Volunteer Development East Lothian National Lottery Community funding

That this House congratulates Volunteer Development East Lothian on receiving a funding of £200,00 from The National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will build on its existing befriending project (Engage) supporting young people who are vulnerable, and the befrienders will meet the young people weekly in an activity or session chosen by the young person to help address isolation, loneliness, mental health issues and disadvantages that the young people is experiencing; commends the group for their efforts in the community; and wishes everyone involved the best of luck with the future.