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Andrew Leitch partner of the late Jim Harvey

Andrew Leitch partner of the late Jim Harvey is crowdfunding

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Iʼm raising £1,500 to fund a bench in Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow, where friends and colleagues can sit and remember Jim Harvey and how he was part of their lives.

Glasgow, Scotland
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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I am Andrew Leitch partner of the late Jim Harvey.

I am hoping to raise money towards funding a bench in Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow, where friends and colleagues can sit and remember Jim Harvey and how he was part of their lives.

It is now 6 months since Jim Harvey passed away very suddenly and the shock is still profound.

I am writing this on what would have been his 62nd birthday, which would have been another year older and another year closer to the retirement that never came. Now Jim will be forever young.

Jim had many friends and colleagues in community based housing across Scotland. He was highly respected as a colleague, mentor and friend by so many in the sector.

I know from my own personal experience how dedicated Jim was to his work. The long, long, hours he spent to make sure what he did was the best. What he did came from his heart and a profound desire to help those less fortunate than himself.

This was demonstrated by the numbers of people who attended the Gathering to celebrate his life at SWG3 on 20th July which followed the small family comital.

That his work made a real difference is what drove him and drove the excellence of his work. His legacy will continue.

He was truly a man of the people. A modest man who gave so much to so many.

We spent many a happy afternoon walking around Kelvingrove Park. Often alighting on one of the memorial benches with a view out over the University we both studied at. We chatted about those whose memories were being continued and how it would be nice, when our time came, to have one, where the survivor could come and talk about what they had been doing and seek advice from their loved one.

I would like to give people the opportunity to remember him by contributing to a memorial bench where we can enjoy and share our memories of Jim and keep him up to date on all our news.

I thank you in advance for your generosity.

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  • Andrew Leitch partner of the late Jim Harvey 23 days ago
    Andrew Leitch partner of the late Jim Harvey

    Andrew Leitch partner of the late Jim Harvey

    23 days ago

    Thank you all for your generosity The inscription will read 'A seat for thoughts,reflections and gossip. In memory of Jim Harvey 8/1/63-20/7/24 A modest man who gave so much to so many'

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  • Andrew Leitch partner of the late Jim Harvey 1 month ago
    Andrew Leitch partner of the late Jim Harvey

    Andrew Leitch partner of the late Jim Harvey

    1 month ago

    Thanks to everyone for their generosity. We have now exceeded the target I set of £1,500. I am stunned at the response that we have done this in less than a week especially after Christmas when January can be a lean time for so many. Jim was a modest man who gave so much to so many over the years. His wit and wisdom will be sorely missed, as I miss him every day. I will be sure and let people know when the bench has been inaugurated. Massive thanks again to al of you for your gifts and messages of love and support.

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Page last updated on: 1/29/2025 08.46

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44

  • Colleen Rowan

    Colleen Rowan

    Jan 29, 2025

    A lovely way to remember Jim.

  • Anonymous

    Anonymous

    Jan 24, 2025

    £25.00

  • Carole O

    Carole O

    Jan 20, 2025

    Jim will always be remembered

    £25.00

  • Ashley Smith Hammond

    Ashley Smith Hammond

    Jan 18, 2025

    With love

  • Eleanor

    Eleanor

    Jan 15, 2025

  • Anonymous

    Anonymous

    Jan 14, 2025

    £10.00

  • Anonymous

    Anonymous

    Jan 13, 2025

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Andrew Leitch partner of the late Jim Harvey

Andrew Leitch partner of the late Jim Harvey

Glasgow, Scotland

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