Motion · S6M-07767 · 2 Feb 2023

Asda Foundation Grants to Coatbridge Charities

Lodged by Fulton MacGregor (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 18 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the awarding of funds from the Asda Foundation to Coatbridge charities; recognises that Kirkwood Craft Group/Classes and the Albion Rovers Community Trust were awarded £500 and £519 respectively; notes that this funding is from the Empowering Local Communities grant, intended to assist with the rising cost of living and support groups helping refugees; recognises that, through the U18 Better Starts grant, Albion Rovers in the Community 2007 was awarded £527; notes that this grant is focused on enabling the delivery of local initiatives to improve the lives of children and young people; recognises that, in 2022, the Asda Foundation donated over £800,000 to good causes and community projects in Scotland; commends its investment in helping the wider community, and wishes well to all those involved.

Supporters (18)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.