QUEENSFERRY CHURCHES CARE IN THE COMMUNITY

Early day motion 1820, tabled 12 November 2018 by Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 9 members.

That this House congratulates Queensferry Churches Care in the Community for receiving £3,200 in National Lottery funding; understands that it plans to use the funding to expand volunteering opportunities in North West Edinburgh and prevent social isolation and loneliness amongst vulnerable groups; commends the charity for the work that its does to support services for the elderly and carers including day care opportunities and its highly valued befriending service; notes that these services are hugely important to older people for their mental wellbeing, self-esteem and happiness; pays tribute to the many volunteers who give their time freely to providing these services and supporting the work of the charity; and wishes the charity all the best in its continuing efforts to help those who need it and for securing more funding in the future to meet its fundraising targets.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 4, Liberal Democrat 3, DUP 1, Labour 1.