Charity

Alison Gildea and son Fraser at Holyrood

Scottish Parliament at 25

Grey Matters founder honoured guest to mark 25 years of Scottish Parliament

Friendship choir concert to bring touch of Sweden to town

Friendship choir concert to bring touch of Sweden to town

Alzheimer Scotland

Friendship choir concert to bring touch of Sweden to town

The store in Helensburgh has collaborated with AllSaints this month

The store in Helensburgh has collaborated with AllSaints this month

Charity shoppers in Helensburgh get chance to discover fashion treasure

The information session about the Dementia Dog Project will take place in Helensburgh

The information session about the Dementia Dog Project will take place in Helensburgh

Alzheimer Scotland

Dementia charity invites Helensburgh and Lomond to learn about dog project

Richard Fairman set up StopGap CIC to bring back community cinema in Helensburgh

Richard Fairman set up StopGap CIC to bring back community cinema in Helensburgh

'Let's keep cinema alive': Film enthusiast sets up new initiative in Helensburgh

Helensburgh Fire Station held its annual open day with fun, games and fire safety messages

Helensburgh Fire Station held its annual open day with fun, games and fire safety messages

Scottish Fire & Rescue Service

Check out the hot fun - and safety message - at fire station's open day

Members of the Royal Navy from Faslane swapped their duties to lend a hand at the Girlguiding campsite

Members of the Royal Navy from Faslane swapped their duties to lend a hand at the Girlguiding campsite

Royal Navy personnel from Faslane lend a hand to Girl Guides campsite

Anna and Michael Curley have been trading in Helensburgh for 25 years

Anna and Michael Curley have been trading in Helensburgh for 25 years

Deli owners celebrate momentous anniversary by supporting local Navy families

Over 40 members and volunteers took on the Millport change on September 3

Over 40 members and volunteers took on the Millport change on September 3

Helensburgh mental health hub team complete Millport fundraising challenge

The owner of The Ashton, Euan Catterson, donated £1,000 to secure the festive lighting in Helensburgh

The owner of The Ashton, Euan Catterson, donated £1,000 to secure the festive lighting in Helensburgh

Christmas lights display in Helensburgh gets huge donation boost from town pub

Venues across Argyll and Bute will open their doors to the public in a matter of days

Venues across Argyll and Bute will open their doors to the public in a matter of days

Doors Open Day returns to venues across Argyll and Bute

Charity race night invites Rothesay residents to 'giddy up' and donate

Charity race night invites Rothesay residents to 'giddy up' and donate

Charity race night invites Rothesay residents to 'giddy up' and donate

Garelochhead Station Trust marked their fifth birthday last year

Garelochhead Station Trust marked their fifth birthday last year

Charities celebrate boost to core funding for vital community work

Past recipients of the award include the Loch Lomond Rescue Boat

Past recipients of the award include the Loch Lomond Rescue Boat

Nominate your local heroes for the King's Award for Voluntary Service

The 70s and 80s disco night at the Commodore Hotel saw more than 130 people attend the event on August 31

The 70s and 80s disco night at the Commodore Hotel saw more than 130 people attend the event on August 31

SSAFA - the Armed Forces charity

Helensburgh charity night raises nearly £5,000 for armed forces and their families

The Charity Cheese & Wine Concert will take place on October 18

The Charity Cheese & Wine Concert will take place on October 18

Helensburgh Dorian Choir to hold charity concert

The Save the Tower group had a stall at the Market in the Square event in Helensburgh on Saturday.

The Save the Tower group had a stall at the Market in the Square event in Helensburgh on Saturday.

Helensburgh urged to show backing for cinema buyout bid at event this weekend

Steering Group members (L-R) Karen McGourlay, Hilary Hennessy, Brian Sayer, Colin McKenzie, James Traynor, Helen Ewing, Henry Boswell & Donna Hicks, with Community Enterprise Consultants Judith Eele and Ellen Anderson

Steering Group members (L-R) Karen McGourlay, Hilary Hennessy, Brian Sayer, Colin McKenzie, James Traynor, Helen Ewing, Henry Boswell & Donna Hicks, with Community Enterprise Consultants Judith Eele and Ellen Anderson

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Tower campaigners appeal for sold-out crowds for vital engagement events

Donald and Flora McLeod

Donald and Flora McLeod

Grey Matters ready for table top sale this weekend

This is the fourth defibrillator that has been installed in the village thanks to the work of local groups

This is the fourth defibrillator that has been installed in the village thanks to the work of local groups

Defibrillators and AEDs

New defibrillator installed thanks to hard work of Cardross sporting groups

Tesco staff Angela Black, Tina Forbes, Sam McLeod, Dave Mitchell and Lesley Dalzell along with Hermitage Primary pupils and 81- year-old volunteer Robert Mair

Tesco staff Angela Black, Tina Forbes, Sam McLeod, Dave Mitchell and Lesley Dalzell along with Hermitage Primary pupils and 81- year-old volunteer Robert Mair

Primary school's toast club given funding boost for free breakfast to pupils

The community lottery will benefit the young people of Cove and Kilcreggan

The community lottery will benefit the young people of Cove and Kilcreggan

Community lottery launched to support Cove and Kilcreggan's young people

Neil Gray MSP met with CHAS staff at Robin House this week

Neil Gray MSP met with CHAS staff at Robin House this week

Children's hospice in Balloch welcomes special guest with tour

Helensburgh's RNLI volunteers pose for a 'One Moment, One Crew' photo marking the charity's 200 years

Helensburgh's RNLI volunteers pose for a 'One Moment, One Crew' photo marking the charity's 200 years

One moment, one crew: RNLI in Helensburgh marks 200 years with special photo

Morrisons' Helensburgh community champion Brandon Somerville visited the Gareloch RDA at Colgrain Equestrian Centre.

Morrisons' Helensburgh community champion Brandon Somerville visited the Gareloch RDA at Colgrain Equestrian Centre.

Helensburgh disabled riding charity scales new heights with supermarket's help

Helensburgh Friends of Guiding are looking for helpers to maintain their units in the area

Helensburgh Friends of Guiding are looking for helpers to maintain their units in the area

Call out from Helensburgh Girlguiding for helpers ahead of new term

Cara Bowden from CHAS accepted the cheque from the Helensburgh and District Highland Association

Cara Bowden from CHAS accepted the cheque from the Helensburgh and District Highland Association

Helensburgh dance group donates £800 to two local charities

The youth development charity are hoping to make bird boxes from the spare donated wood

The youth development charity are hoping to make bird boxes from the spare donated wood

Helensburgh businesses urged to donate spare wood and pallets

Helensburgh's RNLI boat

Helensburgh's RNLI boat

Fundraisers for Cove and Kilcreggan RNLI to host summer market

The Strawberry Tea fundraiser was held at Helensburgh Parish Church

The Strawberry Tea fundraiser was held at Helensburgh Parish Church

Dancing and smiles all round for Helensburgh's older people at strawberry tea event

Fundraisers in Helensburgh and Lomond are encouraged to hit the heights for charity

Fundraisers in Helensburgh and Lomond are encouraged to hit the heights for charity

Keen Helensburgh and Lomond fundraisers urged to hit the heights for charity

The scroll was signed by crew members.

The scroll was signed by crew members.

RNLI Scroll visits Helensburgh to mark 200 year milestone

Lomond Radio is expanding its presence

Lomond Radio is expanding its presence

Popular community radio station available on DAB in Helensburgh from this week

Macie Lewins lost her best friend Old Papa in 2021

Macie Lewins lost her best friend Old Papa in 2021

Kind-hearted schoolgirl organises second fundraiser in memory of 'Old Papa'

Route 81 youth project at M&D's theme park

Route 81 youth project at M&D's theme park

PICTURES: Packed programme of summer fun at Route 81 in Garelochhead

The four scooter riders are hoping to recapture some of the magic of rallies they attended in the 1980s.

The four scooter riders are hoping to recapture some of the magic of rallies they attended in the 1980s.

Veteran scooter riders head to Loch Lomond on epic fundraising journey

Wendy Lightoller has retired from the fundraising committee after 34 years

Wendy Lightoller has retired from the fundraising committee after 34 years

Fond farewell to RNLI Helensburgh's volunteer who raised thousands in three decades

Rosneath campaigners together at Autumn's wedding last month. Pictured left to right: Beverley Martin, Moray Wallace, Autumn Jenkins and Marie Lewis

Rosneath campaigners together at Autumn's wedding last month. Pictured left to right: Beverley Martin, Moray Wallace, Autumn Jenkins and Marie Lewis

Rosneath campaigner launches renewed bid to bring a sense of pride back to village

The group almost raised £50,000 for the NSPCC by climbing Mount Everest

The group almost raised £50,000 for the NSPCC by climbing Mount Everest

Helensburgh man 'achieves lifelong ambition' by scaling Mount Everest for charity

The Helensburgh Uniform Bank's Back to School Sale takes place on August 10.

The Helensburgh Uniform Bank's Back to School Sale takes place on August 10.

Helensburgh parents urged to help others with pre-loved uniform donations

The charity match of firefighters raised about £1,100

The charity match of firefighters raised about £1,100

Scottish Fire & Rescue Service

PICTURES: Firefighters charity football match to become annual event

Alex Miles completed the tough challenge for veterans

Alex Miles completed the tough challenge for veterans

Royal Navy officer from Kilcreggan completes 1,000 mile challenge for veterans

ReMake Argyll is bringing its 'sustainable beauty' workshop to Rhu and Shandon Community Centre.

ReMake Argyll is bringing its 'sustainable beauty' workshop to Rhu and Shandon Community Centre.

Make your own sustainable beauty products at workshop event in Rhu

Grey Matters Active Ageing are holding a table top sale in Helensburgh Parish Church

Grey Matters Active Ageing are holding a table top sale in Helensburgh Parish Church

Bargain hunters invited to table-top sale by Helensburgh over-60s group

An open day will be held at Jean's Bothy on July 19.

An open day will be held at Jean's Bothy on July 19.

Open day to look back on six years of Helensburgh mental health hub

The charity football match will be played at Helensburgh Rugby Club on July 6.

The charity football match will be played at Helensburgh Rugby Club on July 6.

Firefighters get set for charity football match in Helensburgh after 20 year gap

Members of the Save the Tower steering group pictured at the launch of their buyout campaign in January.

Members of the Save the Tower steering group pictured at the launch of their buyout campaign in January.

Tower Digital Arts Centre

Cinema buyout team reveals latest update - with news expected soon on funds bid

The pupils worked hard to design their water safety posters

The pupils worked hard to design their water safety posters

Creative primary pupils impress in annual RNLI poster competition

Charitable cafe thanks customers for helping raise thousands for good causes

Charitable cafe thanks customers for helping raise thousands for good causes

Charitable cafe thanks customers for helping raise thousands for good causes

Waverley Court residents and staff hand over a donation of £430 to Erskine community fundraiser Alison Sturgeon.

Waverley Court residents and staff hand over a donation of £430 to Erskine community fundraiser Alison Sturgeon.

Kind-hearted Helensburgh residents raise cash for Erskine veterans' charity

Some of the teams who took part in the football tournament

Some of the teams who took part in the football tournament

Forget the Euros - Helensburgh and Lomond girls football wins the day

Palestinians walk amid the rubble following Israeli airstrikes that razed swaths of a neighborhood in Gaza City, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair).

Palestinians walk amid the rubble following Israeli airstrikes that razed swaths of a neighborhood in Gaza City, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair).

Helensburgh centre raises hundreds of pounds for Unicef's work in Gaza

The volunteers at the Helensburgh charity shop have helped the store go from strength to strength

The volunteers at the Helensburgh charity shop have helped the store go from strength to strength

'Strength to strength': Helensburgh charity shop named as best performing in country

Major supermarket is searching for charities worthy of community funds

Major supermarket is searching for charities worthy of community funds

Helensburgh supermarket seeks local charities to share in £1m community fund