Charity
At Dougall Baillie Associates (DBA), we are strongly committed to giving back to our communities through charitable fundraising and support for causes that are meaningful to our staff.
We believe that social responsibility is not just about financial contributions, but about bringing people together, fostering teamwork and making a positive difference where it matters most.
Throughout the year, DBA regularly organises fun and inclusive fundraising events that encourage staff camaraderie and healthy competition, while raising valuable funds for worthy local and national charities. Our approach ensures that charitable giving is embedded in our company culture and that everyone has the opportunity to take part and contribute in a way that feels personal and engaging.
A highlight of our fundraising calendar is the annual DBA Walking Challenge, held each March. More than 70% of our team now participate each year, taking to the streets to log as many steps as possible over a 28-day period. The challenge not only promotes physical wellbeing, but also brings out a strong sense of team spirit and friendly rivalry.
The overall winner earns the honour of nominating the charity that will receive the prize donation, ensuring that our fundraising reflects the causes closest to the hearts of our people.
Last year’s challenge was a closely fought contest.
It was eventually won by Stephen Laird, who clocked an impressive 789,237 steps in just 28 days. Sean McBride, the previous year’s winner, was narrowly beaten into second place by a margin of only 3,500 steps. Sean Purves secured third place thanks to a remarkable final-day effort of 54,000 steps in a single day. In total, 26 walkers collectively achieved an incredible 8,000,000 steps, underlining the enthusiasm and commitment of the DBA team. The chosen charity for last year’s donation was the Alzheimer’s Society, reflecting the personal significance of the cause to members of our staff.
In addition to internal fundraising initiatives, DBA actively supports a range of charitable organisations and events throughout the year. We attend several black-tie charity dinners annually and are proud to act as an ambassador for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity. We are also regular fundraisers and supporters of the Beatson Cancer Charity and take part in a variety of charity golf days and other sponsored events.
Through these activities, DBA aims to make a meaningful and sustained contribution to charitable causes, while strengthening relationships within our team and across our wider community. Our commitment to charity reflects our wider values as a business – compassion, teamwork and a genuine desire to have a positive social impact beyond our day-to-day professional work.
