from Spinal Injuries Scotland.
Become a corporate supporter

Support Spinal Injuries Scotland through Corporate Sponsorship
Donate

We need your help. Your donation could help the 6 people a day who are told that they are paralysed from a spinal cord injury in the UK. Every donation will go towards the support that we give.

Who we are

Spinal Injuries Scotland is a charity that wants to make a difference in society. We are ambitious to achieve positive change so that people with a spinal cord injury can live their daily lives in a more equal environment.
Stay at Clober Farm

Clober Farm is a converted farmhouse which has been transformed into a fully accessible living accommodation and accessible garden with patio area and raised beds, designed with the wheelchair user in mind. Close to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. Open all year.
Contact us

Our main office is based in the Tollcross area of Glasgow. Our Peer Support Volunteers are in the Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit (QENSIU) 5 days a week. We have 3 Peer Support Advisors based in Inverness, Aberdeen, and Dumfries and the Borders.
Peer Support Volunteers

All our volunteers are affected by SCI in some way, whether they have sustained a SCI themselves or are friends and family with someone who has.
Case Study - Annie

Annie shares her story of being a primary school teacher and outdoor enthusiast to the day when she was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition of the spine. From Annie's time in hospital to learning about her condition, she has found new passions in her life. After being introduced to Spinal Injuries Scotland peer support, she now really looks forward to the zoom chats and has "such positive friends who make the best of life".
Arran's Story

Arran has joined our team as Peer Support Advisor for The Borders. He has jumped into the role headfirst and has already proven himself an invaluable member of the team. As the youngest member of staff, he has been providing a new perspective.
Management Team

Our directors have a diverse range of skills including nursing, IT and PR.
Reg Young - My Changing World

Reg Young has joined our team as Peer Support Advisor for Dumfries and Galloway, the role is to provide support to others in the area who are living with spinal cord injuries and to arrange events.
What is a spinal injury

What is a Spinal Cord Injury? Learn about The Spine and it's different Vertebra, the Spinal Cord and the nerves within it and the effects of Paralysis.
Manifesto 2021

A manifesto to support spinal cord injured people in Scotland outlines the key things we'd like every political party to consider including within their own manifestos ahead of the 2021 Scottish election.