AN 'ETHICAL' developer behind Scotland’s most sustainable office building in Glasgow is appealing for unused prams for Refuweegee

FORE Partnership, the real estate firm behind Cadworks, a sustainable office space in the city centre, is collecting unused prams and buggies for the refugee charity.

People from displaced communities often arrive in Glasgow with their babies and young children and very little else. 

Prams are not considered an “essential item” by the Government and so are not offered as part of support, even though charities say a pram can make an enormous difference to families. 

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The items will be collected by the Cadworks team for professional cleaning and servicing by Glasgow-based company, Pramcleanscotland, who will take no profit from the project.

The prams will then be delivered to Refuweegee, to distribute them to those in need.

FORE Partnership’s managing partner, Basil Demeroutis, said: “When we invest in a city, we don’t simply pay attention to our property, we consider our building as part of an urban system and look at how it can be used to address long-term, endemic social and environmental issues. 

“This often involves working with government, other businesses, and grassroots charities who are on the front line.

Glasgow Times: The Cadworks office building in Glasgow City CentreThe Cadworks office building in Glasgow City Centre

“There is absolutely no question that a pram is vital for someone with a baby, yet people arriving in Glasgow often have absolutely nothing, and no means of purchasing one on their own. 

“We are appealing to families that have a surplus pram or buggy that’s now unused, let us know. We will collect it, clean it, service it to ensure it’s safe, and pass it to Refuweegee, who do an incredible job supporting new arrivals to Glasgow in their time of desperate need."

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Joe of Pramcleanscotland said, “We are really excited to be involved in this project to support families as they rebuild their lives here in Scotland. 

“We’re delighted that this will contribute to the circular economy - customers often tell us that our services have saved their pram from their local dump - so it's a real win-win for everyone."

If you would like to donate a pram or buggy to the Cadworks appeal, please contact lisa@skylarkpublicrelations.com.