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A group which supports vulnerable families across Falkirk district has received a £90,000 funding boost.

Home-Start Falkirk was awarded the bumper sum by the National Lottery Community Fund to enable the organisation to continue providing practical and emotional help to those affected by issues such as poverty, mental ill health and isolation.

Having established five family group hubs across the region over the past two years, Home-Start will use the grant to cover its costs for the next two years, during which more than 300 people are expected to receive support.

The hubs – based in Denny, Bonnybridge, Falkirk, Grangemouth and Bo’ness – have been set up to help families experiencing a range of challenges, including poor physical health, alcohol or substance misuse and relationship and financial difficulties.

Home-Start Falkirk supports families across the region. Picture: Michael Gillen.

Each one will provide those it supports with access to a number of other services.

Whether families need the support of the Citizen’s Advice Bureau, speech and language therapists or NHS health improvement workers, Home-Start has all bases covered.

Home-Start Falkirk's £90,000 grant to help vulnerable families

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