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The inquiry, which has cost [pounds sterling]17.7 million to date, is currently hearing evidence relating to alleged historical abuse at institutions run by Quarriers, Aberlour and Barnardo's.

When Quarrier wrote a letter to a prominent newspaper about the appalling conditions for poor urban children, he was given an enormous gift of [pounds sterling]2,000, with which he was able to found an orphanage in Glasgow.

Led by Lady Smith, the inquiry is currently hearing evidence relating to alleged historical abuse at institutions run by Quarriers, Aberlour and Barnardo's.

Quarrier's had bases in Glasgow, Largs and Ardrossan as well as the village near Bridge of Weir, which started to be "wound down" in the 80s.

He is the brother-in-law of "Beast in the Belltower" John Porteous, 77, who got eight years in 2002 for abusing two boys in his care at Quarrier's.

The woman lived in the late 50s and early 60s at Quarrier's Village in Renfrewshire, which consisted of dozens of homes for orphans and destitute children known as "cottages" run by "house parents".

Sandy Wilson is back in his home in Quarrier's Village where he lived before being jailed for abusing eight girls.

Thomas Hagan, 82, was a resident at Quarrier's Village, in Renfrewshire, between 1938 and 1952 and said it "ruined" his life.

The man described how, in the 1960s, his house parents at Quarrier's Village would hit, push or shout at children repeatedly, on a daily basis.

Among the charges, Kelly is accused of failing to document a receipt after a patient handed over cash when admitted to the epilepsy centre, in Quarrier's Village, Renfrewshire.

The project, run with charity Quarriers, has been a lifeline for up to 37 teens at a time, offering a safe haven and 24/7 support from trained staff.

Bosses at social care charity Quarriers say the scheme transforms the lives of older people and those who care for them.

To find out more about the scheme go to: quarriers.org.uk/ services/adult-family-placement/ or call 0141 954 1010.

It was while trying to rebuild her life that she found Quarriers Renfrewshire Head Injury Service and its weekly support group, The Sunshine Club.

Moray MP Douglas Ross met Quarriers in Elgin to see work being done.