Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Seema Malhotra (Labour and Co-operative Party), on Tuesday, 7 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 3 members in total.

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20th anniversary of the Trinjan group

That this House extends its congratulations to the Trinjan group and its committee as it celebrates its 20th anniversary; notes that it was founded on 27 April 27 2004 by Mohinder Dosanjh with Mindu Bains, Harbans Dosanjh, Usha Kiran Trikala, Tara Walia, Amarjit Sidhu, Jatinder Wadhva, Ranju Parshotam and Inderjit Takhar; congratulates and thanks its honorary volunteers who are vital for all its work; further notes that it has been steadfast in its mission to empower women and foster their engagement within local communities; acknowledges Trinjan's invaluable platform, providing women with opportunities for socialisation, networking, and sharing experiences; commends its fundraising efforts, including raising over £50,000 for the Mulberry Centre cancer patient support charity at West Middlesex University Hospital; notes that during lockdown it raised money for charities linked with the NHS, PSP and Encephalitis; recognises the impact of Trinjan as a lifeline for women facing loneliness and isolation particularly after bereavement or illness and its commitment to promoting women's health, fitness, and overall wellbeing; and applauds Trinjan's efforts in building alliances that promote community cohesion and charitable endeavours.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

726 

Session

2023-24

Other sponsors

Jim Shannon

Ruth Cadbury

Subjects

Charities Community development Anniversaries Women Fundraising Voluntary work Trinjan

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk