Commending Montrose Community Trust on its Plans for the World’s First Purpose-built Dementia Meeting Centre Within a Football Stadium

That the Parliament recognises the work of Montrose Community Trust, which is the charitable wing of Montrose Football Club; understands that the Trust was created in 2012 to use sport to bring about positive changes for people in the community; recognises that, since 2022, the Trust has provided highly personalised support to people living with early-stage dementia at its Montrose Connections Dementia Meeting Centre; understands that this support is delivered through regular sessions comprised of activities designed to help those attending to maintain their confidence and autonomy; acknowledges that approximately 43 people were directly supported in 2025, with around 4,300 attendances by people living with dementia at the sessions in total; observes that, every six weeks, there are meetings for family carers, to provide guidance, the opportunity to meet others who care for a family member with dementia and to receive input from groups, including Alzheimer’s Scotland; welcomes the Trust’s plans to open the world’s first purpose-built dementia meeting centre within a football stadium, which will be located in The Gable End, a new community hub being developed and owned by Montrose Community Trust at Links Park Stadium; understands that the building is being designed with the University of Stirling’s Dementia Services Development Centre, to guarantee that the layout is dementia-friendly; believes that approximately £800,000 of the £2 million required for the project has been secured and further fundraising is ongoing; commends Montrose Community Trust’s work in supporting those affected by dementia, and wishes everyone involved all the very best for the delivery of the project.