Charity steering youngsters way from crime inundated with requests

Rising costs have resulted in cuts to the income

A charity credited with steering young people away from a potential life of crime, says it’s underfunded and oversubscribed.

Heavy Sound in East Lothian has had part of its council funding cut in half in the last year, but says it’s determined to swallow the costs and continue to cater for its vulnerable people.

The First Minister paid a visit today.

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