An Argyll group which helps to support vulnerable people across the country is to receive a share of £3.9million of lottery funding.
The Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface “1000 Voices” project has been given £502,151. The project will provide assistance to those suffering rural isolation, loneliness and lack of mobility.
Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface was formerly known as Argyll Voluntary Action.
The Big Lottery Fund Scotland awards will benefit projects which provide support to communities and families in rural and socially isolated areas.
Highland and Islands Scottish Labour MSP, Rhoda Grant has tabled motions in the Scottish Parliament congratulating Argyll and Bute community groups’ success in securing grants from the Big Lottery Fund.
Mrs Grant said: “Apart from the obvious financial benefits, tthese awards are a vote of confidence in the work being carried out by these community groups.
“The award to the Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface’s ‘1000 Voices’ Project will help address the problems of isolation that many older people face, particularly in rural areas. It will help provide much needed support across the area by offering a range of local activities and opportunities for social interaction.
“The other awards to Argyll and Bute groups, however, go to projects aimed at the other end of the age spectrum, with awards going to youth projects being carried out in Tarbert and Tiree.
“The projects at the Templar Arts and Leisure Centre Trust and the Tiree Community Development Trust, look to offer increased opportunities for young people to develop social and artistic skills. I look forward to seeing how these schemes develop.”