Lets get Denise Sommerville elected

Aim

Raising funds to stand in Ayr, as an Independent candidate. Donations fund the deposit and campaign leaflets.

Hi folks, my name is Denise Sommerville, and I’m standing as an Independent candidate in the Scottish Parliament election in May 2026 for the Ayr constituency.

 I’m not a career politician. I’m a community activist, a mother, and someone who has spent years working at the grassroots level to support my community. I’m standing because I believe Scotland deserves leadership that is rooted in lived experience and the courage to stand up for our communities.

 Like many independent candidates, I am funding my campaign myself. To stand in the election, I must cover the cost of the candidate deposit and campaign materials, including printing and delivering leaflets across the constituency so voters can hear directly about the campaign and the issues affecting Ayr and the wider community.

 Too many communities across Scotland have been ignored for too long. We see it in struggling local economies, public services under pressure, and decisions that too often feel distant from the people they affect.

 I believe politics should put people and communities before party interests, and that Scotland’s future should be shaped by those who live and work here.

 If you believe in grassroots politics and independent representation, please consider donating to help get this campaign off the ground. Your support will help fund the leaflets and deposit needed to stand in the election and reach voters across Ayr.

 Every contribution helps build a people-powered campaign.

 I appreciate your support.

 Donation Information: 

Please do not use pseudonyms when donating. You may choose to keep your name private from any published list of supporters; however, we are required to collect your real name to comply with Electoral Commission regulations.

 Donations to meet the costs of candidate election expenses are regulated by the Representation of the People Act 1983 and the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000.

 By donating to this campaign, you confirm that:

• You are donating your own funds.

• You are providing your full name for compliance checks.

If you donate more than £50, either as a single donation or through multiple donations totalling £50 or more, checks will be carried out to ensure your name appears on the UK electoral register (excluding the Channel Islands and Isle of Man).

 Donations of £50 or less are not regulated by electoral law, and donors do not need to appear on the electoral register.

 For donations over £50, you will also be required to provide your address.

 Donations are not tax-deductible, and donations above the reporting threshold may be available for public inspection in accordance with Electoral Commission rules.

  Your email address may be used to keep you updated about the campaign.

Promoted by Denise Sommerville on behalf of Denise Sommerville, both at 70D Elba Street, Ayr, KA8 0DG.

This project successfully funded on 3rd April 2026