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Motion · S6M-12296 · 26 Feb 2024

Congratulations to Connect on its Fifth Anniversary

Lodged by Keith Brown (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 23 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Connect on its fifth anniversary; understands that the Clackmannanshire-based charity was established in Alloa in 2019, in partnership with St Mungo’s Parish Church, after a lengthy community consultation, which, it understands, demonstrated a clear need for a space for young people to help tackle social isolation; further understands that the organisation now occupies its own premises and has progressed from being run by volunteers to having a staff team of seven, comprised of a manager, coordinator, senior youth worker, three youth workers and a cleaner; notes that they now operate a service four days a week that remains free of charge, and which provides a safe place for any young person from P7 to 19 years of age; acknowledges that Connect was recognised by Youth Scotland in its impact report for its online work during the COVID-19 pandemic, and wishes the organisation continued success for the future.

Supporters (23)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.