City Building, Glasgow City Council’s arm’s-length construction company, is spreading some Christmas cheer after employees raised £4,450 for some of Scotland’s leading charities.

Representatives from well known charities such as Macmillan Cancer Support and Glasgow’s Helping Heroes were invited to City Building’s headquarters for a special presentation ceremony.

City Building employs over 2,000 people across the business who raised money through special events like jewellery, chocolate and cosmetics sales in the canteen, as well as a Wear It Pink Day and a raffle for a pair of Take That tickets.

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In addition, apprentices who took part in the recent Commonwealth Cup football tournament paid a £1 weekly fee to play in the matches, which helped make up the impressive fundraising total. The Commonwealth Cup tournament also raised £1,881.60 for a separate STV Charity appeal.

The funds raised are being divided among the following charities: The Beatson Pebble Appeal; Macmillan Cancer Support; Maggie’s Centre; Breast Cancer Care; Glasgow The Caring City; Marie Curie Cancer Care; Glasgow’s Helping Heroes; British Heart Foundation; Cash4Kids; PETAL and Deaf Connections – a charity that helps those with a hearing impairment.

City Building managing director John Foley said: "At this time of year it is vital to be thinking of what we can do to help others so we’re delighted with the fundraising efforts of employees across our business.

"Everyone is to be congratulated for their hard work and generosity, especially in these tough economic times. We have close links with a number of charities in Scotland like Glasgow’s Helping Heroes so we are delighted to be able to help them in this way."

(GK)