Aberdeen FC Community Trust, Mental Health Aberdeen and Charlie House have each received £1,000 from Hall Morrice in the seasonal gesture.

The chartered accountants and business advisers, which has offices in Aberdeen and Fraserburgh, made the donations to good causes instead of giving Christmas gifts to clients this year.

Mike Innes, business development director, said: “We wanted to make a meaningful impact in the North-east, so we’re supporting these deserving charities. Each makes a real difference to people’s lives in the region where our staff and clients live and work.

“By donating to them, we’re able to help them continue their sterling work and work towards their goals. It’s a sustainable and community-focussed way of making a difference through our Christmas giving.”