Motion · S6M-20711 · 6 Feb 2026
Economic Forum for Family Empowerment Scotland Receives £20,000 National Lottery Grant
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates the Economic Forum for Family Empowerment Scotland on receiving a £20,000 grant from the National Lottery Community Fund; recognises that this funding will be used to build on a previous award and continue to support families across a range of ethnic groups; acknowledges the positive impact that the organisation makes to New Scots migrants, refugees and asylum seekers through various projects, such as free community meals, cooking drop-in sessions, and befriending outreach programmes for single parents, young people, families and older people; commends the organisation for its commitment to helping those who have experienced significant adversity, and welcomes the support from the National Lottery Community Fund to continue this fantastic work.
Supporters (15)
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 6 Feb 2026
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 9 Feb 2026
- Stephanie Callaghan 9 Feb 2026
- Annabelle Ewing 9 Feb 2026
- Jamie Hepburn Scottish National Party 9 Feb 2026
- Bill Kidd 9 Feb 2026
- Audrey Nicoll 9 Feb 2026
- Kevin Stewart 9 Feb 2026
- Emma Harper 10 Feb 2026
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 10 Feb 2026
- Marie McNair Scottish National Party 11 Feb 2026
- Karen Adam Scottish National Party 12 Feb 2026
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 12 Feb 2026
- Jackie Dunbar Scottish National Party 18 Feb 2026
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 24 Feb 2026
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.