'We will now continue the fight for our Glasgow branch to remain open.'
A Glasgow charity which delivers lifeline shopping supplies to elderly residents has had its funding axed after it was deemed “not a high enough priority” by the city council.
Other successful applications included Achieve More Scotland, AFRICAN CHALLENGE SCOTLAND, British Red Cross, Buddies Clubs and Services Limited, Cerebral Palsy Scotland, Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights and Common Wheel. Councillor Kerr was informed by an officer that the recommendations outlined for approval in his papers illustrated what had emerged as the highest priority across the board.
A council officer confirmed that they would provide feedback to all of the applicants, focussing particularly on the unsuccessful ones. "We do have a serious concern about the loss of funding for essential services, to name one, the Food Train who deliver food to the elderly and in doing so supports people to stay in their own homes, maintaining their independence and helping many of whom may have to move to residential care without this funding. We are glad that the administration and officers will be looking urgently at funding for this organisation and we will be monitoring this very closely.
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