The appeal has the support of STV presenter Emma Cameron, Tim Jacobsen, Ryden and Colin Mackenzie, Knight Frank who are urging the Glasgow property community and wider businesses to get behind it.

GNO1B was founded in 2017, by Audrey Dempsey, operating from a dedicated unit in Forge Street, Glasgow where it runs a Support and Care Hub for families in crisis and living in working poverty to get lives back on track. The charity also helps with anything from furnishing a home to supplying essential toiletries, clothing for a job interview, a school prom or a family gathering.

Commenting on the launch of the appeal on behalf of Orion European Real Estate Fund V, Richard Low of Orion Capital Managers said: “Our investment in Lucent goes beyond bricks and mortar, to build trust and relationships with the communities around us. I am pleased to announce our partnership and support for GNO1B”.

Founder of GNO1B, Audrey Dempsey, said: “As well as essential toiletry items we welcome help from volunteers and donations of other items. These include nearly new clothing in good condition for teenagers particularly boys up to age 17, as well as furniture and household items for women fleeing abuse and starting afresh in a new home. Thank you to everyone involved. Your donation and support makes a difference to families facing crisis and living in working poverty.”

To find out more or to arrange the pick up of furniture please email audrey.gnonebfss@gmail.com.

Resonance Capital has a 12-year history of strong community building and delivering social impact including fundraising projects for GNO1B.

Angela Higgins of Resonance Capital, who are providing development management and marketing services, added: “Audrey and her team are on the front line working every day with forgotten communities and vulnerable families. We hope that Glasgow’s businesses can get behind this appeal to donate the bare essentials for families that are facing crisis every day. Items can be dropped off at Lucent, 50 Bothwell Street on 14th June between 8:30 to 1:30. Thank you for your support.”

The appeal has the support of STV news presenter Emma Cameron who attended the launch. Emma Cameron commented: “GNO1B are a hugely important charity helping those in our city most in need. If you can donate anything you can, it would be greatly appreciated. We want families to be able to have access to essentials as easily as they can and anything you can do to help with that would be amazing.”

Essential Items include:

• Soap/showergel
• Deodorant – men/women
• Shaving foam
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrushes - adults/children
• Sanitary protection
• Pants, socks and vests

GNO1B also runs a Support and Care Hub to help get lives back on track for anyone needing information and support. The Hub is open to people in crisis and working poverty. To pre-book a place for the program please call 0141 230 6856 or 07999 404600.