Motion · S7M-00096 · 20 May 2026
200th Anniversary of Glasgow City Mission
The motion
That the Parliament recognises the 200th Anniversary of Glasgow City Mission; appreciates that Glasgow City Mission is believed to be the world’s first City Mission and has been caring for marginalised people since 1826; welcomes its spirit-led, faith-filled and inclusive approach to supporting vulnerable adults and children within the city and its ongoing fight against poverty and disadvantage in Glasgow; notes that Glasgow City Mission's current projects includes its City Centre project, which offers a range of support to those in need, its Child and Family Centre in Govan and its Winter Project, which provides assistance to those in need of emergency accommodation; appreciates that Glasgow City Mission is independent and reliant on donations; thanks all donors, volunteers and staff for their dedication over the years, and wishes everyone involved in Glasgow City Mission all the best for the future.
Supporters (14)
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 20 May 2026
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 20 May 2026
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 20 May 2026
- Ariane Burgess Scottish Green Party 20 May 2026
- Michelle Campbell Scottish National Party 20 May 2026
- Bob Doris Scottish National Party 20 May 2026
- Murdo Fraser Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 20 May 2026
- Kirsten Oswald Scottish National Party 20 May 2026
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 20 May 2026
- Steven Bonnar Scottish National Party 21 May 2026
- David Kirkwood Reform UK 21 May 2026
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 21 May 2026
- Holly Bruce Scottish Green Party 26 May 2026
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 28 May 2026
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.