Violet Connor has been sentenced to 12 months in prison. 

A former charity worker from Fife has been jailed after admitted stealing thousands of pounds from vulnerable residents. 

Violet Connor embezzled £40,000 over a period of more than three years by making excessive withdrawals from the bank accounts of service users of Sense Scotland. 

A total of 10 residents at two of the charity’s facilities were affected before Ms Connor was caught. 

Ms Connor later apologised and told managers at the charity that she had “dwindled” the money away before being dismissed for gross misconduct.

She has now been given a 12 month sentence after the decision at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court

Sense Scotland have agreed to repay the money in full to the families affected, with a full review of services having taken place. 

A Sense Scotland spokesperson earlier told TFN: “In October 2022, we became aware of some financial irregularities in the finances of a small number of individuals we support in two of our services. 

“We immediately undertook a financial audit of the services and reported our findings to families, the police, and other relevant authorities and regulatory bodies, working closely with these bodies to assist with their inquiries.

“The staff member found responsible for these irregularities was dismissed by Sense Scotland in November 2022. 

“Sense Scotland has spoken with the families and guardians of the individuals affected and agreed to repay all funds. 

“The people we support will not be financially disadvantaged as a result of these irregularities.

“We have reviewed our policies, procedures and systems to ensure robust management of the finances of the people we support, and are confident that this is an isolated incident. Finances in all other Sense Scotland services are in order.”