Motion · S5M-19109 · 25 Sep 2019
Free Wheel North Woodworking Therapy Project
The motion
That the Parliament welcomes the news that Free Wheel North has received a £53,000 National Lottery Awards for All Scotland grant from the National Lottery Community Fund; recognises that Free Wheel North is an inclusive cycling charity engaged in various worthwhile activities in the community that aims to create a “fairer, healthier society by enabling people of all ages and abilities to cycle as part of their everyday life”; understands that Free Wheel North will use the funding toward its woodworking therapy project for people experiencing loneliness and isolation; notes that the project will provide opportunities for people to develop or improve their woodworking skills, and to work towards positive destinations such as volunteering, further education and employment; understands that over the next two years the project will work with over 100 people and 30 volunteers; congratulates Free Wheel North and partners on seeking to engage with those in need in a positive and affirming way, and wishes those involved the very best as they move forward with this project.
Supporters (14)
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 25 Sep 2019
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 25 Sep 2019
- Bill Kidd 25 Sep 2019
- Richard Lyle 25 Sep 2019
- Rona Mackay 25 Sep 2019
- Joan McAlpine 25 Sep 2019
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 25 Sep 2019
- Sandra White 25 Sep 2019
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 26 Sep 2019
- Stewart Stevenson 26 Sep 2019
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 26 Sep 2019
- Ruth Maguire 27 Sep 2019
- Gil Paterson 27 Sep 2019
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 29 Sep 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.