Motion · S6M-18479 · 7 Aug 2025
Recognition of Asda Foundation Grants Supporting Local Groups Across Motherwell and Wishaw
The motion
That the Parliament commends the Asda Foundation for its continued commitment to supporting local communities through charitable giving; recognises the valuable role played by community champions at the Asda stores in Motherwell and Newmains in facilitating grant support for local groups; welcomes the recent award of grants to five local organisations, including £500 to the 24th Motherwell Boys’ Brigade, £1,000 to the Lanarkshire Deaf Hub, £990 to You Are My Sunshine (YAMS), £532 to the Parent Council of Coltness High School, and £1,000 to Pathway Church; acknowledges the positive impact of these grants in addressing the rising cost of living and supporting children and young people, especially during school holidays, and congratulates all the recipients on their successful applications and ongoing contributions to community wellbeing.
Supporters (18)
- Karen Adam Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Jeremy Balfour 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
- Pam Gosal 5 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 5 Sep 2025
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Ruth Maguire 5 Sep 2025
- Audrey Nicoll 5 Sep 2025
- Alexander Stewart 5 Sep 2025
- Kevin Stewart 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Sue Webber 5 Sep 2025
- Annie Wells 5 Sep 2025
- Tess White 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.