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Motion · S6M-07848 · 7 Feb 2023

Aberdeenshire West Groups Receive Grants from National Lottery Community Fund

Lodged by Alexander Burnett (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) Standard Motion 27 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament acknowledges that several Aberdeenshire West groups have successfully received funding from the UK-wide National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the grants awarded include a £6,000 grant for the Cactus Book Club, to send out wellbeing packages to young people aged 16 to 25 affected by long-term health conditions who live in rural areas, £3,500 for the Kemnay Community Council, to provide free local village events, such as their festive celebrations, to bring the community together, and a £10,000 grant to The Silver Circle SCIO, to continue its day-care provision, providing activities for older people within Strathdon and the surrounding area; celebrates that these funds are contributed by the National Lottery Community Fund to help communities thrive, and wishes these local groups the best for the future.

Supporters (27)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.