Motion · S5M-21218 · 10 Mar 2020
Aberdeen Charity VSA Celebrating 150th Anniversary
The motion
That the Parliament acknowledges that the Aberdeen charity, VSA, is celebrating its 150th anniversary, after being founded in March 1870 as the Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor; recognises that VSA, which operates on 47 sites across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, employing over 600 staff, and helping thousands of people every year, provides vital support and services to people of all ages across four core areas: Children and Families, Adult and Community, Education and Learning, and Carers’ Support; understands that the charity has planned a year of celebrations to mark its 150th anniversary, including an Aberdeen City Council civic reception and a charity ball at Balmoral Castle; acknowledges the contribution that VSA has made in supporting the physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing of those in need across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, and commends the staff and volunteers who continue to help VSA to build a strong and caring community in the north east.
Supporters (10)
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 11 Mar 2020
- Bill Kidd 11 Mar 2020
- Mark McDonald 11 Mar 2020
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 11 Mar 2020
- Stewart Stevenson 11 Mar 2020
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 12 Mar 2020
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 12 Mar 2020
- Liam Kerr Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 16 Mar 2020
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 16 Mar 2020
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 19 Mar 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.