Motion · S5M-19111 · 25 Sep 2019

A Place for Change, Throughcare Project

Lodged by Bob Doris (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 15 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the news that A Place for Change has received a £75,000 National Lottery Awards for All Scotland grant from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that A Place for Change will use the funding for its Throughcare project in the North of Glasgow, which supports people serving short-term sentences on their release to reintegrate back into their local communities; notes that, using its local connections, the project will be able to offer a range of volunteering opportunities and a chance to take part in local community projects to help reduce the cycle of offending; congratulates A Place for Change and its partners for their exemplary community service, and wishes everyone involved in the project a rewarding experience.

Supporters (15)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.