This year, in addition to their generous donation, Gillespie Macandrew has supported several Change Mental Health initiatives, including fundraising efforts, volunteering opportunities and participating in mental health training. Recently, some of their team helped with decorating at the Tayside office – in order to make it a comfortable and inviting space for National Advice and Support Service staff working in Perth.

Jonny Cobbold, Director of Development at Change Mental Health, said:

“This first period of our partnership with Gillespie Macandrew, alongside Richmond’s Hope, has been incredibly fruitful in enabling us to change attitudes and tackle stigma around mental illness.

Their keen interest in our work has been demonstrated through their participation in our new mental health training offer. We were also delighted to welcome colleagues from their team to our inaugural People First Summit in Edinburgh.

This pre-tax profit donation is vital in ensuring we can support more people across Scotland and do more to raise awareness across Scottish communities. We cannot wait to see what’s in store for the remainder of the partnership over the next year or so, ensuring we can continue to fight for a future where no one faces mental illness alone.”

Gillespie Macandrew has offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth, advising clients on all areas of land and rural business, private client, commercial real estate, renewable energy, tax and disputes, combining a personal approach with industry-leading expertise. With a strong emphasis on ESG and charity involvement, the firm actively supports its local communities through financial contributions, fundraising and volunteer work.

Amy McDowell, Partner and Head of Gillespie Macandrew’s ESG Committee said:

“We are delighted to mark the first year of our partnership with Change Mental Health and Richmond’s Hope with a record donation. At Gillespie Macandrew, we believe it’s our responsibility to support organisations making a real difference in our communities. These charities provide vital services to people facing some of life’s most challenging circumstances, and we are proud to play a part in their work.

“Our charity partnerships are central to our award-winning ESG activities, which includes a strategic commitment to donate a percentage of pre-tax profits each year. The charities were chosen by our colleagues through a democratic process, ensuring the causes we support truly resonate with our team and align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals we strive to advance.”