MP welcomes funding for charity

A mental health charity in Ardnamurchan has announced new grant funding last week, on the same week as World Mental Health Day (Wednesday October 10).

Ewen’s Room, which is based in Ardnamurchan, has been awarded a grant of £3,000 towards the cost of its work in counselling for young people.

Each year, the Corra Foundation distributes just under £1 million through its Henry Duncan Grants programme to grassroots charities working in their local communities.

The Corra foundation has 30 years of experience contributing to improving the lives of individuals and communities experiencing disadvantage all across Scotland. The organisation has given out over £138 million in grants and made over 15,000 awards to charities.

Lochaber MP Ian Blackford said: ‘I am delighted this grassroots charity is receiving these funds, enabling them to continue their great work in my constituency.’

Mr Blackford highlighted the marking of World Mental Health Day in parliament last week.