Sir Tom Hunter helps launch the Kiltwalk 2017
Sir Tom Hunter helps launch the Kiltwalk 2017
Sir Tom Hunter has given fundraisers even more motivation to get involved in the 2017 Royal Bank of Scotland Kiltwalk. That’s following announcements made this week that the Hunter foundation will be adding to walkers’ fundraising efforts with 110% of all money raised going directly to charity. In addition, four lucky walkers will drive away in a new car donated by Arnold Clark.
These announcements were made at the inaugural Kiltwalk Platform event, a networking day where charity partners gathered to learn more about fundraising and marketing.
Philanthropist and entrepreneur Tom Hunter said: ‘Last year, every penny, every pound raised went to the walkers’ chosen charities. But this year we promise to do even more – for every £100 they raise, The Hunter Foundation will add £10 with no limit.
‘Our ambition is for Kiltwalk to be the lowest cost, best and most effective platform for every charity in Scotland to raise funds for what they believe in. I hope this 10% leverage encourages even more people to wear some tartan and get walking to help those who need it most.’
Kiltwalk has raised £3.5 million for charitable causes since its launch in 2011, with 8,000 people raising £900,000 in 2016. From this year, more good causes will benefit with walkers able to raise money for any registered Scottish charity of their choice. There are four Kiltwalks in 2017, with the first taking place in Glasgow on 30th April, followed by Aberdeen on 4th June, Dundee on 20th August and finally Edinburgh on 17th September. Everyone who registers to take part will be automatically entered into a prize draw and one lucky winner from each walk will win a new car.
Group Managing Director of Arnold Clark, Eddie Hawthorne, said: ‘Anything we can do to get walkers to take part is a privilege. Sir Tom gives it 110% and we want to follow his lead. We’re glad we can do something to encourage people to take part in what will be four very special events.
‘Everybody who decides to take part in 2017 deserves recognition for their wonderful efforts. There are so many reasons to take part; not only is it an amazing event and 110% of the funds raised will go to a cause you support, but you could drive away in a new car!’
Sir Tom Hunter added: ‘We have continued to raise the bar and our key supporters have stepped up to the challenge. This is a fantastic gesture from Arnold Clark and is yet another added bonus which makes the Kiltwalk such a unique and rewarding event.’
If you want to become a fundraiser, you can register today on the Kiltwalk website.
