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Motion · S6M-09517 · 13 Jun 2023

Befriend Motherwell Receives National Lottery Funding to Combat Loneliness

Lodged by Clare Adamson (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 17 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Befriend Motherwell SCIO on receiving £184,996 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the funding will allow Befriend Motherwell SCIO to continue its befriending service, as well as extend its service for the next three years; further understands that the befriending service provides support to over-65s across Motherwell who find themselves living in isolation, and currently supports almost 200 people; considers that loneliness was a public health crisis before COVID-19, but that it is now so much worse; believes that the cost of living crisis is also having a devastating impact; thanks the National Lottery Community Fund and all the befriending volunteers across Scotland for their dedication and commitment to the community, and wishes them all the best for the future.

Supporters (17)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.