THE YOUNG KARERS EAST SUTHERLAND (TYKES)

Early day motion 460, tabled 14 September 2016 by Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party). Signed by 14 members.

That this House congratulates Tykes on its recent grant of £10,000 from the Awards for All Scotland funding; recognises that Tykes is a charity which was established to provide information and support to children aged under 18 years of age who have a caring role within their family; notes that the funding will be used to expand the group's existing school drop-in service which provides lunchtime support to young carers who may live in more rural areas and are unable to access drop-in sessions in the Tykes Centre; further notes that the project will enable support to be provided in an additional six schools in the surrounding community; and commends all the volunteers at Tykes who invest their time and hard work to provide fantastic support services and activities for young carers in the local community.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 12, DUP 1, Independent 1.