The Donaldson Group, which owns a family of businesses specialising in timber manufacturing, merchanting, and distribution, has joined the Tech for Good Alliance.

Launched by not-for-profit organisation Scottish Tech Army, the Tech for Good Alliance enables businesses to harness technology to improve inclusion, equity, and sustainability while developing tech skills.

Harnessing the tech skills of The Donaldson Group’s volunteers, its first project with Fife Young Carers aims to improve the charity’s reach and impact.

As part of the alliance, The Donaldson Group will provide support for third sector organisations through skilled volunteering, access to their technology, and financial support to drive positive change.

The project with Fife Young Carers, a charity that supports local children and young people who care for family members who are ill or have a disability, aims to support them in better serving the people and communities with which they work.

The skilled volunteers will help develop a new website and deliver marketing support for the charity.

Graham Johnston, CEO of The Donaldson Group’s retail and distribution division, said: “The Group wants to always do good and by joining the Tech for Good Alliance, we can give back and create a positive impact for the communities we serve.

“At the same time, our colleagues and the rest of the business can gain new skills and learn from working with different organisations and technologies.

“We continue to lead the industry by embracing innovation and growing our tech function across IT and e-commerce.

“We look forward to using our unique skills to support Fife Young Carers as well as other third sector organisations and local communities.”

Alistair Forbes, founding director and CEO at the Scottish Tech Army, also said: “We are delighted to welcome The Donaldson Group as a member of the Tech for Good Alliance – the company is a great example of a forward-thinking and innovative manufacturing and distribution business.

“The company’s e-commerce marketplace has been widely recognised as a market-leading platform and it is great to see this innovative mindset extending into the use of the skills of its team to drive social benefit, helping to bring to life its vision of creating a positive, responsible future for its people, partners and communities.”

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As a volunteer for the Scottish Tech Army, Graham Johnston is hosting the 2024 Tech for Good Summit which takes place on 25 April.

Currently led by the sixth generation of Donaldson, the 163-year-old Donaldson Group comprises a total of 17 specialist timber and building product businesses and brands, operating throughout the UK from 45 locations employing over 1,500 people.