Funding support totalling £60,000 over the next three years has been presented by the Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) to Aberlour Children's Charity, one of Scotland's largest charities, which is committed to building brighter lives for children and young people. 

The presentation, marking the first time WCB has allocated one of its main charity donations to a Scottish organisation, was made by WCB Master, Gwyn Howells, during a burger-making launch event in Glasgow.  

"Liverymen of the Worshipful Company of Butchers throughout Great Britain are pleased and very proud to contribute donated funds, expertise and a great deal of enthusiasm to Aberlour to help meet the charity's commitment in support of children and young people," said Gwyn Howells.

The Master joined a group of four young people from Aberlour in a burger-making workshop run by Gordon Newlands, Brands Development Manager at Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).  

It's planned that many further opportunities will be created over the coming three years for young people from Aberlour to take part in food, meat, and farming experiences, enabled by WCB's funding and carried through with the practical support of meat sector leaders in Scotland.

"We are delighted to be chosen as the charity partner of the prestigious Worshipful Company of Butchers for the next three years," said Aberlour's Chief Executive, Justina Murray.  "Our young people will, as a result, have wonderful opportunities to participate in a diverse range of activities including those related to the food and farming sectors.

"Thank you so very much to everyone involved for your generous contribution, it is very much appreciated."

The Scottish-based team behind the planning and preparation for WCB's funding pledge was headed by Isla Roebuck of Dunbia. Strong support was also given by Alistair Donaldson, WCB; Iain Brown, Campbells Prime Meat; Christian Nissen, Highland Game; Alan Craig, Cosmo Pizza; Lucy Husband, Husband Business Consultancy; Amanda Buitelaar, WCB; Rory Duff, WCB; Alan Stevenson, WCB; Gordon Newlands, WCB; Dan Gilmore, WCB; Sarah Millar, CEO QMS; Scott Walker, Executive Manager SAMW; Gordon King, Scottish Craft Butchers; and Glasgow Fleshers.