Ardgour
HOPSCOTCH Children’s Charity has hit the road running with the recent arrival of a new minibus at its respite centre in Ardgour.
The minibus will transport children to and from their home communities all over Scotland to Ardvullin in Ardgour and enable the children to visit and experience many of the delights and natural wonders the Highlands has to offer.
HopScotch has been providing respite breaks for children at Ardvullin for 19 years. Children from challenging home circumstances experience new and exciting activities as part of their week away. For many it’s their first time away from home and may be the first holiday they’ve ever had.
The minibus had to be custom-built to meet particular specifications, which meant it was a major investment for the small charity. It was funded by the Scottish Children’s Lottery, Walter Scott Giving Group, WG Forsyth Trust, the New Park Educational Trust and fundraising from a Kilimanjaro challenge by HopScotch supMEMBERS porters Mike and Ken Timmins. ‘We are so grateful to our generous supporters for funding our new bus. This will enable us to provide transport for children travelling to and from their HopScotch break and on daily activities for many years to come,’ said Alison Bass of HopScotch.