Poppyscotland plea for help

Poppyscotland fears funds raised in Kirkcaldy will dwindle unless it can find a new local organiser.

It needs someone to lead the annual poppy pin sale in the area to raise money to support veterans and serving members of the armed forces and their families in need.

The charity has a 420-strong team of area organisers covering Scotland but the Lang Toun position is vacant.

Head of fundraising Gordon Michie said: “We’re looking for individuals, groups of friends, or community organisations that have good organisational skills to step forward to lead this year’s appeal in Kirkcaldy.

“Last year £13,000 was raised in the area but without your help we will struggle to collect even a fraction of that amount. The money raised from the annual Poppy Appeal enables us to provide lifechanging support to those affected by many issues including poverty, mental health problems and disability.”

Last year’s appeal raised more than £3 million.