Strathcarron Hospice raises more than £10,000 from tree recycling campaign

Strathcarron Hospice received more than £10,137 after 569 real Christmas trees were collected and recycled through a community campaign, with donations made via JustHelping.

Strathcarron Hospice was chosen as the beneficiary of a community Christmas tree collection scheme that raised more than £10,137. The campaign collected 569 real trees in exchange for donations made via JustHelping. The hospice thanked residents and a range of local businesses that volunteered staff, vehicles and collection space. Sustainable Thinking Scotland CIC will handle recycling of the trees in Bo'ness. Key details: - More than £10,137 was raised through the collection campaign. - A total of 569 real Christmas trees were collected. - Donations were made via the JustHelping platform. - The trees will be recycled by Sustainable Thinking Scotland CIC in Bo'ness. - Participating organisations and supporters included Torwood Garden Centre, Central Demolition and companies such as Idverde UK, AHC, MKM Stirling, Royal Mail Stirling, John Graham Metals Stirling, Woodside Plants, IBT & AllTruck, FBS, Balfour Beatty and O'Neill Timber & Trees. Summary: The hospice reported the funds will support its work with palliative and end of life patients and their loved ones. The collected trees are being taken to Bo'ness for recycling by Sustainable Thinking Scotland CIC.