A NEW campaign to promote and support the Ayrshire Hospice has been unveiled by South Ayrshire Council.

The two organisations are celebrating a partnership that will focus on fundraising, volunteering and awareness-raising in 2018/19, after staff backed it as their charity of choice.

In the coming 12 months staff at South Ayrshire Council will be supporting hospice events with employees being asked to consider getting involved in fundraising, promotional and volunteering opportunities including the Ayrshire Hospice’s 10th annual Land o’ Burns Starlight Walk which takes place on Saturday, May 19 at Ayr Racecourse.

Depute South Ayrshire Provost William Grant who also acts as a Business Ambassador for the hospice commented said: "We’re committed to making life better in South Ayrshire and see Ayrshire Hospice as an organisation with common values, with the charity playing a vital role for individuals and their families."

Mandy Yule, Chief Executive at Ayrshire Hospice added: “We’re absolutely delighted to have been chosen by South Ayrshire Council’s employees as their nominated charity for the forthcoming year.

"Through our shared aspirations and working closely together, we look forward to continuing to “make today matter” for patients with life-limiting illness, and their families, across South Ayrshire and beyond.”