McMillan Welcomes Reopening of Grant-making Programme

Stuart McMillan MSP (SNP, West of Scotland) has today (Wednesday) welcomed the news from Lloyds TSB that they have reopened their grant-making programme. The Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland are now inviting charities to apply for funding from the £2 million available for 2010.

This year’s main grant programme will be named ‘The Henry Duncan Awards’ in honour of the Reverend Henry Duncan who founded the first Trustee Savings Bank – which ultimately led to the establishment of the Foundation – 200 years ago this year.

Mr McMillan said;

"I welcome the reopening of the Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland and the opportunity this will bring for charities in Inverclyde to apply for funding.

"It was vital this funding stream was reopened as it was a great avenue for charities to apply for much needed support during these difficult economic times.

"I would encourage local charities in Inverclyde to visit the Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland website at http://www.blogger.com/www.ltsbfoundationforscotland.org.uk".