Charities across the north and north-east have been given a share of £2.1million to help them improve services for vulnerable people.
Aberdeen-based Community Food Initiatives North East has been given £144,691 and the Footprints Connect – an online resource for older people based in the city – has been awarded £47,900
An organisation called Cope in Shetland, an adult learning centre, has been awarded £112,312 and Promoters Art Network in Inverness has been given £50,000.
The money had been awarded through the Enterprise Ready Fund which prioritises applications which mitigate the effects of welfare reform.
Finance Secretary John Swinney said: “Each and every one of the recipients are working in their own unique way to become more self-sufficient but more importantly for me, they are creating change at a local level.
“These organisations are excellent examples of how the third sector is helping to create a fairer and more inclusive Scotland.
“This investment will help them deliver important services and opportunities to people across the country.”
