The Platform Charity Event By The Kiltwalk

Posted on December 15, 2017

The Platform by The Royal Bank of Scotland Kiltwalk will be held on the Tuesday 30^th January 9:30am – 12pm at GTG Glasgow, 1330 South Street, Glasgow G14 0BJ.

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear about the Kiltwalk’s fundraising model and hear from charities who benefited from the model in the last year. Refreshments and hot roils will be available at the event.

To book your place, or for further information, please visit the Eventbrite website.

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