Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party), on Wednesday, 19 July 2023, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 6 members in total.
African Challenge Scotland
That this House commends African Challenge Scotland, based in Springburn, for its work supporting the African community in Glasgow; welcomes the news that it has received significant funding from The National Lottery Community Fund that will go towards providing food, energy and climate action related support to 100 African families in north-east Glasgow, supporting them through the cost of living crisis; congratulates the charity on its successful mentoring programmes and homework clubs, which support young black and ethnic individuals; acknowledges the importance of their men’s and women’s clubs, aimed at integrating older adults into Glasgow society and breaking down language barriers; applauds all the volunteers involved with African Challenge Scotland; and praises their selfless hard work.
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 1499
- Session
- 2022-23
- Other sponsors
- Stewart Hosie
- Drew Hendry
- Stuart C McDonald
- Alison Thewliss
- Allan Dorans
- Subjects
- Finance National Lottery African Challenge Scotland
- Link
- View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk
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- Timestamp
- 2023-07-24 15:20:46 +0100
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- http://data.parliament.uk/edms/61238
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