Motion · S5M-23376 · 16 Nov 2020

Stirling CAB, Investing in Volunteers

Lodged by Alex Rowley Standard Motion 16 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Stirling Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) on receiving a prestigious Investing in Volunteers accreditation award for the second time; understands that this accolade recognises the professionalism of the systems and structures that support its volunteers, who help provide the vital advice service to the citizens of Stirling; commends the organisation for demonstrating good practice in relation to volunteer management and meeting all nine indicators and 46 practices for the award; understands that Stirling is the only CAB in Scotland to achieve this accolade; commends it for providing free, impartial and confidential advice to 7,754 citizens in 2020 on 11,746 different topics throughout the district and generating £1.6 million of income to some of the area's most vulnerable people, which is a return of £20.77 for every pound of local authority investment, and recognises the hard work of all CAB volunteers and staff across the country and the brilliant work that they do in communities.

Supporters (16)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.