Motion · S5M-21695 · 8 May 2020
Launch of Lord Provost’s Charitable Trust Covid-19 Hardship Fund
The motion
That the Parliament welcomes the launch of an emergency COVID-19 Hardship Fund by the Aberdeen Lord Provost’s Charitable Trust on 1 May 2020, in partnership with the Seven Incorporated Trades of Aberdeen and Aberdeen City Council; recognises that early funds raised include £50,000 from the Trades Widows’ Fund Charity, £100,000 from the Common Good Fund of the City of Aberdeen, substantial individual donations and money raised by crowdfunding; understands that all of the money collected through online fundraising will go to local charities to support residents who are struggling to cope with the impact of the current crisis; acknowledges the importance of communities taking action together to get through the COVID-19 lockdown, and commends all those supporting the Lord Provost’s Hardship Fund.
Supporters (8)
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 11 May 2020
- Mark McDonald 11 May 2020
- Liam Kerr Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 12 May 2020
- Bill Kidd 12 May 2020
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 12 May 2020
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 15 May 2020
- Tom Arthur Scottish National Party 28 May 2020
- Ruth Maguire 5 Jun 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.