Motion · S6M-15137 · 30 Oct 2024
Hand of Solace
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates Hand of Solace on receiving a grant of £12,117 from the National Lottery Community Fund; notes that Hand of Solace, which was formed in 2018 and is based at Regent Quay in Aberdeen, offers support to socially isolated and disadvantaged members of Aberdeen, aiming to reduce social isolation and the impact of disadvantages to promote the health and mental wellbeing of service users to allow them to live happier lives; understands that this grant will be used to deliver a 12-month programme of activities specifically aimed towards helping black women in Aberdeen; hopes that these funds will help ensure that this programme is delivered successfully, and wishes Hand of Solace and its volunteers all the best in its endeavours.
Supporters (17)
- Karen Adam Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Jeremy Balfour 5 Sep 2025
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Stephanie Callaghan 5 Sep 2025
- Jackie Dunbar Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Annabelle Ewing 5 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 5 Sep 2025
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Rona Mackay 5 Sep 2025
- Ruth Maguire 5 Sep 2025
- Edward Mountain 5 Sep 2025
- Emma Roddick Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Elena Whitham 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.