Frontline operatives who have been battling against storms and one of the wettest winters on record today (Wednesday, 10 February) presented the Brightest Star charity with a cheque for £860.

Scotland TranServ operatives were eager to raise funds for the charity, which was formed after Arlene Smith lost her son Jack and now helps to support other bereaved families. Over 300 staff took part in coffee mornings and a raffle draw across their head office and depot in Polmadie, Glasgow and five operational depots in Ayr and Dumfries and Galloway.

Former colleague and Jack’s Grandmother Dot Clark and his Mother, Arlene were on hand today to finally receive a cheque from the operatives who have been working round the clock to keep south west Scotland moving during storms Frank, Gertrude and Henry.

Arlene Smith, Brightest Star said:

“We are so grateful to the staff and operatives at Scotland TranServ for their generous donation to Brightest Star.

“We rely on donations from many groups, including employers such as Scotland TranServ and we would like to thank all the employees for their efforts and donations ensuring that Jack shines bright in the sky and that we raise awareness and funds to support our cause.”

Brightest Star provide much needed support to families who have lost a child through group therapy sessions and one to one to support with bereavement counsellors.

Duncan Ferguson, operative for Scotland TranServ said:

“Brightest Star has been a charity close to my heart now for some time, having worked with Dot, Jack’s grandmother and seeing the pain that she went through over the loss of her beloved grandson.

“I am overwhelmed at the generosity of my fellow colleagues and delighted to be able to support Brightest Star and the phenomenal work they do to support other bereaved families.”

Scotland TranServ is committed to engaging with local communities and supports a number of charity and community initiatives across the areas in which we live, visit and work.