“This is great news for both Erskine and Scotland’s Bravest Manufacturing Company on receiving grants from the Scottish Veterans Fund,” said Natalie Don MSP.

Amongst the seventeen projects across Scotland who have been successfully awarded funds totalling £500,000 to help ex-service personnel access support for physical and mental health, financial, employment and cost of living challenges were Erskine and Scotland’s Bravest Manufacturing Company.

This round of grants for 2023/24 from the Scottish Veterans Fund means that this fund has now provided more than £2.8 million to nearly 220 projects since 2008.

Erskine – which cares for nearly 1,000 residents each year – will receive £13,450 for their One Stop Shop project which extends the provision of tailored financial advocacy, guidance and support to veterans.

Scotland’s Bravest Manufacturing Company has received £50,000 to provide early service leavers and other veterans support to obtain qualifications and sustainable employment with the support of a qualified trainer.

Natalie Don MSP added:

“I am delighted for both organisations. Their successful funding applications highlights the excellent work that they both do to help veterans.

“As the local constituency MSP covering Erskine, I’m fully aware of all the excellent service this organisation gives to veterans and the One Stop Shop will make sure that veterans are receiving the support they deserve and are entitled to.

“Scotland’s Bravest Manufacturing Company is an innovative social enterprise manufacturing products and delivering services whilst providing employment opportunities to members of the Armed Force community, helping veterans towards independence through employment.

“This grant will help them to train ex-service personnel and to obtain qualifications and sustainable employment.

“I am sure this funding will make a real difference to both organisations and the veterans that they support.”