Aberdeen Inspired Supports Pay It Forward Scheme

That the Parliament welcomes Aberdeen Inspired’s support for the Crowdfunder UK Pay It Forward initiative, which allows customers to buy goods and services from local businesses to be redeemed at a later date, after COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted; understands that many small businesses in the city are struggling to survive financially as a result of the current lockdown, and that the Pay It Forward scheme allows them to earn money to pay the costs involved in running a business, with customers able to redeem their purchase at a later date; commends the pioneering participants, Melt cafe, Ellees hairdressers and the community initiative Aberdeensoup, and looks forward to more Aberdeen businesses benefiting from the digital high street with a view to long-term financial survival.