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Motion · S6M-14950 · 17 Oct 2024

New Start Highland Recognised for Purposeful Business

Lodged by Rhoda Grant Standard Motion 18 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates New Start Highland on winning the Highland Council Award for Purposeful Business at the Prosper Highlands and Islands Business Excellence Awards 2024, which were held in Inverness; understands that the award recognised a small or medium-sized organisation that best demonstrates how a business can be both purposeful and profitable benefiting its people, supply chain, communities, customers and the environment; further understands that New Start Highland is a social enterprise committed to social and environmental sustainability that supports around 1,500 people each year who are at risk of homelessness and trying to move forward from places of crisis, and provides work experience and qualifications that pave the way for sustainable employment across the Highlands; commends the purposeful work of fellow nominees, The Apprentice Store and Highland BlindCraft Beds; recognises the commitment of Prosper to supporting business and prosperity in the Highlands and Islands region, and celebrates all the finalists and businesses for their positive impact and contribution to communities and the economy of the Highlands and Islands.

Supporters (18)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.