Welcome to Ancre Somme Association Scotland SCIO
“Nominated for Queen’s Award Voluntary Service 2020”
We support our Armed Forces, past, present, and future. Education is at the heart of our charity. We research local history, working with schools, community groups, veterans, families, tri-cadet forces. We create memorials across the Nation and are leaving a legacy for future generations.
Patron
His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant Alan Simpson OBE
"I am honored to be Patron of ASA Scotland charity"
"The achievements since formation are outstanding"
"I would ask you to support this brilliant charity"
ASA Scotland President
Former Provost Falkirk Council Cllr William Buchanan
I was asked in 2020 to become Honorary President of Ancre Somme Association Scotland and I accepted the position without question.
I have observed and witnessed firsthand the fantastic work of this Armed Forces voluntary charity.
The people involved work tirelessly to engage with young people, communities, organisations, and businesses to ensure we never forget those who have served the Sovereign and Nation.
This charity has created Memorials, presented Remembrance Benches to schools, and numerous legacy learning booklets, they have raised thousands for various charities and projects.
ASA Scotland Hon President Councillor William Buchanan
ASA Scotland Chairman
Councillor Harry Cartmill
I am a founder member of the ASA Scotland charity.
I visited the Battlefields of France and Belgium in 2016 and wanted to bring that experience back home.
Education, remembrance, our shared inclusive history and heritage from WW1, WW2, and all subsequent Wars and Conflicts is important for young people to fully understand.
Freedom is not free, we only need to look at what is happening in Ukraine and Poland today to understand this.
We owe it to our Veterans and those serving in our Armed Forces to pass on history, and remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
ASA Scotland Chairman Councillor Harry Cartmill
Board of Trustee's
President Councillor William Buchanan
Chairman Councillor Harry Cartmill
Secretary Tommy Davidson
Treasurer Fiona Buchanan
James McAleese
Nicky Davidson
Jackie McAleese
Ambassadors
Major Donnie Harris
Alison Moodie OBE
Falkirk Council Provost Robert Bissett
Ex Scotland/Rangers FC player Willie Henderson
Singer/Song Writer Alan Brydon
Hawick Council Provost Watson McAteer
Our Ambassador's
Padre Philip Patterson Veteran
Alison Moodie OBE RAF Veteran
Provost Watson McAteer
Willie Henderson Ex Scotland International
Alan Brydon Singer/Songwriter
Harry Day WW2 Veteran
Assisting, supporting and promoting the voluntary charity work of ASA Scotland.
Armed Forces Covenant Trust Bronze Award
Ancre Somme Association Scotland SCIO (SC048597)
We are pleased to confirm that our charity has received the Bronze Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).
President William Buchanan said “On behalf our charity, I would like to thank everyone who has assisted and supported our work in the past 6 years, we have far exceeded all expectations, we have more work to do”
“Our commitment to our Armed Forces, their families, Veterans and communities has been recognised by the Ministry of Defence”
“We will continue to do all we can as a voluntary charity”
“We now need businesses and Organisations to sponsor and support our fantastic work”
“Once again on behalf of all our members, a massive thank you to the Ministry of Defence, London, for this recognition”