A north-east charity which offers adults with learning disabilities the opportunity to train as caterers has been boosted by the efforts of Peterhead fundraisers.
More than 30 people abseiled down the side of the town’s Victorian-era prison to raise funds for Inverurie’s Fly Cup Catering.
And now the group’s chief executive, Danise Belshaw, has revealed that their initiative has provided £10,695 for the charity’s work.
Thirty-six people took part in the abseil, including local MSP Peter Chapman who raised £415.
Teams from local firms Equalizer International and Gray and Gray were also involved.
Ms Belshaw said everyone who took part in the abseils, which took place earlier this year, enjoyed the experience.
She added: “I was the first off to test the ropes and enjoyed it so much I did it again towards the end of the day.
“We appreciated the support of all who took part and the great effort to help with out fundraising objectives.”
A trophy has since been presented to Huntly woman Fiona Young who was able to raise £1,400 for her solo effort.
Her son currently attends Fly Cup as a trainee.
Mr Chapman declared the group, which offers training to more than 20 people, was doing “fantastic work”.
He added: “I’ve never been too worried about heights, but it was thrilling to scale the walls of the old jail.
“Fly Cup Catering is doing fantastic work to provide catering training employment experience and placements for more than 20 adults.”
He added: “Many trainees are able to work towards completing food and hospitality NVQ units.
“The trainees are also involved in the delivery of outside catering services, and the production of bakery goods which they supply to local shops and businesses.”
The charity is in the process of funding a new, purpose-built learning centre.
