GIVINGTUESDAY

That this House celebrates the contribution of charities and voluntary groups to society; notes the status of the UK as one of the most charitable nations in the world; acknowledges the generosity of millions of people in supporting charities by giving their time and money; believes that giving and helping others unites people across the globe as well as strengthening society at community level; welcomes the introduction of the global giving day #GivingTuesday to the UK by the Charities Aid Foundation and Blackbaud; urges businesses, charities and individuals across the country to participate in #GivingTuesday; and calls for hon. Members to take action in support of a good cause on 2 December 2014.