A voluntary youth organisation in Inverclyde has received a £1,000 donation from the Amazon fulfilment centre in Gourock. 

Greenock Sea Cadets supports children and young adults in Inverclyde experiencing a lack of opportunities due to their financial situation and works to provide young people with opportunities that they otherwise wouldn’t have access to.

The charity’s aim is to support children and young adults to grow into the person they want to be through various activities that help to achieve teamwork, self-confidence, self-discipline and commitment.

The donation from Amazon will be used to enhance the sea cadet experience with the purchase of new equipment.

Jim Tormey, an employee at Amazon in Gourock who nominated the charity for support, said:  “My children attended Greenock Sea Cadets and they love it. We think so highly of their work and it’s great that Amazon can help with this donation.”

Lorna Sharples, Site Leader at Amazon in Gourock, added: “It is a pleasure to make this donation from Amazon on behalf of Jim Tormey. We are pleased to support the Greenock Sea Cadets as the charity makes a big impact on children in our community.”

Jim Hearl, commanding officer, from Greenock Sea Cadets, said: “We can’t thank Lorna and the Amazon team enough for their donation and we are grateful for their support. Donations like this really help us to continue providing important development opportunities for the young people in our community.” 

The donation to Greenock Sea Cadets was made as part of Amazon’s programme to support the communities around its operating locations across the UK.