Motion · S5M-22112 · 22 Jun 2020

10th Anniversary of the Grassmarket Community Project

Lodged by Sarah Boyack Standard Motion 15 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates the Grassmarket Community Project on celebrating its 10th anniversary; notes the project’s formation from a partnership between Greyfriars Kirk (Church of Scotland) and the Grassmarket Mission, which was founded in 1890 and has historically provided services to homeless people in Edinburgh; highlights the project’s innovative approach to creating community and providing sanctuary and support to many vulnerable people, not only those experiencing homelessness but also people with mental or physical health issues, learning support needs or experience of addictions; celebrates its sustainable social enterprise model providing mentoring, social enterprise, training and education in a nurturing environment; considers that the project’s support for thousands of community members has been invaluable, helping them connect and reconnect to themselves, others and society, and wishes everyone involved well for the future.

Supporters (15)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.