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Motion · S6M-18354 · 18 Jul 2025

Scottish Men’s Sheds Association Founder Receives Honorary Award

Lodged by Alexander Burnett (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) Standard Motion 34 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Jason Schroeder on being awarded an Honorary Doctor of Business Administration by Robert Gordon University; understands that Jason is the founder and CEO of the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA), a charity focused on improving men’s mental health and tackling isolation by providing an environment for men to socialise and work on shared projects; recognises that the first Men’s Shed in Scotland was set up in 2013 in Westhill in the Aberdeenshire West constituency and now supports over 200 sheds across Scotland, making it Scotland’s largest member-led men’s health and wellbeing charity; commends Jason for his dedication to SMSA, and wishes Jason and SMSA all the best for the future.

Supporters (34)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.