£250k goes to help fathers

FATHERS across East Lothian will be supported to make and maintain positive relationships with their children, thanks to an investment of more than £250,000 by the Big Lottery Fund.

It is the largest single funding award ever received by Dadswork, a community group, which has provided a lifeline for isolated fathers and their children for the past three years.

The group provides an outreach service giving support to isolated dads in their own homes on a one-to-one basis, with the option of a weekly group support meeting.