Our Commitment
Giving Back
We have a long tradition in supporting local charities and community projects, driven by a commitment to assist those facing significant challenges.
Charities
Here are some of the charities we are delighted to support:
Marie Curie
Marie Curie is the largest independent provider of end-of-life care and the largest charitable provider of hospice care beds in Scotland. As well as nursing and hospice care, they have Companion volunteers and charity shops across the country.
Highland Hospice
Highland Hospice services are offered free of charge to all those in the region who need them. They work in partnership with local communities, support professional and unpaid carers, providing care that puts the needs of the individual and their families at the centre of decision-making.
Maggie's Highlands
Maggie’s offers the best possible support free to anyone with cancer and their families who walk through our doors. Centres can be found alongside many NHS hospitals where they provide professional support for anything from treatment side effects to money worries.
Cash for Kids
Cash for Kids is dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. Their mission is to be there when needed most, helping combat poverty, illness and neglect, making living with additional needs that little bit easier, or simply offering a helping hand.
Red Cross
The Red Cross has been helping millions of people around the world get the support they need when crisis strikes. They work tirelessly to provide vital support like shelter, food, water and medicine to people in desperate need.
Sponsorships
We are also keen to support young people and community clubs wherever possible, and have a helped many individuals in the early, formative stages of their development. Identifying talent is a key strength at Orion Group and we are proud to have helped many professionals, in sport and business, achieve their respective career goals. Here are some of the sporting individuals, student scholarships, sports clubs and community initiatives we are delighted to sponsor:
Community Bus
Our Community Bus is available to charities, sports teams, and not-for-profit groups, across the North of Scotland. The bus is used extensively and provides more cost-effective transportation, allowing individuals to attend events, competitions, attractions and facilities across the UK.
STEM Entrance & Undergraduate Scholarships
On-going partnership with the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) to support Entrance and Undergraduate Scholarships in Bioscience, Environmental Science and Marine Science. UHI is a progressive and innovative university, covering the largest geographical area in the UK.
Highland Rugby Club
Sponsorship of new electronic scoreboard at Canal Park, the home of Highland Rugby Club. This is a vibrant and ambitious club at the heart of the community, encouraging people to develop in a safe and positive environment through rugby, physical activity and social inclusion.
Alfie Bavidge
Alfie Bavidge is a Scottish footballer who plays as a striker for Scottish League One side Inverness Caledonian Thistle, on loan from Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen. Alfie has also won caps with the Scotland Under 17 and Under 19 squads, scoring important goals for each.
Grant Forrest
Grant Forrest is a Scottish professional golfer. He plays on the DP World Tour and won the 2021 Hero Open at Fairmont St Andrews. Grant had a successful amateur career which included being runner-up in the Amateur Championship and playing in the 2015 Walker Cup.
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