Community at Parklands
Our homes are rooted in the communities they serve. We welcome local nurseries, schools, churches and local groups into our homes, while residents and colleagues take part in local events and activities.
These connections help residents maintain strong links with the places and people around them and play an active role in community life.
Parklands has twice been recognised at the Highland Business Awards for its work in local communities.
Bringing generations together
We create opportunities for residents to connect with younger generations through outdoor playgroups, school visits and shared activities.
These connections can bring real benefits for everyone involved, creating opportunities for conversation, companionship and fun, while helping residents stay connected with younger people in their communities.
We also support wider intergenerational projects, bringing people of different ages together to share experiences, build relationships and learn from one another.
Our charity partnerships
Parklands works with local charities whose work reflects the causes and issues that matter to our colleagues. Mikeysline, Highland Hospice and Feeling Blue were chosen by our employees and support important services across the Highlands and Moray.
Residents and colleagues support these and other local causes through fundraising, sponsored challenges, volunteering and community activities.
Feeling Blue
Our care homes in Moray have been supporting Feeling Blue, the Moray mental health charity, through fundraising and community activities. At Wakefield House in Cullen, 90-year-old resident Margaret Douglas took on the challenge of climbing Cullen’s Castle Hill, raising more than £1,000 through sponsorship to support the charity’s work.
Mikeysline
Parklands care homes across Moray have supported Mikeysline through a range of fundraising activities, including sponsored walks, challenges and Parklands Pride events. The charity has also received support from Parklands at group level, reflecting our commitment to supporting mental health and wellbeing in the communities we serve.
Highland Hospice
Our teams in the Highlands have gone the extra mile to support Highland Hospice. At Eilean Dubh in Fortrose, colleagues raised more than £3,000 through a walking, cycling and swimming challenge, while an Innis Mhor carer raised almost £3,000 by taking on an incredible challenge of her own, walking the Great Wall of China.
Upcoming events
Keith: Free outdoor toddler group at Weston View for children aged six months to pre-school, with crafts, nature and play. Book here>
Keith: Coffee morning at Weston View on Thursday 17 September, 10am–12pm. £3 adults, £2 children, in aid of the Big Parklands Charity Challenge.
Aberlour: Speyside car boot sale on Thursday 24 September, 11am–4pm, in aid of the Big Parklands Charity Challenge. All welcome.
Fortrose: Eilean Dubh fundraising car wash on Sunday 27 September, 10am–2pm, in aid of the Big Parklands Charity Challenge.
Big Parklands Charity Challenge
Throughout September, Parklands residents, colleagues, families and communities are coming together for the Big Parklands Charity Challenge, raising funds for Highland Hospice, Mikeysline and Feeling Blue.
Homes across the group are organising their own challenges and events, from sponsored walks and cycling challenges to community fetes and fundraising activities.
