Motion · S6M-17830 · 4 Jun 2025
Changes Celebrates Three Years of Befriending
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates Changes East Lothian on its befriending programme, which has successfully completed three years; notes that Changes' befriending programme connects people who are feeling lonely or isolated with friendly and supportive volunteer befrienders, to meet one-to-one on a regular basis; understands that the service has the aim of connecting the user with group-based activity to help them grow; commends the work of the volunteer befrienders, and thanks everyone at Changes East Lothian.
Supporters (16)
- Karen Adam Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Jeremy Balfour 5 Sep 2025
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Alexander Burnett 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
- Sandesh Gulhane 5 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 5 Sep 2025
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Ruth Maguire 5 Sep 2025
- Kevin Stewart 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Evelyn Tweed 5 Sep 2025
- Sue Webber 5 Sep 2025
- Tess White 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.