Robin House in Balloch will benefit from £150,000. 

A Scottish children’s hospice has welcomed unexpected funding after its gardens were damaged by Story Eowyn last month.

Robin House in Balloch suffered more than £60,000 worth of damage during the high winds, leaving the Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) charity with no choice but to deem the site unsafe. 

The Herald reports that the clear up is almost complete, with the Postcode Community Trust now donating £150,000 off the back of a Balloch postcode winning the lottery’s Millionaire Street prize. 

Those living at Inchfad Road shared £1million at the weekend.

CHAS CEO Rami Okasha told the Herald: “At Robin House our garden is so important to the ongoing care for the children and families we support. This fantastic funding, made thanks to the generosity of  players of People’s Postcode Lottery, will make a huge difference to Robin House ensuring we can fix the garden and so much more.

“Our garden is special place and often offers the only active, accessible outdoor space our families can enjoy and explore safely. It also holds many precious memories for families and offers a quiet sanctuary for parents, siblings and loved ones.

“We know how well-loved Robin House is from the local support we have received. Our gardens are an essential part of the care and wellbeing for our families.

“Each week in Scotland three children die from an incurable condition and many children with incurable conditions enjoy respite and end of life care with CHAS in Robin House. No one should have to face the death of a child alone. All fundraising support makes a huge difference.”