BTO announces House of Hope as charity of the year
The House of Hope will be Scotland’s first permanent, bespoke community-based wellbeing centre dedicated to supporting anyone impacted by breast cancer.
BTO Solicitors LLP is proud to announce that The House of Hope has been selected as its official charity of the year.
Set to open later in 2025, The House of Hope will be Scotland’s first permanent, bespoke community-based wellbeing centre dedicated to supporting anyone impacted by breast cancer. This pioneering initiative will offer a welcoming sanctuary for its users. A non-clinical environment where those impacted by the disease can access wellbeing and holistic therapies, tailored workshops, classes and emotional support services, all of which will be fully funded.
The charity was founded by Lisa Fleming, who was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2017. Since her diagnosis, Lisa has become a passionate advocate within the cancer community, successfully raising over £2million for secondary breast cancer research.
Through her work and personal experience, Lisa recognised a critical gap in post-diagnosis wellbeing and holistic support provision within her hometown of Edinburgh, which is beyond the current reach of NHS resources and funding.
Inspired to make a lasting difference, she established The House of Hope with the support of the charity’s advisory board and her husband, Euan Fleming, a Partner in BTO’s Wills, Estates and Succession Planning team.
On hearing that The House of Hope was nominated BTO’s charity of the year, both Lisa and Euan were overjoyed. Lisa said: “I am delighted that BTO has very kindly chosen to support The House of Hope Scotland as its nominated charity this year. I can’t thank you and your team enough for this assistance.
“Opening the house has been a long-term goal of mine since my own diagnosis, and to see it becoming a reality thanks to such incredible local support means the world."
The decision to support The House of Hope followed a call for charity nominations from BTO staff, with Lisa’s charity receiving the most votes.
Caroline Carr, Chair of BTO, shared her enthusiasm for the firm’s partnership with the charity: “The House of Hope holds a special significance for many of us at BTO, particularly those who work closely with Euan.
“Lisa’s courage, passion and vision are truly inspiring. Her determination to create a place of peace, positivity and support for those affected by breast cancer perfectly aligns with our firm’s values, and we are honoured to support this incredible cause. We can’t wait to start helping Lisa, Euan and the House of Hope team achieve their goals.”
The firm’s Charity & Social Committee has already begun its fundraising efforts, with several team members taking part in the Glasgow Kiltwalk this weekend. A full calendar of fundraising activities is planned throughout 2025 to help bring Lisa’s vision to life.