Highland housebuilder Tulloch Homes takes Cup of Kindness to support mental health charity Mikeysline
A Highland housebuilder has taken on a three-month fundraising challenge to help a mental health charity.
Tulloch Homes, part of The Springfield Group, has taken on the Cup of Kindness as part of the #BeTheChange campaign by Mikeysline which provides text-based and face to face support for people of all ages struggling to cope with mental illness.
The initiative sees companies hold the “cup” for three months at a time, raising as much money as possible before passing it on to the next fundraiser.
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Tulloch Homes was nominated by Scottish legal firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM), which raised more than £1100 during its three month stewardship.
WJM was the second organisation to hold the cup after its launch by Ri Cruden, whose group accountant, Paul Robson, collaborated with Mikeysline’s Bee the Change manager, Allana Stables, to create the fundraising challenge.
Tulloch employees embraced the fundraising campaign with a Christmas jumper day and a festive raffle.
In January, the team will promote mental health and wellbeing by pledging to walk 500 miles, demonstrating the importance of exercise, fresh air and spending time with family, friends and colleagues.
A bake sale has been planned for February along with Dress Down Fridays.
The cup’s name draws inspiration from the famous lyrics of Robert Burns’ Auld Lang Syne.
The phrase “we’ll tak’ a cup o’ kindness yet” reflects the tradition of raising a cup to symbolise friendship, goodwill, and the remembrance of noble deeds.
Kieran Graham, managing director of Tulloch Homes, said the company was proud to receive the Cup of Kindness and play a part in supporting Mikeysline, a charity which provided vital mental health support across Moray and the Highlands.
“Next year marks our 100th year in business and throughout the year,” he said.
“As well as launching some exciting new developments in Inverness and the Conon, we will be looking to further support groups, organisations and charities, like Mikeysline, to mark this milestone.
“The Cup of KIindness is an excellent opportunity for us to start our celebrations and further support our community and help ensure these critical services continue.
“We look forward to raising as much as we can over the coming months.”
As an added boost for the charity and extra motivation for Tulloch employees during their fundraising efforts, the wider Springfield Group has agreed to match fund the amount raised up to the value of £2500.
Mikeysline was founded by Ron Williamson in 2015 following the tragic deaths of good friends Martin Shaw and Michael Williamson within 48 hours of each other.
It provides vital mental health support through services such as a text line, drop-in centres, and one-on-one sessions. Its work is essential in addressing mental health challenges across the Highlands.
Allana Stables, Bee the Change manager at Mikeysline, was thrilled to welcome Tulloch Homes as the next participant in the Cup of Kindness challenge.
“Any funds they raise will go directly towards expanding our reach across the north of Scotland, so we can continue to be a lifeline for local communities,” she said.
For more information on Mikeysline’s services or to support its work, visit mikeysline.co.uk or contact enquiries@mikeysline.co.uk.
