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Motion · S6M-02507 · 8 Dec 2021

East Lothian Groups Receive Funding from The National Lottery Community Fund

Lodged by Paul McLennan (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 14 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates the East Lothian groups in receipt of funding from The National Lottery Community Fund; understands that Dirleton Good Neighbours received over £7,000 to help fund the group’s outdoor market, Dunbar Traditional Music Festival received £9,500 to extend its events for the festival in 2022, Dunbar Surf Life Saving Club received almost £10,000 to help provide life-saving equipment and training for beach warden patrols, East Lothian Roots and Fruits SCIO received £9,000 to help with the installation of a summerhouse at its hub, which will provide more space for community activities and events; further understands that North Berwick Coastal Community Connections received almost £200,000, from the Improving Lives funding programme, to enhance existing projects that seek to reduce isolation and loneliness through drop-in cafes, provide befriending opportunities, as well as training volunteers as compassionate neighbours to support people facing terminal illness or dealing with bereavement; acknowledges what it sees as the great community benefit of these groups, and thanks the groups for their work in the community and congratulates them on receipt of this funding.

Supporters (14)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.