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Motion · S5M-22146 · 24 Jun 2020

Connect Alloa Awarded Funding from the Robertson Trust

Lodged by Keith Brown (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 15 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Connect Alloa on being awarded funding for three years from the Robertson Trust to appoint a Project Leader; notes that the volunteer-run charity aims to provide a safe environment for young people and young adults with a focus on reducing social isolation by running youth groups twice weekly; understands that the Project Leader will facilitate a number of projects, including for volunteering, peer mentoring, healthy eating initiatives, social enterprise, creativity and community events; recognises the importance of Connect Alloa’s designated outcomes of reducing feelings of social isolation, increasing engagement with the community and improving its clients' confidence in social situations; notes that it was founded following research that suggested that young people in the area needed a supportive space to engage with each other and build confidence; believes that Connect Alloa has managed to make incredible progress up to this point, despite having with limited resources, thanks to its resilience and “make do” attitude; thanks Connect Alloa for its continued outstanding work in the community, and wishes it every success for the future.

Supporters (15)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.