Two well-known rural charities received a funding boost from generous diners who attended the NFU Scotland annual dinner last week.

RSABI and the Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET) each received £2283 in a presentation at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow.

The Scottish Farmer: RHET executive officer Katrina Barclay with NFUS president Martin KennedyRHET executive officer Katrina Barclay with NFUS president Martin Kennedy (Image: Web)

Speaking after the close of the NFUS AGM and conference, president, Martin Kennedy said: “I am delighted that once again NFU Scotland has decided to support RSABI and RHET as both play a vital role in supporting our industry.

“Demand for the help and services offered by rural charity RSABI is growing year on year and the need for practical, emotional, and financial support for those in Scottish agriculture who may be struggling on a number of levels has never been higher.

The Scottish Farmer: RSABI chief executive Carol McLaren with NFUS president Martin KennedyRSABI chief executive Carol McLaren with NFUS president Martin Kennedy (Image: Web)

“Similarly, the need for us, as an industry, to engage positively with young people from 3 to 18 across Scotland and help improve their understanding of food, farming, the working countryside, and the wider environment continues to grow.

“RHET’s coordination of educational events, school visits to working farms, materials for teachers, and classroom talks by farmers ensure that the fantastic story we have on how we farm and produce food here in Scotland reaches the next generation of consumers.”