AN award-winning Kilmarnock bakery has named Ayrshire Cancer Support as its charity partner of the year.
Brownings the Bakers will support the charity in memory of director Matthew Short, who died in December.
The partnership aims to honour Matthew's legacy by helping provide vital care and services to individuals and families affected by cancer across Ayrshire.
Declan McMahon, managing director of Brownings, said: "At Brownings the Bakers, we’re proud to stand alongside our community and support Ayrshire Cancer Support as our charity of the year, which has been chosen by the family of Matthew Short.
"Cancer touches so many families, as we at Brownings know only too well, and we want to play our part in supporting Ayrshire Cancer Support to make a meaningful difference.
"Through fundraising, awareness and the generosity of our colleagues and customers, we hope to help the charity continue its vital work for those in the local community who need it most."
The bakery will organise a programme of fundraising activities, including in-store activities and community events, with all proceeds going directly to Ayrshire Cancer Support.
The charity’s community fundraising manager, Carol-Anne Lamont, said: “We’re incredibly proud and honoured to have been chosen my Matthew’s family as Brownings charity partner for 2026-27.
"Being recognised by those who see the impact of our work in communities every day means so much to us.
"This support will help us continue delivering compassionate, professional and holistic care for anyone affected by cancer, ensuring no one has to face their journey alone.”
Fundraising will begin next week, with members of the Brownings team, including chairman John Gall, set to take part in the Mighty Stride, a 23-mile Kiltwalk in Glasgow.
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