The Scottish Government has announced more than £30 million over the next three years for community projects and services working to tackle poverty and inequality in some of Scotland’s most disadvantaged communities.

The Scotland Together Fund will support grassroots organisations to address pressing issues facing communities affected by poverty, disadvantage, and racism from 2027/28.

It is hoped the funding will help communities to become stronger, more cohesive, and more resilient.

First Minister John Swinney said: "Scotland is stronger for its diversity, and we want to ensure that common ground and shared values between diverse communities are promoted and strengthened. We know that poverty and disadvantage can fuel the conditions that lead to tensions within communities, and that is something we all need to do our part to tackle.

“This Scotland Together Fund over is being designed to provide multi-year support a wide range of grassroots projects in communities across Scotland to help to improve people’s quality of life and ensure they have access to support with a range of issues. By making people’s lives better, it will help tackle tensions between communities and create a more inclusive and resilient society, building bridges between different groups.”