AGE CONCERN GATESHEAD

Early day motion 861, tabled 7 February 2007 by David Anderson (Labour). Signed by 11 members.

That this House acknowledges the key role played by Age Concern Gateshead in delivering help and support to older people across the borough; congratulates it on helping people to access additional benefits totalling almost £723,000 in the last year; supports the services they give in advocacy, bereavement, promoting physical activity and in developing computer taster sessions; further congratulates all those who work, volunteer and fund the charity and those who have helped as volunteers in their charity shop to raise almost £31,000; recognises their partnership with Gateshead Council in developing a Skills for Life course; is pleased to note that they have been able to raise over £82,000 in their trading business; and wishes all concerned well for the future in continuing to deliver help and support for older people.

Signatures by party: Labour 11.