Motion · S5M-15793 · 7 Feb 2019
Inverclyde Groups Benefit from The Robertson Trust Funding
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates eight Inverclyde groups on sharing a total of £372,500 in funding from The Robertson Trust; understands that Ardgowan Hospice received £30,000 towards its running costs, while Lyle Gateway also received £30,000 to employ a Community Development Leader; notes that the Jericho Benedictine Society was awarded £73,500 toward the running costs of the Jericho Addiction Recovery Service; recognises that the Moving On charity received £18,000 toward its running costs; appreciates that Starter Packs Inverclyde was awarded £30,000 toward employing a Project Co-ordinator; acknowledges that Craigend Resource Centre received the largest award locally of £180,000 toward the redevelopment of the centre; notes that Youth Connections received £10,000 for its Young Person’s Digital Skills Academy, while the 42nd Greenock & District Scouts was awarded £1,000 for activity equipment; believes that all of these groups make a positive difference to the lives of people in Inverclyde; thanks them for all their efforts in the community, and wishes them every success in the future.
Supporters (9)
- Jenny Gilruth Scottish National Party 8 Feb 2019
- Richard Lyle 8 Feb 2019
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 12 Feb 2019
- Ruth Maguire 12 Feb 2019
- Sandra White 12 Feb 2019
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 14 Feb 2019
- Tom Arthur Scottish National Party 18 Feb 2019
- Stewart Stevenson 18 Feb 2019
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 21 Feb 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.