A SCOTTISH independence campaign group has hit one-third of its fundraising target in just 24 hours – and has pledged to match any donations made.
Believe in Scotland, an umbrella organisation representing some 142 Yes groups across the country, is looking to raise £30,000 from public donations for the 2024/2025 campaign season.
Any funding contributions from the public will then be matched by Business for Scotland’s donors for a total of £60,000, the group has said.
On Thursday, the crowdfunder opened and raised 10% of the target in just two hours.
Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp, Believe in Scotland’s founder, wrote on Facebook: “Off to a great start – there wouldn't be a strong grassroots indy movement if it wasn't for the hard work and generosity of so many good Yes folk.”
After the first 24 hours of fundraising, the group had raised more than £10,000 from public donations. Matched by Business for Scotland donors, the total currently sits at £20,760.
Believe in Scotland is also offering gifts to donors, including Yes posters, whisky, and tickets for a raffle with the grand prize being an original artwork from Gerard Burns called “To Journey in Winter”.
On the crowdfunder page, the group says: “Whatever path to independence we decide to follow, they all start with the simple step of convincing the people of Scotland to support independence and that is what we do.
“These may be challenging times to campaign in but Believe in Scotland is up for the challenge. We believe that only independence can allow us to build a better nation and that Scotland needs to leave this dysfunctional union that does nothing for Scotland that we couldn't do so much better ourselves.
“Our movement remains strong, as does independence support. Anyone thinking that Scottish independence isn't on the nation's agenda will be severely disappointed.”
To donate, click this link and then choose a “donation tier” on the page.
