Funding boost for Lanarkshire befriending charity
iOS - Android It has also expanded into the neighbouring north authority in the past decade, and adapted to continue providing support virtually throughout the COVID pandemic.Staff at NFU were invited to nominate local charities to receive support from its latest fund – part of a £2m “agency giving” programme for customers and communities affected by coronavirus.Other Scottish recipients included the Royal British Legion, Scottish Association for Mental Health and Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance.NFU regional manager Mark McBrearty said: “The pandemic has had a huge impact on everybody, including our customers and their communities; we’re proud that our agents have nominated a wide range of local causes to benefit from this national fund.”