QR codes

Most of you will have noticed the increasing number of these funny black and white boxy things with what looks like crazy line patterns inside them. Well, for the uninitiated, they are called QR codes. The QR stands for quick response. The idea is that you use your smartphone app (downloadable for free from all app stores, whatever your operating system/platform) to scan the code, and this then opens up a website or weblink. Its a very quick way to access specific websites when you're out and about and very useful to businesses who want you to look at their on-line spaces.We've started using QR codes here at Scottish Autism. Have a go with this one above from us....:-) Its our text to donate code...so if you can, please, please, please remember its nearly Christmas, be generous, and help us to carry on with the work we do and the vital services we provide which improve the quality of life for so many folk with Autism and their families !

Scottish Autism Announces Fresh Approach to Charity Partnerships

Cargo Nightclub, Fountainbridge, Edinburgh     Edinburgh’s popular venue, Cargo Nightclub, has chosen Scottish Autism to be its charity partner for 2011/12 to mark the start of its new ownership. Cargo are keen to support Scotland’s autism charity to help raise awareness of autism and are planning all kinds of events at the club. First off is a St Andrews Day Pre-Supper and Quiz on Tuesday 22 November and a Student Night on 23 November.  Situated in the heart of the student & corporate district, Cargo Nightclub’s fundraising effort will be supported by a team of students from Napier University as well as its team of staff.  Alex Drinkell,  Fundraiser for Scottish Autism said “We are delighted that Cargo Nightclub has agreed to partner Scottish Autism on various exciting future events starting with a fantastic corporate St Andrews Day Celebration on the 22nd November and a Scottish Student Night on the 23rd November.  Students from Napier University are being very pro-active, helping with logistics and making sure these and other events are a huge success.”

Gordon Brown cheques in for Scottish Autism

Many thanks to Gordon Brown who gladly accepted the responsibility of presenting cheques to four local charities from monies raised by customers and colleagues at Sainsburys Kirkcaldy. You can have a look at the photos from the event over on Flickr here

Big thanks to Sainsburys in Kirkcaldy, and all their staff and customers for the fantastic sum of £750 raised for Scottish Autism

Scottish Autism and Sainsbury....

Wonderful news to report! Scottish Autism is the latest charity partner for Sainsbury in Stirling. This means that for the next twelve months, the supermarket's Stirling superstore will be raising money to boost the Sottish Autism coffers.

Links like this are very important for fundraising, but more than that, they help raise awareness of Autistic Spectrum Disorders and all of the work which takes place up and down the country to improve the lives of people who are affected. But without thus vital fundraising partnerships and others like it, many services and support just would not be available to our clients, and so, a great big thank you to Sainsbury's in Stirling. We look forward to working with you over the coming twelve months :-)