Gofor partners with Scottish Action for Mental Health

Pictured above from Gofor are l to r: Darren Woodall (Salsac Team), Dylan Benning-Ardilla (Fleet Team), Andrew Raeburn (Charity Team Chairperson) and Tracey Kain (Company Secretary)
Gofor names Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) as its charity partner for 2024
SAMH is a leading mental health charity, providing support and services for those affected by mental health problems
Gofor says the partnership is part of a wider charitable focus for 2024 and beyond

GOFOR has announced SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) as its charity partner for 2024.

The Edinburgh leasing broker says its partnership demonstrates the company’s commitment to social impact and its passion for championing mental health initiatives, and forms part of a wider focus on charitable causes within the business.

SAMH is Scotland’s leading mental health charity, providing vital support and services to those affected by mental health problems or poor mental health. Its work includes providing mental health information and advice, offering counselling and support services and campaigning for better mental health services in Scotland.

Gofor said it was delighted to pledge year-round fundraising efforts to support SAMH, including in-office fundraisers and team entry into sponsored events such as the Edinburgh Marathon and Edinburgh Kiltwalk.

Employees within Gofor voted for SAMH from a shortlist of three local charities to be Gofor’s charity of the year for 2024, with the business making one-off donations to the other charities.

“I’m incredibly proud of the team for choosing SAMH for our 2024 charity efforts. Mental health, especially in the post-pandemic world, is a huge challenge for our society. To have Gofor making a difference in this space means a lot to me personally, and to our people.”

Graham Lesslie, Chief Executive Officer at Gofor Tweet

Rachel Bottomley, account manager at SAMH, stated:

“The need to support mental health has never been greater and Gofor’s partnership will help us to reach more people than ever, making a real impact for people in communities across Scotland.”

The team is aiming to raise a five-figure sum for SAMH across 2024, with the funds going towards raising awareness about mental health issues and providing vital support to those in need. And things have started well with the first event of the year, a company bake off, raising £525.

In addition to working with SAMH, Gofor has created its first charity team that will run the SAMH fundraising efforts, as well as the company ‘give a day back’ initiative, which will see all Gofor employees have a day to help out at a charity of their choice.

“It’s great to be part of a business that is giving something back and supporting its employees to make a difference. I can’t wait to get started working with my charity team and the team at SAMH to raise awareness of this fantastic charity and to support them to change lives.”

Andrew Raeburn, 2024 Charity Team Chairperson, Gofor Tweet