THE Glasgow Times Bank on Us appeal has raised almost £10,000 to buy gifts for the city’s most underprivileged children.

Thanks to kind-hearted donations from readers and an incredibly generous £5000 boost from one of our sponsors, Christmas will be saved for thousands of young people across Glasgow.

John McGlynn, head of Storage Vault, has offered the incredible amount for the second year in a row helping to bring the GoFundMe donations to an outstanding £8540.

However, that is not all.

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The firm has kindly agreed to carry out pick-ups and drop-offs from our wonderful participating schools.

John said: “I’m delighted to once again support the Glasgow Times Bank on Us campaign.

“Christmas is so important for kids in need, and during these difficult times I’m delighted to assist the campaign.” 

John, whose first company was started out as a hobby during university, is now the owner of Scottish Capital.

Its core focus is now annuity revenue commercial property ventures such as Storage Vault – the self-storage division as well as CoVault the flexible workspace company. 

John has other significant investments in general property and development, and strategic land acquisition.

CoVault first launched its all-inclusive, flexible workspace model in Paisley, where sister company Storage Vault’s flagship facility is located.

Storge Vault managing director, Anthony McAteer added: “ Storage Vault are absolutely delighted to be involved in the Bank On Us toy appeal for the third year and I applaud the Glasgow Times for this great campaign”

“For many, these last few years has been extremely challenging, but even more so for kids from underprivileged backgrounds.

“Being involved in something that will bring much needed joy for vulnerable kids is a real privilege.”

Storage Vault, along with fellow sponsors the Emmie Smillie Charity Foundation and Pandamonium Play Centre, have been paramount in assisting us with our mission to help save Christmas once more after yet another year plagued by coronavirus and the tough restrictions in place to tackle its spread.

As previously reported, thousands of school kids from dozens of city primaries have vowed to help bring in toys for their peers to ensure no child goes without on December 25.

While other schools have also expressed an interest in receiving donations for their most underprivileged families who are facing pressure to provide this festive season.

The thousands raised will now be used to purchase presents for girls and boys, ranging from infants to teens, before the big day.

Meanwhile, newly bought toys are still being collected from a number of our toy bank and charity partners – full list of which can be found via the Glasgow Times website.

These presents will be delivered to nurseries, schools, charities, social services and even direct to families to be slipped under the tree on Christmas Eve.

As previously reported, coronavirus restrictions mean, sadly, only new toys can be accepted and pre-loved gifts will not be able to be used.

Toys don’t have to be wrapped and can simply be dropped off at your most convenient site, with many centres operating lengthy opening times ahead of the holidays.

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If you haven’t yet donated your gift, don’t worry.

There is still plenty of time and a number of facilities accepting presents, with some even operating as late as December 24.

Look out for your little one later in the week as we capture the moment Santa’s school pupil helpers deliver their gifts in the Glasgow Times recyclable paper bag.

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