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The event, which took place at Inglewood House and Spa in Alloa in September, treated nearly 100 leaders from the private, public and third sectors across the local area to a three course lunch while networking. The money was raised via ticket sales, a charity raffle featuring generous donations from Ceteris tenants and local businesses, and sponsorship from Head for Data. The event marked the first major contribution of Ceteris – owners of Falkirk Business Hub – to Strathcarron as its charity of the year. Josie Saunders, CEO of Ceteris, said: “Forth Valley Business Week is all about bringing local businesses together, so it was the perfect opportunity to raise awareness and funds for Strathcarron Hospice — a charity that means so much to our community. Our decision to support Strathcarron was inspired by the incredible care they provided our colleague, Eva Paterson, earlier this year. We’d like to thank all the businesses that donated prizes and those who bought tickets for the event and raffle tickets. We’d also like to thank our sponsor, Head for Data, for their generous support in making this event such a fantastic success.” Ceteris Scotland, which celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2025, has run business week in Clackmannanshire since 2016, and across Forth Valley since 2024. Claire Kennedy, Corporate Fundraiser at Strathcarron Hospice, added: “We were delighted to partner with Ceteris and be the nominated charity for Forth Valley Business Week. The week of events not only brought together entrepreneurs, business leaders and industry experts but also helped raise vital funds needed to continue providing specialist palliative care to patients and their loved ones. We’re so grateful for the continued support from the business community across the Forth Valley and look forward to working with the team at Ceteris in the future.” Colin Parry, Managing Director of Falkirk-based Head for Data said: “We’re proud to support the Forth Valley Business Week Charity Lunch organised by Ceteris in aid of Strathcarron Hospice. It’s fantastic to see businesses coming together to make such a meaningful difference in the Forth Valley and to support such an important charity for our area.”
