Two overseas churches have donated more than £29,000 to CrossReach’s Covid-19 Emergency Appeal.

The Evangelical Church of Westphalia in Germany donated £17,596 (€20,000), and the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan pledged £12, 065 ($15,000).

Viv Dickenson, the chief officer of the Church of Scotland’s social care provider, said: “The generosity shown by our overseas partners will help to make a real diff erence to care home residents who are unable to see their closest family and are missing the faces of those they love.

“We have invested heavily in digital technology and are appreciative of this additional support, which will allow CrossReach care staff to help residents speak to their families and see their children and grandchildren.

“We have also been keen to ensure that our staff have the resources which they need to help them to be as connected and protected as possible throughout this pandemic and with the help of our partners will be able to keep that support going for as long as it is needed.”