Bucket Collection at Glasgow Central for Scottish Cot Death Trust

Scottish Cot Death Trust
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Every coin counts — every smile helps a family heal.

Join Scotland’s only charity dedicated to supporting families affected by sudden and unexpected death in infancy and childhood. A few hours of your time at Glasgow Central Station helps raise vital funds for bereaved families, life-saving education, and research — all while spreading kindness in one of Scotland’s busiest public spaces.

Join the Scottish Cot Death Trust for a bucket collection at Glasgow Central Station on Saturday 29th November 2025 and help raise vital funds to support families across Scotland.

Location: Central Station in Glasgow

Commitment & Timing: Slots are 9.00 am-11.30 am, 11.30 am-2.00 pm, and 2.00 pm-5.00 pm, or if you’d like to stay a whole morning or afternoon, we would hugely appreciate your help

The Trust is Scotland’s only charity dedicated to SUDI (Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy and Childhood). Every donation collected helps to:

Support bereaved families.
Provide public safe-sleep education.
Fund vital research to reduce the risk of future tragedies.

We’d love your support — whether you can spare a couple of hours or the whole day!

No experience is needed — just bring your friendly smile and enthusiasm to engage with the public. You’ll be helping to raise awareness and make a real difference in one of Scotland’s busiest train stations.

Support you’ll receive:

A member of the Scottish Cot Death Trust team will be on site throughout the day.
Full briefing and guidance provided on the day.
Access to branded materials, collection buckets, and identification badges.

What you’ll gain from the role:

The chance to make a direct difference by raising vital funds for families affected by sudden infant and child deaths.
Experience volunteering in a busy public setting and building confidence in engaging with members of the public.
Meet other friendly volunteers and supporters who share a common goal of supporting bereaved families across Scotland.

If you’d like to take part, please click the ‘Apply’ button below (available once logged in and registered). You’ll be contacted by the coordinator via email or phone.
If you haven’t heard back within five working days, please contact the Trust directly at [email protected] or phone 0141 357 3946. Don’t forget to check your junk or spam folder just in case their reply lands there.

What happens after you apply:

You&rsquo;ll be asked to log in or register with Volunteer Glasgow.
Your details are sent directly to the Scottish Cot Death Trust.
A coordinator will contact you by email or phone to confirm your slot.
Check your junk/spam folder if you haven&rsquo;t heard back within 5 working days.
You can also contact the Trust directly using the details provided.

Experience required

• Friendly, positive, and reliable.
• Comfortable interacting with members of the public.
• Enthusiastic about supporting a meaningful cause.
• No prior experience needed – full guidance provided.