AYRSHIRE COMMUNITY TRUST

Early day motion 603, tabled 26 October 2015 by Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party). Signed by 34 members.

That this House recognises the key contribution to North Ayrshire made by the Ayrshire Community Trust and its many volunteers; notes that the Trust has helped over 30,000 people become involved in volunteering in the local area, contributing to a myriad of different projects, including organisational support, training, independent examinations, administrative support, and much more; commends the Ayrshire Community Trust for its steadfast advocacy of volunteering, and its success in extending support to hundreds of organisations throughout North Ayrshire constituency; and congratulates the Trust on establishing the Saltire Awards for young volunteers, a programme that has been endorsed by the Scottish Government and seeks to recognise and reward young people who have given their time to get involved in volunteering activities at a local level.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 33, DUP 1.