A SCOTTISH independence campaign group has hit one-third of its fundraising target in just 24 hours – and has pledged to match any donations made.
Believe in Scotland, an umbrella organisation representing some 142 Yes groups across the country, is looking to raise £30,000 from public donations for the 2024/2025 campaign season.
Any funding contributions from the public will then be matched by Business for Scotland’s donors for a total of £60,000, the group has said.
On Thursday, the crowdfunder opened and raised 10% of the target in just two hours.
Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp, Believe in Scotland’s founder, wrote on Facebook: “Off to a great start – there wouldn't be a strong grassroots indy movement if it wasn't for the hard work and generosity of so many good Yes folk.”
After the first 24 hours of fundraising, the group had raised more than £10,000 from public donations. Matched by Business for Scotland donors, the total currently sits at £20,760.
Believe in Scotland is also offering gifts to donors, including Yes posters, whisky, and tickets for a raffle with the grand prize being an original artwork from Gerard Burns called “To Journey in Winter”.
On the crowdfunder page, the group says: “Whatever path to independence we decide to follow, they all start with the simple step of convincing the people of Scotland to support independence and that is what we do.
“These may be challenging times to campaign in but Believe in Scotland is up for the challenge. We believe that only independence can allow us to build a better nation and that Scotland needs to leave this dysfunctional union that does nothing for Scotland that we couldn't do so much better ourselves.
“Our movement remains strong, as does independence support. Anyone thinking that Scottish independence isn't on the nation's agenda will be severely disappointed.”
To donate, click this link and then choose a “donation tier” on the page.
Why are you making commenting on The National only available to subscribers?
We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who aren’t really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversations, register under fake names, and post vile abuse.
So that’s why we’ve decided to make the ability to comment only available to our paying subscribers. That way, all the trolls who post abuse on our website will have to pay if they want to join the debate – and risk a permanent ban from the account that they subscribe with.
The conversation will go back to what it should be about – people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. Let’s get that debate started!
Callum Baird, Editor of The National
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel