Local politicians have applauded the efforts of a Lanarkshire community group after a recent visit.
Clydesdale Community Initiatives (CCI) is an award-winning social inclusion charity and social enterprise in Lanarkshire , which supports people facing barriers to contribute positively to their community.
Based just outside Lanark at Langloch Farm, the charity runs a tea room, gift shop, market garden, as well as outdoor play areas and meeting facilities.
It also hosts various lifestyle sessions for adults as well as children's activity sessions onsite.
All profits from the activities are used to support the work of the charity.
Central Scotland MSP for Scottish Labour, Colin Smyth, was impressed with the great work of the group after a visit last week.
On the day, he and Clydesdale North councillor, Catherine McClymont, were greeted by the group's managing director, Niall McShannon, who gave the politicians a tour of the facilities and explained some of the charity work they do.
The pair also learned about some of the challenges currently faced by the charity and the third sector in general, especially as living costs continue to rise locally.
Mr Smyth said: “It was fantastic to visit CCI and to meet with Niall and learn more about the brilliant work being carried out locally.
“It was invaluable to be able to see first hand how this charity and social enterprise works, as well as being able to learn about some of the challenges facing the sector and what politicians can do to help.”
Councillor McClymont added: “CCI is a long-established charity and social enterprise and they do amazing work to support people and to promote social inclusion.
“It was great to be able to visit Langloch Farm and I’d like to thank Niall and the team for taking the time to show us around.”
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