Motion · S5M-17419 · 27 May 2019

Congratulating PLUS (Forth Valley) Ltd on Reaching its 30th Year

Lodged by Claire Baker (Scottish Labour) Standard Motion 4 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates PLUS (Forth Valley) Ltd on reaching its 30th year; understands that PLUS is a charity serving Stirling and the wider Forth Valley area, including Clackmannanshire and Falkirk, which aims to support disabled children and young people and their families through the provision of social inclusion, activities and short breaks; notes that the charity celebrated turning 30 with a party for the children, young people, their families and the charity's staff, which had over 130 attendees and affiliates; notes that the charity's first ambassador, Andrew Butchart, a Team GB athlete, was in attendance and was the honorary cake cutter; recognises the positive impacts that the charity has had on the young people and those who have received help and assistance from it; acknowledges the benefits of forging social connections and acknowledges that the respite provided for carers and families further positively impacts the children, young people, their families and the wider community, and extends its very best wishes to the charity for its continued success into the future.

Supporters (4)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.