MERKUR Casino UK Donates £2,000 to Glasgow Charity Urban Roots

MERKUR Casino UK has contributed £2,000 to Glasgow-based charity Urban Roots as part of its ongoing MERKUR Community programme, which supports non-profit organisations and community initiatives across the UK.

Urban Roots works to improve environmental health and social inclusion by engaging communities in projects such as community gardening, biodiversity conservation, and sustainability education. Established in 2004, the charity now manages 10 community gardens and oversees a 14-hectare urban woodland and wetland area in Glasgow.

The latest donation will help fund the redevelopment of the Polmadie Pots garden, a key community project built in partnership with local volunteers. The initiative aims to create a welcoming green space that promotes wellbeing, education, and environmental awareness among residents.

Since its launch in January 2024, the MERKUR Community programme has distributed more than £291,000 to over 130 charities and community groups nationwide. The fund combines company contributions with voluntary donations collected from MERKUR Casino venues across the UK.

Selina Boyack from Urban Roots said:

“This funding from MERKUR means we can repair and rebuild our community growing garden, Polmadie Plots. Our volunteers will build this garden in our regular weekly gardening sessions. These sessions are an essential part of the local community, offering a place for environmental protection, education, community cohesion, recovery and wellbeing for a diverse group of people.”

Mark Schertle, Chief Operating Officer at MERKUR Casino UK, added:

“Urban Roots’ commitment to inclusivity, environmental regeneration and community health aligns perfectly with our values at MERKUR. Through our MERKUR Community Programme we aim to build meaningful partnerships with organisations to improve local communities, and Urban Roots embodies this aim perfectly.”

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