A company near Auchinleck has recently donated over £7,000 to a selection of charities.

EGGER's Barony base on the outskirts of Auchinleck recently made the donations to selected charities as part of the work its commitment to the community.

Cumnock Chronicle:

The company donated £300 to 24 good causes, ranging from local charities and groups, to nation-wide causes.

A company representative said: "Each year our EGGER staff nominate charities close to their hearts, so that our donations help causes that mean the most to them.

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"Over the 24 days of Advent EGGER Barony Charity Committee donated £300 to 24 important charitable causes, from national charities such as the British Heart Foundation and Dementia UK, to local causes like the East Ayrshire Carers Centre and Burns Bairns.

"Look out for updates on our upcoming initiatives, events, and the remarkable stories of those whose lives we touch through our collective efforts."