A charity has secured a 3950sq ft storage unit to support its expanding operations.
Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity has secured a new unit at Hillington Park to support its expanding retail arm, which has seen a sharp rise in furniture and clothing donations in recent years.
The facility, located just west of Glasgow, will become fully operational in November and is expected to improve logistics, boost retail efficiency and create more volunteering opportunities across Glasgow.
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Kirsten Watson, chief executive of Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, said: “As a local charity with a growing footprint across the city, this space will offer an incredible opportunity to develop our trading presence and deliver greater impact.
“An opportunity of this kind allows us to reduce costs, engage more supporters and ultimately do more for the families we serve.
“The space is incredible, and we’re hugely grateful to the estate team at Hillington Park and Fraser’s Property for their generosity and enthusiasm in supporting our work.
“I would also like to express our gratitude to Atif Ali, trustee of Crossbasket House, for making the partnership possible.”
The connection to Hillington Park came through Crossbasket House, which joined the Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity group in November 2024.
Crossbasket House provides free on-site accommodation at the children’s hospital for parents and carers of seriously ill children.
Atif Ali, a trustee of Crossbasket House whose business is based at Hillington Park, played a key role in facilitating the introduction.
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Lisa McAlinden, Hillington Park estates manager, said: “We are delighted to continue our support for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity.
“This comes on the back of the fundraising drive I’ve led which has raised over £14,000 for GCHC so far this year and I’m so grateful for the generous support of lots of people who work on the estate, companies that are based here, many of our suppliers and friends.
“We became aware of GCHC’s storage needs and were able to accommodate that through a flexible licence arrangement which will also enable the landlord to mitigate their empty rates liability.
“It’s great news for everyone involved.”
Hillington Park is Scotland’s largest industrial estate, home to more than 500 organisations and more than 8000 employees.
It is located just two minutes from junction 26 on the M8 motorway, seven miles west of Glasgow city centre and three miles from Glasgow International Airport.
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