Over the past four years the Kirk's Parish Development Fund has granted almost £2.4m in awards for a range of projects across Scotland, helping local people make a real difference in their communities.
Commenting on the awards, the fund's Convener, Martin Fair, said: "Time and again in the course of our work we come across people who are surprised and delighted that so many churches are engaged in such a huge variety of work across Scotland, whether it's a befriending scheme for old folk living alone, a project offering drama, art and film-making opportunities for young people, or a family project offering support for women and kids.
"The Parish Development Fund affirms the imagination and commitment of local people who hope that communities can become better places to live."
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