In recent months Scotland’s insolvency profession has come together in remarkable fashion to raise funds for the charity Action on Asbestos that supports our friend and colleague, Craig Morrison.
In May 2025, Craig was very sadly diagnosed with mesothelioma, an incurable cancer affecting the lining of the lungs that is almost always linked to asbestos exposure. Following his diagnosis, Craig was assigned a dedicated mesothelioma nurse from the charity’s Network of Nurses who continues to provide invaluable medical, emotional and practical support. Although she works within the NHS, her role is funded by Action on Asbestos.
Action on Asbestos (until recently known as Clydeside Action on Asbestos) is Scotland’s leading asbestos charity. It provides free support and services to anyone in Scotland diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease, as well as to their families. The charity relies heavily on donations to continue its vital work.
The EIDG Quiz Night in February this year was a tremendous success, raising more than £7,000 for Action on Asbestos. During her presentation at the event, the charity’s director Phyllis Craig highlighted the need for marketing support. In response, Insolvency Support Services and Wallace Marketing jointly funded a series of marketing consultancy sessions delivered by David Wallace. These have helped the charity develop a marketing plan, prepare for an enhanced social media presence, and recruit a part-time Marketing Co-ordinator.
Since the EIDG Quiz Night, a number of other hugely successful fundraising initiatives have taken place. R3 Association of Business Recovery Professionals’ WOSIF Insolvency Quiz in Glasgow raised £3,830, with match funding of £2,000 from Addleshaw Goddard bringing the total raised to £5,830. FRP Advisory’s Scotland team completed a virtual walk from its Aberdeen office to its Cyprus office raising £1,390, and “Craig’s World Cup Quiz”, organised by HSBC’s Alisdair Hillis and PwC’s Robin McBurnie, raised another £5,630.
Action on Asbestos has now announced that The Craig Morrison Charity Ball, in support of its Network of Nurses, will take place at the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh on Saturday, 28 November 2026. The event promises to be a memorable and enjoyable evening while raising funds for an extremely worthwhile cause. All proceeds will go to the NHS to help ensure that more people diagnosed with asbestos-related conditions can access specialist nursing care and support.
The generosity shown by Scotland’s insolvency profession over the past year has already made a real difference. We hope many colleagues will attend The Craig Morrison Charity Ball to continue supporting the vital work of Action on Asbestos and its Network of Nurses.
Further information about The Craig Morrison Charity Ball 2026 can be found in Action on Asbestos’ poster below. The evening starts with a champagne reception at 6pm and concludes at midnight.
To book a table, or express an interest in taking a table, please contact Phyllis Craig on 07484 903292 or by email at [email protected].
