A Kilwinning based charity are “delighted” to find out they received a £1,000 donation from a Glasgow business this Christmas.

Ayrshire Communities Education and Sport (ACES) was given the donation by building firm Persimmon West Scotland.

The money will go toward providing support for 320 North Ayrshire families in need this Christmas.

Colin Young, ACES Development Officer, said: “I’m delighted to receive this donation and I want to thank Persimmon for their support.

“Lots of local families need our help now more than ever and this will go a long way to ensuring more people in need can benefit from our support this winter.”

ACES provide support to families in North Ayrshire and beyond who are facing poverty and financial hardship. Through the charity, those in need can access £25 worth of food and essential items for just £4 through the charity’s ‘Woodwynd's Wee Shoap’.

ACES also operate a recently opened community diner which features a low cost menu where customers can get items such as homemade soup and a roll for just £1.

The donation has been delivered through Persimmon’s Community Champions scheme, which supports good causes in areas where the company builds.

Chris Logan, Persimmon West Scotland Managing Director, said: “With the cost of living crisis having a real impact on family budgets across North Ayrshire, the support ACES gives to local families is absolutely crucial.

“I’m pleased we’re able to support the great work they do and say thanks to Colin and his team.

“Our Community Champions programme is about supporting the communities in which we operate and I hope this donation will ensure more local families can benefit from the support ACES provides.”

Persimmons Community Champions scheme sees the company donate £750,000 each year to local charities throughout the UK.