Salvesen Mindroom Centre celebrates 25 years of supporting the Neurodivergent in Scotland

We are delighted to congratulate our client SMC on this significant anniversary and its co-founders Sophie and Robin Dow.

To celebrate and to raise funds for the charity, Robin has just completed a 25-mile walk in East Lothian. At 81 years old and recently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, this was no mean feat – on the contrary, a symbolic and powerful act to raise much-needed funds to support the charity, which was inspired by their daughter Annie, who lives with a unique and rare chromosome deletion. 

The walk aims to raise a bold £50,000 – that’s £25,000 for each co-founder – and every donation will help Mindroom provide direct, life-changing support.

SMC works with many organisations across Scotland, and as today’s business world evolves rapidly, so neurodiversity is becoming a crucial aspect of it – not just a buzzword but a strategic imperative for businesses building inclusive cultures. Indeed, neurodiversity has been described as the next frontier in business strategy. 

Many organisations have found that championing neuroinclusion showcases their business as a diversity, equity, and inclusion leader, enhancing recruitment and retention by accessing untapped talent pools and fostering a genuinely inclusive workforce.

Neuroinclusion fosters psychological safety, higher morale, and improved engagement, creating a workplace where all employees can thrive. This leads to a cohesive team ready for growth.

Judy Wagner, co-founder of FWB and Vice Chair of SMC, commented, “Many of our clients have found that emphasising neurodiversity has shown their commitment to all forms of diversity, improving brand perception and customer satisfaction and offering practical support to employees.”

FWB congratulates Robin on his epic walk and wishes him every success in raising funds to help so many. If you would like to support Robin and Salvesen Mindroom Centre, please click ‘Donate’ at www.mindroom.org.