A winter clothing campaign is making sure South Lanarkshire families who need a helping hand are able to get it. 

Around 1100 pre-loved items were donated to the council's campaign this year with families who need it the most benefiting. 

The teams behind the event have been overwhelmed with the kindness and generosity of their local community.

A spokesperson for education said: “The collective efforts of so many people have ensured that more than a thousand children, young people, and adults, including some of the most vulnerable in our communities, can benefit from these generous donations."

Townhill Primary School in Hamilton helped accommodate the winter clothing campaign by being the central sorting and distribution centre for the donated items.

Headteacher Ally McGovern said: “The winter clothing campaign has provided our most vulnerable families with practically new warm winter jackets. This initiative has not only ensured children can come to school warm and ready for winter weather but has also taken the pressure off already stretched family budgets, particularly at this time of the year.

“Most importantly it has also allowed us a school staff to build trusting relationships with our families and support them beyond learning and teaching. We are, as a community, very grateful.”