DUNFERMLINE's Amazon chief says they are "stepping up" its support for local community organisations as the online retailer reflects on its achievements over the last 12 months.

The latest edition of the Amazon Economic Impact report showed than more than £2.6 billion has been invested across Eastern Scotland since 2010 while workers continue to deliver for customers and good causes.

To date, Amazon has created around 3,000 full and part-time jobs in Scotland with more than 130 people having completed Amazon’s employability skills training programme and over 200 apprentices finishing the Amazon Apprenticeship programme.

The Big House Multibank which was co-founded by Amazon and former Prime Minister Gordon Brown in 2022, has donated over two million surplus goods to families in need across Scotland.

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Jamie Strain, general manager at Amazon in Dunfermline, said they were passionate about supporting the regional economy and the wider Scottish community through investments, job creation, charity donations and volunteering.

“Amazon continues to make a positive impact, including upskilling our employees and helping small businesses in our community reach new heights,” he said.

“While we continue to invest in the regional economy, we’re also stepping up our support of community organisations in Dunfermline.

"In 2024, our team has supported a wide range of organisations including Scot Baby Box Appeal, Lochgelly High School and CHAS through employee volunteering, product donations and financial support.

"We’re excited to continue supporting good causes over the coming months while we deliver for customers, sellers and communities.”