Motion · S5M-17494 · 31 May 2019
Ignite Awarded Young Start Grant
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates Ignite on receiving £99,000 from the Community Fund's Young Start programme; notes that the organisation will use the funding to deliver free weekly drama sessions for young people aged eight to 24 living in Knightswood and Scotstounhill; recognises that Ignite will focus these sessions on BAMER (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee) communities and new migrants and, by doing so, aims to strengthen inclusivity, diversity and cohesion within Scottish communities; highlights that the funding will also support the development of theatre skills workshops; commends Ignite for its achievements within the Anniesland community, and wishes the organisation well with the implementation of its upcoming programmes.
Supporters (11)
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 31 May 2019
- Joan McAlpine 31 May 2019
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 31 May 2019
- Sandra White 3 Jun 2019
- Jenny Gilruth Scottish National Party 4 Jun 2019
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 4 Jun 2019
- Tom Arthur Scottish National Party 5 Jun 2019
- Gail Ross 5 Jun 2019
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 6 Jun 2019
- Ruth Maguire 18 Jun 2019
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 19 Jun 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.