An aid and development charity has expanded its presence in Scotland with the opening of a new office.
Islamic Relief has moved to larger premises in Glasgow that will enable the agency to expand its charity work across the country.
Representatives from aid charities, interfaith groups, Glasgow City Council and Islamic Relief UK's head office attended the opening of its new Scotland office at McCormick House in Pollokshields, Glasgow.
The premises were opened on Friday by Angus Robertson, MP for Moray and the SNP's Westminster leader, who unveiled a plaque to mark the occasion.
Mr Robertson said: "It is a privilege to be here opening the new offices of Islamic Relief in Scotland. Over the last 33 years, Islamic Relief has gone from strength to strength. At times of hardship and for the most vulnerable, Islamic Relief has been there - ready and willing to help those most in need.
"I am delighted to see Islamic Relief expanding their presence in Scotland and the move is reflective of the commitment that the Scottish Government is showing towards international aid.
"We have a vision of Scotland's place in the world as a good global citizen, committed to playing its role in addressing the challenges faced by the world.
"Islamic Relief volunteers and staff are driven by the saying in the Quran that 'Whoever saved a life, it would be as if they saved the life of all mankind.'
"I am proud to be here alongside volunteers and representatives at these new premises so that Islamic Relief in Scotland can continue work by its guiding principles with its projects in countries around the globe."
The aid agency is one of the 13 UK NGOs that make up the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) and the relocation of its Glasgow office will enable the charity to raise more funds for its humanitarian aid work.
The UK charity raises funds through its clothes banks, including 30 in and around Glasgow and Edinburgh alone, and towns including Cumbernauld, Dundee, Kirkcaldy and Stirling. Each year it processes around 3,000 tonnes of donations and generates millions of pounds through clothes recycling to support worldwide projects.
Imran Madden, UK director of Islamic Relief, said: "We are delighted that so many representatives of charities and interfaith groups who are friends of Islamic Relief have joined us today for the opening of our new Scotland head office.
"These newer and much larger premises are representative of how our presence in Scotland has grown in recent years and is continuing to grow.
"Our Glasgow office will be a hub for our growing number of dedicated volunteers across Scotland who help us raise much-needed funds for our projects at home and abroad in many different ways, from being a charity ambassador and supporting our campaigns to working in our charity shops and the office."
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