Stagecoach backs Perthshire community fundraising challenge with free travel support

Stagecoach, the UK’s leading bus operator, is helping power a unique fundraising challenge in Perthshire by providing free bus travel for competitors in Race Around Scotland, an event inspired by the TV series Race Across the World.

The event is raising money to sustain Madoch Community Transport, a vital service operated from the Madoch Centre that supports vulnerable people by providing volunteer-led transport to essential medical appointments and support groups.

Six teams will set off at 3.30pm on Friday 19 September, racing across Scotland by public transport to a series of checkpoints and challenges, before returning by 4pm on Sunday 21 September. Local businesses have sponsored the teams, donated prizes, and volunteers have rallied behind the effort to create a real community showcase.

Anthea Bircham, Community Development Coordinator at the Madoch Centre, said:
“The support for Race Around Scotland has been incredible: from local businesses generously sponsoring teams to volunteers providing baking and manning checkpoints, artists designing the trophy and team t-shirts. It’s a real team effort and just shows how much our community cares about those who can’t get themselves to appointments – and how much they value the drivers who give up their time.”

David Frenz, Interim Managing Director for Stagecoach East Scotland, said:
“Race Around Scotland is a fantastic example of communities coming together to support those who need it most. We’re proud to do our bit by helping participants travel around Scotland and it is important for us to be able to say: for your charity effort, we’ve got you.”