African Challenge Scotland

That this House commends African Challenge Scotland, based in Springburn, for its work supporting the African community in Glasgow; welcomes the news that it has received significant funding from The National Lottery Community Fund that will go towards providing food, energy and climate action related support to 100 African families in north-east Glasgow, supporting them through the cost of living crisis; congratulates the charity on its successful mentoring programmes and homework clubs, which support young black and ethnic individuals; acknowledges the importance of their men’s and women’s clubs, aimed at integrating older adults into Glasgow society and breaking down language barriers; applauds all the volunteers involved with African Challenge Scotland; and praises their selfless hard work.