MEDIA RELEASE: 26 June 2024
BCG showed its support for the LGBT community in Scotland by attending Dundee Pride – raising vital funds for charity in the process.
As part of its commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, the leading care provider held a stall at the event on Saturday, 15 June.
Team members from across the company joined the celebration in the City of Discovery, showcasing the company’s mission to promote inclusivity, with plenty of goodies to give away and, of course, sweets and chocolate on offer.
A tombola was also held to raise money for LGBT Youth, Scotland’s national charity for LGBTQ+ young people, aged 13-25, supporting young people in all aspects of their lives through the provision of youth work, and supporting them to use their voice to create change in equality and human rights. The BCG team raised £148.53.
Karen Johnson, Managing Director, said: “We were delighted to once again attend this wonderful event. It was fantastic to see so many friendly faces and have so many people stop by our stall.
“Community events like Dundee Pride are very important to BCG. As an employer of around 1,400 people across central and East Scotland, it is vital that every single member of the team feels their voice is valued and represented.
“It was also a pleasure to do our bit for LGBT Youth Scotland, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who chipped in to help us raise money for the charity’s crucial work across the country.
“Our commitment to true equality and inclusivity is unwavering, and we will always do our utmost to represent everyone equally and proudly.”
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Photo caption: Karen Johnson of BCG at Dundee Pride
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About BCG
BCG was formed 30 years ago to fill a gap in quality residential care in central and North East Scotland. Today, with 24 homes, providing care to almost 900 residents and employing over 1400 team members, it is one of the leading providers of care for older persons in Scotland, along with specialist dementia and Huntington’s care, care for young adults with a diagnosed learning disability and a Youth Physical Disability service.
Owned by AcalisCare, BCG prides itself on its person-centred approach to care and inclusivity: putting people right at the heart of everything they do.
Their person-centred approach to care, innovative practices and close community links have made them a trusted name in care and earned them a swathe of awards.
In 2024 one of their nurses achieved Care Home Nurse of the Year in the RCN Awards, Scotland.
In 2023 they achieved four finalists in the Scottish Care Awards, winning the Training, Learning and Staff Development Award. BCG were also finalists in four categories of the UK-wide Housing with Care Awards, winning the award for Supported Housing Innovation.
In 2022, BCG took home three Courier Business Awards, including the prestigious Business of the Year, a Great British Care Award, a Scottish Care award and an s1Jobs Shine Award.
