Macleod Roofing Donates £10k to Boost Children’s Charity

MACLEOD ROOFING, based in Inverness, has donated £10,000 to a specialist charity helping profoundly disabled children and young people.

The money will kick off a Dragon’s Den-style fundraiser organised by the Elsie Normington Foundation to take place on 25 April next year.

The roofing firm is now calling on other local businesses to reach into their pockets and show their generosity.

Macleod Roofing Donates

Sandy Macleod, MD of Macleod Roofing, said: “The work that the Elsie Normington Foundation does for people and families in the north of Scotland is extraordinary, so we are proud to support them in their mission to provide vital facilities in Inverness. Both Elizabeth and Elsie are true inspirations, dedicating their time and efforts to make a difference in our community.

“At Macleod Roofing, we believe that supporting local charities not only strengthens the fabric of our community but also fosters a sense of connection and belonging. By investing in our neighbours, we can tackle the unique challenges we face together and create sustainable solutions that benefit everyone.

“For this reason, I’m calling on other local businesses to join the Elsie Normington Foundation in this important mission. When we come together to support local causes, we can amplify our efforts and drive meaningful change in the Highlands.”

Generous Donation

Patron of the Foundation, Elizabeth Mackintosh, explained the charity’s mission: “Next year we are holding a Dragon’s Den dinner, raising money not just for the Elsie Normington Foundation but also five local charities that might not otherwise have access to funding.

“Charities will have the opportunity to put their case forward to our panel of ‘Dragons’ who will decide how the money will be divided up.

“Macleod Roofing has kindly started this off with a very generous £10,000 donation. We are so grateful for their support, and hope that other businesses in the area will follow their example and support great local causes.”

The Elsie Normington Foundation was founded 11 years ago by disability campaigner and author Elsie Normington, whose son Andrew was diagnosed with a severe disability.

Elsie Normington said: “We decided to think out of the box to deliver a new fundraising event and came up with the Dragon’s Den format.

“This event will not only benefit the Elsie Normington Foundation but also other local charities, who will pitch to the dragons for a share of the prize pot. Each charity taking part will receive a share of the prize pot.

“We are very excited to be launching this event and look forward to working with our sponsors and partners in the coming months to orchestrate an unforgettable event.”

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