The firm began its partnership with Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC) and Alzheimer Scotland in 2020 after both charities were nominated and chosen by staff. Gillespie Macandrew’s overall financial contributions to these two charities over the last four years now totals £177,000.

It donates a percentage of its annual pre-tax profits to charity each year, and this record amount follows strong results in the year to February 2024 across each of the firm’s four core sectors, with turnover reaching £17.7 million.

Rae Gilchrist, legal director and chair of Gillespie Macandrew’s Charity Committee, said: “We believe that we have a responsibility to support the great work being done by local charities and we are committed to our focus on social responsibility.

“In the past four years, we have supported Alzheimer’s Scotland and ECHC, not only through fundraising and donations, but also practically during volunteering days. This includes being Christmas Elves at the Children’s hospital, decorating the hospital for various occasions, such as to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NHS, and rejuvenating the gardens at the Calareidh respite care centre, just to name a few.

“We are immensely proud to have played a part in supporting the invaluable work being done by both charities with this year’s donation and the relationship we built with them over the past four years.”

Roslyn Neely, CEO of Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity, commented: “We are enormously grateful to Gillespie Macandrew for continuing to support seriously ill children and their families in hospital with this incredibly generous donation. This will make a huge impact on so many young lives.

“We work tirelessly all year round to give children and their families the extra support they need when facing a life-changing hospital visit, but we can currently only reach one in 10 children who come through the doors. Donations like this from wonderful supporters like Gillespie Macandrew get us one step closer to reaching every child who needs us. Thank you.”

Kirsty Stewart, executive lead for fundraising & engagement at Alzheimer Scotland, added: “Alzheimer Scotland is thrilled to receive an incredible donation of £25,500, from Gillespie Macandrew. We are deeply grateful for the continuous support Gillespie Macandrew has provided over the years.”