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George Clooney Given Scotland Kit During Gleneagles Lunch with Prize Draw Winner

Claire Phale won an itison prize draw that raised more than £4.75 million for Social Bite and includes a private lunch with George Clooney.

  • On Thursday, April 30, Edinburgh events manager Claire Phale, 35, enjoyed a private lunch with actor George Clooney at the Gleneagles Hotel after winning an Itison charity prize draw supporting Social Bite.
  • The 64-year-old actor returned to Scotland to support Social Bite's efforts to end homelessness, aiming to raise a minimum of £1 million for the charity through various fundraising events.
  • During the private meal, Phale surprised Clooney with personalised Scotland football strips for him, his wife Amal Clooney, and their twins, featuring numbers linked to players like Andy Robertson.
  • The Itison competition, which attracted thousands of entries, raised more than £50,000 to bolster Social Bite's ongoing mission of providing housing and employment for those experiencing homelessness.
  • Social Bite founder Josh Littlejohn MBE noted that Clooney's visit 10 years ago made an "incredible impact" on the charity, which continues to pioneer new approaches to homelessness through sustainable housing villages.
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George Clooney given Scotland kit during Gleneagles lunch with prize draw winner

Claire Phale had lunch with Clooney after winning a prize draw with Itison in support of Scottish homelessness charity Social Bite.

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The Scotsman broke the news in Scotland, United Kingdom on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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