BEAR Scotland and its staff have continued to give back to local communities over the past year, donating an impressive £59k to good causes in 2025. In the first quarter of 2026, £6,240 was donated to charities and community groups in a bid to deliver a positive impact.
The year got off to a strong start with £1,110 raised through BEAR’s annual staff charity raffle for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland, our new national charity partner of the year.
Eight BEAR employees took part in Doddie Aid 2026. Together, they raised £1,380 for the MND charity, My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.
In addition, two BEAR employees took part in the Glasgow Kiltwalk challenge, each received a £250 corporate donation for their chosen charities, CHAS and Erskine Veterans Charity.
BEAR’s regional charity initiative, which sees employees nominate local causes close to their hearts, saw two beneficiaries in February and March. Life Well Lived in Biggar nominated by Mark Turner, South East Unit Design Manager, and The Robert Black Memorial Helipad in Campbeltown nominated by Scott Stalker, North West Unit Roadworker, each received £750 in funding.
The first quarter of 2026 saw BEAR Scotland donate £250 each to seven community initiatives helping to deliver a positive social impact. The donations helped these causes:
Winter Portal 
Planned Works 
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