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Motion · S6M-01152 · 8 Sep 2021

The Macmillan World's Biggest Coffee Morning 2021

Lodged by Alexander Stewart Standard Motion 30 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament supports the Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning 2021 initiative; understands that the official coffee morning date is 24 September 2021, and that the charity is grateful for events to be held at any time; acknowledges that this charity fundraiser event has generated millions of pounds in donations in past years, which helps to fund Macmillan services across Scotland to ensure that people living with cancer are able to access the physical, emotional and financial support they need; understands that around 98% of Macmillan's funding comes directly from donations, however, that disruption caused by COVID-19 has meant that demand for its services is exceptionally high whilst fundraising remains extremely challenging, and the charity has estimated that it could see a combined £40 million drop in its coffee morning income across 2020 and 2021; considers that Scotland’s cancer care system is under serious pressure, with many services and waiting times at a critical level despite the tremendous efforts of immensely hard-working and dedicated NHS staff, who are working round-the-clock to ensure that people are able to access care, treatment and support; encourages everyone in the communities who are able to do whatever they can for Macmillan’s coffee mornings; commends the charity and the work of its volunteers and fundraisers, and wishes them all the very best in their tireless endeavours.

Supporters (30)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.