Two island charities have been awarded a grant from Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland.
Western Isles Foyer has been given £4000 towards the salary of the lifeshaper support
worker while Western Isles Association for Mental Health will receive the same amount
towards the salary of the full-
Every year, the foundation distributes just under £1 million through its Henry Duncan Awards programme to grassroots charities working in their local communities.
MSP Alasdair Allan commented: “Both of these organisations provide some really invaluable services within the community and I would like to thank Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland for awarding these grants.
"It’s great these charities are receiving these funds, helping them to continue the work they do here in the isles. I know that many of the Henry Duncan grants go on staff and running costs like this, meaning they are a lifeline for local charities in this tough financial climate.”
Grant award for local charities
8 July 2016