TASK Childcare Services

That the Parliament welcomes the announcement of £884,855 Big Lottery Fund funding to TASK Childcare Services in the Gorbals and south-east Glasgow; welcomes this investment in the local community, which will reduce barriers to childcare, support family learning and offer a range of educational, social and support services to individuals and families, including those who are disadvantaged by circumstances, vulnerable and socially and economically excluded; recognises the role of Glasgow City Council, which has agreed to transfer ownership of the building to TASK, and further welcomes this investment by the Big Lottery Fund in meeting its priorities of tackling disadvantage, advancing wellbeing and addressing inequalities.