govanblue 16,847 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 The charity Erskine, which provides unrivalled support to Scotland’s veterans, needs extra support during these challenging times. They are currently in need of the following: Food & Drink for Staff and residents Arts & Crafts materials and activity materials for residents Financial support. Currently COVID-19 is costing they charity an additional £15,600 per week purely on PPE and additional cleaning equipment. This does not include the additional staffing costs. If you can help with any of the above please contact Kirsten Graham, Deputy Head of Fundraising. Tel: 0141 814 4618 | Email: kirsten.graham@erskine.org.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ You can donate directly on the Erskine website: https://www.erskine.org.uk/support-our-work/donating/ or you can donate via the RangersMedia Erskine Fund by the usual methods, and we will pass it on directly to Erskine. And now here are some photos from happier times... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornabear 6,202 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 I'm in GB, donation will be sent over weekend. Edit ,No , I'll do it now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bears r us 30,796 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Thanks for posting GB, I never knew it was costing as much extra during Covid-19 as that, is it easier just to send a donation direct to them and add a mention about RM in the massage part ? We will send a donation over the next few days. I also read that maybe 24 have died in the Erskine Homes because of Covid-19 which is really sad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 9 minutes ago, bornabear said: I'm in GB, donation will be sent over weekend. No , I'll do it now. Good man! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 17 minutes ago, Bears r us said: is it easier just to send a donation direct to them and add a mention about RM in the massage part ? Whatever each individual prefers. Some may prefer to use the official site, knowing that their donation (plus gift aid too in most cases) will definitely get to Erskine in the official manner. (no need to add a reference to RM, but you may feel a wee WATP is always appropriate ) others may prefer to donate to the RM Erskine Fund because it's easier for them and they know that the Fund has a track history of finding creative and imaginative ways of adding value to our donations whenever we can. And others may be in no position to donate even if they want to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 15 minutes ago, Bears r us said: I also read that maybe 24 have died in the Erskine Homes because of Covid-19 which is really sad. Tragically, yes. And it's not over yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 30,796 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 8 minutes ago, govanblue said: Whatever each individual prefers. Some may prefer to use the official site, knowing that their donation (plus gift aid too in most cases) will definitely get to Erskine in the official manner. (no need to add a reference to RM, but you may feel a wee WATP is always appropriate ) others may prefer to donate to the RM Erskine Fund because it's easier for them and they know that the Fund has a track history of finding creative and imaginative ways of adding value to our donations whenever we can. Thanks mate, will just go for the RM Erskine method as we have done before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluekev 43,938 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Is the RM account still the one ending in 8718? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 30,796 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, govanblue said: Tragically, yes. And it's not over yet. It is tragic that they came through so much in their military lives to be taken by a bloody virus now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, Bluekev said: Is the RM account still the one ending in 8718? yes mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluekev 43,938 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, govanblue said: yes mate. Donation sent 👍 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 4 minutes ago, Bears r us said: It is tragic that they came through so much in their military lives to be taken by a bloody virus now. And denied the chance to have their friends and families near them at the end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 Just now, Bluekev said: Donation sent 👍 Cheers Kev. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieblueblood 159 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Donation sent via the erskine website 👍 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 30,796 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 4 minutes ago, govanblue said: And denied the chance to have their friends and families near them at the end. I know mate it is terrible, China has a lot to answer for IMO, that is for another time though. Hopefully your thread can help raise some money for Erskine, just not a great tome for many people, all because of the same problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 30,796 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 That is a donation sent by Paypal from Mrs Bru and myself GB. I mentioned Erskine and Covid-19 in the note. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry739 267 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Hi GB, Good to hear from you even if it is sad news (that seems to be all there is at present!). £25.00 sent, mate, through Media Fund, hope it helps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,723 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 PM sent and contribution made @govanblue. Thanks for your efforts as always. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 1 hour ago, stevieblueblood said: Donation sent via the erskine website 👍 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 51 minutes ago, Bears r us said: That is a donation sent by Paypal from Mrs Bru and myself GB. I mentioned Erskine and Covid-19 in the note. 35 minutes ago, terry739 said: Hi GB, Good to hear from you even if it is sad news (that seems to be all there is at present!). £25.00 sent, mate, through Media Fund, hope it helps. 35 minutes ago, SeparateEntityMyArse said: PM sent and contribution made @govanblue. Thanks for your efforts as always. Thank you for your donations!! Did I mention that the RM Erskine Fund will match every donation we receive? We've received £350 so far today - in the hour since we launched the thread. And not forgetting that we have already received several hundred pounds in donations already from Members over the last two weeks as part of our low-key fundraiser. So we're off to a good start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetland 5,830 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Sending a donation to the Fund now (PayPal). Sad times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Fathers Scarf 1,144 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Donation sent through PayPal. Saved money by not being in pub so it's as well going to a good cause. Great gesture that your matching donations. Keep up the good work. 👍 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
billscott 2,463 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 donation just transferred to Rangers media erskine a/c good work as always Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Hume 13,072 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Terrible news GB .... and even more terrible times ....... wishing all at Erskine Homes all the best ..... especially all the brave staff members who risk life and limb to care for our veterans. Donation sent through RM Erskine Fund .... Paypal. Once again mate .... thanks for the heads up on the true state of affairs and the sad consequences at Erskine ..... caused by this bitch of a virus ...... stay safe mate. 🇬🇧 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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