ONE of the biggest names in shipbuilding Sir Eric Yarrow has pledged cash to help needy children living in Inverclyde.
The one-time chairman of Yarrow Shipbuilding, who lives in Kilmacolm, has donated £3,000 to the Children in Poverty charity set up by local man Pat Burke.
Sir Eric’s money will help the organisation send around 40 youngsters get a holiday next year.
It is the latest in a number of kind hearted gestures by people from all walks of life in the district.
On giving the donation Sir Eric, 95, said: “I have been sent particulars about Children In Poverty which seems to be a most worthy cause to support.
“I am sure the £3,000 will be put to good use.”
The donation came thanks to his good friend the Lord Lieutenant Guy Clark, who is a loyal supporter of the charity and its work.
Sir Eric Yarrow was born into the shipbuilding dynasty founded by his grandfather.
He went on to be chairman of the company and then its parent firm. As a young man he also fought in the Second World War and was part of the fighting retreat from Burma.
He was at the helm of Yarrow, which built warships on the Clyde, during some of its most turbulent times.
Sir Eric later went on to be chairman of the Clydesdale Bank.
He lives in Kilmacolm with his wife Lady Joan.
Children in Poverty chairman Mr Burke is thrilled with the support from the shipbuilding stalwart.
He said: “It is a magnificent gesture. The money shall be used to provide holidays for 40 children from families in Inverclyde, who reside in the highest areas of multiple deprivation, at Hunters Quay Holiday Village Park near Dunoon in July next year.
“We would like to thank Sir Eric for his generosity.”
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In recent weeks the Inverclyde charity has been overwhelmed with the generosity of local people.
They also received a £35,000 donation from the Morrisons supermarket to buy a holiday home.
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