The Leanne Fund has launched a new Befriending service for individuals affected by Cystic Fibrosis in the North of Scotland. The service has been developed in response to feedback from those who have received support from The Leanne Fund. The Fund is now recruiting Befrienders to provide this service throughout the Highlands and Islands and Grampian. Chrisetta Mitchell, Development Manager for The Leanne Fund said: “We are delighted to launch our new Befriending service, ‘Bef

The Leanne Fund has supported even more families affected by Cystic Fibrosis through its Development Project which is now moving into its second year. Following the award of funds from The Big Lottery Fund last year, the Fund’s Development Manager and volunteers have been working hard to expand services from the Highlands and Islands to the Grampian area and develop new projects in response to demand. New initiatives include ‘On the Move’ – a service to support a young pers

It was their toughest challenge yet but a hardy team of five ladies completed an epic adventure last Friday climbing seven Munros in less than 24 hours all in aid of The Leanne Fund. The five friends set off at 4.30am finishing 19 hours later at the summit of their 7th Munro. The team - Chrisetta Mitchell, Jimina MacLeod, Chrisell MacLeod, Mina Nicolson and Donna Barden - say it was worth every step as they have now raised more than £2,000 for the charity which supports youn