Here are some of the ways you can support the work of Jewish Care Scotland.
Click on the links below for the detail on how you can support Jewish Care Scotland.
- Tree of Life
- A Caring Community - 150 Years of Jewish Care Scotland
- Annual appeal
- Donations and standing orders
- Celebration and anniversary gift fund
- Memorial board
- Legacies
- Gift aid
- Sponsorship
Tree of Life
Adding an inscribed copper leaf on to The Tree of Life is a lovely way to celebrate a new life, to mark special times in our lives like a Barmitzvah and Batmitzvah, a wedding, a special anniversary or birthday. A leaf is also a very nice way to celebrate the lives of those whom we love but sadly are no longer with us.
Each leaf will be engraved with the name and a more detailed entry written in calligraphy in the Book of Life alongside the tree. Each leaf plus the written dedication costs £250.00 and £100 for those just wishing to make an insertion in the Book.
With our community ‘s support we look forward to seeing our tree flourish and give pleasure to many for years to come.”
Tree of Life request cards are available from Reception.
Please email admin@jcarescot.org.uk or call us on 0141 620 1800 and we will send you a Tree of Life Request Card.
A Caring Community - 150 Years of Jewish Care Scotland
This fascinating and specially commissioned book has been written by Sharon Barron.
It traces the history of Jewish Care Scotland from its early beginnings in 1858, to the current custom built and vibrant building situated in May Terrace, Giffnock.
Published by Jewish Care Scotland 2008.
Price £10 plus P and P - contact us to order a copy.
Makes a great present for anyone interested in the history of our community in Glasgow.
Annual appeal
Each autumn we launch our Annual Appeal for funds to members of our community. It is our most important fundraising event each year and is crucial to the funding of our ongoing services.
With over 450 people receiving support each year, the Annual Appeal is essential for us to maintain our social work services, day care, lunch club, drop-in centre and facilities for young people with enduring illnesses.
If you are able to make a donation to our Annual Appeal, please send it to us at Jewish Care Scotland, The Walton Community Care Centre, May Terrace, Giffnock, G46 6LD or donate on line here.
If you would like us to mail you a copy of this year's appeal, or if we can answer any questions you may have, please contact us at the address above, telephone 0141 620 1800 or e mail us at admin@jcarescot.org.uk.
All calls and donation details are confidential unless otherwise agreed.
Donations and standing orders
All donations, large and small, really make a difference. A regular donation means that we have funds ready for those in need and helps us plan our services with confidence.
£10.00 a month pays for 3 afternoons of musical or other entertainment in one of our clubs.
£50.00 a month pays for yoga or singing workshops that aid the health and well-being of club members.
£100.00 a month pays for one person at the lunch club including activities and transport once a week.
£250.00 a month covers the cost of a minibus for year which will bring in 20 people each day.
We are able to accept cash at the Walton Community Care Centre and cheques can be delivered or sent by post. We welcome standing order donations. If you would like to make a standing order donation for a particular service or for our general costs please call us on 0141 620 1800 or email us at admin@jcarescot.or.uk
We would be pleased to acknowledge your donation. Please call us on 0141 620 1800 to talk in confidence with us about making a donation to Jewish Care Scotland.
Celebration and anniversary gift fund
If you would like to mark a special occasion with a donation to Jewish Care Scotland we will prepare and mail our special Gift Certificate to the name of your choice.
new baby, new parent, grandchild, new grandparent, bar mitzvah, bat mitzvah, graduation, engagement, new home, wedding, anniversary, birthday, family reunion
For many years now we have been thrilled to receive donations to mark special happy events. Sometimes it is from the celebrant but more often from guests when an invitation says: ‘No presents please, but if you would like, please make a donation to Jewish Care Scotland’.
If you would like more information about our Celebration and Anniversary Gift Fund, please call us on 0141 620 1800 or email us at admin@jcarescot.org.uk
Memorial board
You can commemorate your loved ones and support Jewish Care Scotland in a permanent and lasting way.
“We would like to encourage people to make use of the Memorial Board as part of our ongoing fundraising programme.” Maureen Solomons, Chair of Jewish Care Scotland
For a donation of £2,500 the name of your loved ones can be inscribed on the Memorial Board in the foyer at Jewish Care Scotland’s headquarters at the Walton Community Care Centre in Giffnock.
If you would like further information about the Memorial Board, please contact us on 0141 620 1800 or email us at admin@jcarescot.org.uk.
All enquiries are confidential.
Legacies
Your Present Our Future - Please leave a legacy to Jewish Care Scotland in your will and help ensure that we can continue to help those most in need in the community. Your legacy will assist us to help over 450 people annually with family and financial problems, difficulties associated with illness or disability and those who find their lives are a little lonely.
A will is essential if you want to decide where your property and possessions go after your death. If you don’t leave a will your family may incur extra cost and upset. If you have no family everything you own goes to the Treasury, rather than to friends or causes close to your heart. Your solicitor can advise you on preparing your will and leaving a lasting legacy to Jewish Care Scotland.
In your legacy you can leave a particular item of value, the proceeds of a life insurance policy, stocks and shares, jewellery or other item of value. You can leave a percentage of your estate or a percentage of your estate once all your debts and funeral and testamentary expenses are met.
If you wish to leave a legacy to Jewish Care Scotland please include these details in your will: Jewish Care Scotland, Walton Community Care Centre, May Terrace, Giffnock, Glasgow G46 6LD. Charity number SCO 05267.
Your solicitor can advise you on leaving a lasting legacy to Jewish Care Scotland.
Gift aid
Gift aid - When you tick the Gift Aid box Jewish Care Scotland can claim an extra 28 pence from the Inland Revenue for every £1 you give. This means a £10 donation is worth £12.80 - it makes a real difference to Jewish Care Scotland and it doesn't cost you a thing.
Look out of the Gift Aid tick box on our Annual Appeal donation form and include it with your donation to Jewish Care Scotland.
You can tick the Gift Aid box when you donate online.
You can download a gift aid form by clicking here and print the form from your computer.
You can phone us at 0141 620 1800 or e mail us at admin@jcarescot.org.uk for a gift aid form.
If you are a higher rate taxpayer, you can claim the difference between the higher rate of tax at 40 per cent and the basic rate of tax at 22 per cent on the total value to your donation to the charity (the ‘gross donation’). You make this claim on your Self Assessment tax return.
Sponsorship
Jewish Care Scotland welcomes sponsorship for our Annual Appeal brochure and quarterly Roundabout magazine.
Sponsors are welcome for celebration parties, entertainments, lunches, afternoon teas and transport for our frail and housebound clients attending our Day Centre Clubs. The annual Chanukah Party, Pesach Seders and other festival celebrations are available for sponsorship opportunities. There are opportunities to help fund staff through sponsorship agreements.
If you would like to talk about business or individual sponsorship opportunities please call Suzanne Neville, Chief Executive on 0141 620 1800 or email admin@jcarescot.org.uk. All enquiries and discussions are confidential.
All enquiries and discussions are confidential.