That this house recognises the contribution that the Carstairs Welcome All Hub has made to supporting communities through the covid-19 pandemic; understands that the organisation gained charity status in March 2020 and has worked throughout the public health crisis to provide food and support to people who need it most; notes that the organisation has provided over 400 food parcels to vulnerable people in Carstairs Junction, Carstairs Village, Forth and Cleghorn, supporting around 54 families to date; further understands that the organisation has expanded its support services to assist people in navigating the social security system as well as supporting those people who have become more isolated through the covid-19 lockdown; believes that the volunteers that have made the Carstairs Welcome All Hub a lifeline for local families are community heroes; and thanks those volunteers for their selfless work throughout the covid-19 pandemic.

That this house recognises the contribution that the Carstairs Welcome All Hub has made to supporting communities through the covid-19 pandemic; understands that the organisation gained charity status in March 2020 and has worked throughout the public health crisis to provide food and support to people who need it most;...

That this House congratulates the charity Blameless on securing £82,500 National Lottery funding from the Big Lottery Fund Scotland; commends the group's efforts to support children and families that have been affected by drug or alcohol addiction by providing recreational activities and opportunities for children and families, allowing them to escape from the pressure of their own life; celebrates that this group will use this funding to continue to deliver and expand their addiction support services, as well as providing further opportunities and support for volunteers; and notes that the activities will engage with 250 people, including children and their families, and 45 volunteers from across Lanarkshire .

That this House congratulates the charity Blameless on securing £82,500 National Lottery funding from the Big Lottery Fund Scotland; commends the group's efforts to support children and families that have been affected by drug or alcohol addiction by providing recreational activities and opportunities for children and families, allowing them to...

That this House congratulates Healthy Valleys on securing £322,946 in National Lottery funding from the Big Lottery Fund Scotland; notes that this group is a community-led health initiative with a focus on supporting rural South Lanarkshire communities; commends the group on using this funding to deliver the Resilient Families project, working with disadvantaged and isolated families with children under five and experiencing complex and challenging circumstances; and celebrates the group's endeavours to help parents develop the knowledge, skills, resilience and confidence to manage their circumstances and improve the lives of their children.

That this House congratulates Healthy Valleys on securing £322,946 in National Lottery funding from the Big Lottery Fund Scotland; notes that this group is a community-led health initiative with a focus on supporting rural South Lanarkshire communities; commends the group on using this funding to deliver the Resilient Families project,...

That this House congratulates Lanark Community Development Trust on securing £99,940 in National Lottery funding from the Big Lottery Fund Scotland; acknowledges the group's endeavours to develop and deliver community projects which have a social, environmental and economic impact; commends the group on using the funding to deliver a three year community gardening project, providing activities for the local community in Lanark; notes that the project will deliver a wide range of horticultural, educational, training and volunteering opportunities for local people of all ages and backgrounds; and celebrates that the project will help local people take control of their lives, reduce isolation, build resilience and improve wellbeing while also improving community connections.

That this House congratulates Lanark Community Development Trust on securing £99,940 in National Lottery funding from the Big Lottery Fund Scotland; acknowledges the group's endeavours to develop and deliver community projects which have a social, environmental and economic impact; commends the group on using the funding to deliver a three...

That this House celebrates the Machan Trust, a children and young persons charity, on reaching its 20th anniversary; notes that the Trust was established in 1998 as a joint churches initiative and now operates over 40 groups a week for children in Larkhall, Netherbum, Stonehouse and Ashgill; commends the charity's endeavours to build a stronger community and to make a positive difference to the life chances of young people by providing activities, experiences and opportunities; celebrates that the group has recently been awarded the active organisation of the year award at the Volunteer Action South Lanarkshire Third Sector Awards; and wishes the Machan Trust continued success in the future.

That this House celebrates the Machan Trust, a children and young persons charity, on reaching its 20th anniversary; notes that the Trust was established in 1998 as a joint churches initiative and now operates over 40 groups a week for children in Larkhall, Netherbum, Stonehouse and Ashgill; commends the charity's...

That this House congratulates Lanark in Bloom on winning a Gold Medal at the Keep Scotland Beautiful Awards; notes that this is the second year running that the organisation has been recognised at the awards and believes this is testament to the hard work of the volunteers; understands that the group supplies and maintains 50 hanging baskets and 60 containers around the town of Lanark and has helped improve the image of the town significantly; wishes the organisation every success in the future; and thanks those people for their hard work and dedication all year round.

That this House congratulates Lanark in Bloom on winning a Gold Medal at the Keep Scotland Beautiful Awards; notes that this is the second year running that the organisation has been recognised at the awards and believes this is testament to the hard work of the volunteers; understands that the...

That this House congratulates the Les Hoey MBE DreamMaker Foundation (SCIO) on securing £10,000 from the Big Lottery Fund's Award For All Scotland grant; acknowledges the support this organisation provides for children going through life-threatening illness; celebrates the endeavours of this charity to help children and their siblings enduring gruelling treatments to meet their idols; and commends the group on using its grant to organise family days and take some of the children it supports on outings.

That this House congratulates the Les Hoey MBE DreamMaker Foundation (SCIO) on securing £10,000 from the Big Lottery Fund's Award For All Scotland grant; acknowledges the support this organisation provides for children going through life-threatening illness; celebrates the endeavours of this charity to help children and their siblings enduring gruelling...

That this House congratulates 2166 (Hamilton) Air Training Corps on securing £5,898 from the Big Lottery Fund's Award for All Scotland grant; acknowledges the work the group does to train young people in flying and gliding, as well as allowing them the opportunity to take part in other outdoor activities; celebrates the group’s endeavours to create opportunities for young people to gain qualifications; and commends the group on using its grant to upgrade IT equipment and office furniture, which will be used by cadets undertaking training opportunities and for administration purposes.

That this House congratulates 2166 (Hamilton) Air Training Corps on securing £5,898 from the Big Lottery Fund's Award for All Scotland grant; acknowledges the work the group does to train young people in flying and gliding, as well as allowing them the opportunity to take part in other outdoor activities;...

That this House welcomes the commitment of TSB Uddingston to take part in the TSB Charity Partnership programme; applauds its decision to raise funds for local charity, St Andrew's Hospice as its new partner for 2016-17, which has been serving the people of Lanarkshire for 25 years delivering care and treatment for those living with life threatening illness; recognises the staff of TSB Uddingston will be working hard to raise money for the Hospice through many varied sponsored events; and wishes them every success in their fund raising activities.

That this House welcomes the commitment of TSB Uddingston to take part in the TSB Charity Partnership programme; applauds its decision to raise funds for local charity, St Andrew's Hospice as its new partner for 2016-17, which has been serving the people of Lanarkshire for 25 years delivering care and...

That this House congratulates Circle on securing £489,070 of funding through Big Lottery Fund's Investing In Communities grant; recognises that the Investing In Communities programme focuses on tackling disadvantage and addressing inequalities for people, families and communities in greatest need; commends Circle for the work it does at the heart of Central Scotland's most deprived communities to improve the lives of the most disadvantaged and difficult-to-engage children and families; and understands Circle will be using this grant to support women given non-custodial sentences and will work in conjunction on this project with Addictions Support and Counselling to focus on whole-family and addictions support.

That this House congratulates Circle on securing £489,070 of funding through Big Lottery Fund's Investing In Communities grant; recognises that the Investing In Communities programme focuses on tackling disadvantage and addressing inequalities for people, families and communities in greatest need; commends Circle for the work it does at the heart...

That this House congratulates Women's Aid South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire on securing £410,699 of funding through Big Lottery Fund's Investing In Communities grant; recognises that the Investing In Communities programme focuses on tackling disadvantage and addressing inequalities for people, families and communities in greatest need; commends Women's Aid for the work it does to support women, children and young people across Scotland who have experienced domestic abuse, as well as campaigning to end violence against women; and understands Women's Aid will use the grant to continue and extend the Cedar project, a therapeutic 12-week group programme for children and young people in recovery from domestic abuse, alongside a concurrent group work programme for their mothers.

That this House congratulates Women's Aid South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire on securing £410,699 of funding through Big Lottery Fund's Investing In Communities grant; recognises that the Investing In Communities programme focuses on tackling disadvantage and addressing inequalities for people, families and communities in greatest need; commends Women's Aid for...

That this House congratulates Swaddle Lanarkshire on securing £7,200 of funding through the Big Lottery Communities and Family Fund; commends its efforts in setting up a pre-loved baby and children's shop in Hamilton town centre; recognises the initiative of the charity to create a parenting space within the shop to be used as a drop-in area where parents can share ideas with peers; and looks forward to the social and financial boosts that this will give to parents in Hamilton and beyond.

That this House congratulates Swaddle Lanarkshire on securing £7,200 of funding through the Big Lottery Communities and Family Fund; commends its efforts in setting up a pre-loved baby and children's shop in Hamilton town centre; recognises the initiative of the charity to create a parenting space within the shop to...

That this House congratulates the Lanarkshire Epilepsy Support Group on securing £9,887 support from the Communities and Family Fund; welcomes its pledge to use this funding for a peer support project for families with children under age eight who have epilepsy; supports the Communities and Families Fund in its initiative to offer funding of between £250 and £10,000 to grassroots projects to improve the early learning, health and wellbeing for children which is jointly financed by the Scottish Government and the Big Lottery Fund; and recognises the vital community work done by the Lanarkshire Epilepsy Support Group for epilepsy sufferers and their families.

That this House congratulates the Lanarkshire Epilepsy Support Group on securing £9,887 support from the Communities and Family Fund; welcomes its pledge to use this funding for a peer support project for families with children under age eight who have epilepsy; supports the Communities and Families Fund in its initiative...

That this House welcomes the launch of Action Aid's Fearless campaign; understands that the campaign, launched last week, aims to create far-reaching change and encourage governments, women and men to take concerted action to tackle violence against women and girls around the world; notes with concern that one in three women across the world will experience violence in their lives and understands that violence against women is one of the most widespread violations of human rights; believes that violence against women has a widespread impact, not just holding back the women it affects, but holding back their families and communities too; understands that the Fearless campaign will put women front and centre, giving the public the opportunity to hear their stories, and contribute to the growing conversation; and commends Action Aid for its Fearless campaign and its efforts to give women a platform for their voices to be heard.

That this House welcomes the launch of Action Aid's Fearless campaign; understands that the campaign, launched last week, aims to create far-reaching change and encourage governments, women and men to take concerted action to tackle violence against women and girls around the world; notes with concern that one in three...

That this House welcomes Carers Week 2015; understands that Carers Week is an annual awareness campaign, which takes place between 8 and 14 June 2015 and is supported by six national charities, Carers Scotland, Carers Trust Scotland, MS Society Scotland, Macmillan Cancer Support, Independent Age and Age UK; notes that, by raising awareness of carers at a national, regional and local level, the week hopes to improve the lives of carers and the people they care for; further notes that Carers Week 2015 will see the launch of carer-friendly communities, which will aim to build communities that support carers in looking after their loved ones well, while recognising that they are individuals with needs of their own; understands that there are over 759,000 carers in Scotland with half of those struggling to make ends meet and 80 per cent stating that caring has a negative impact on their health; and believes that every effort should be made to ensure that carers receive all the support they require to continue their valuable service to the people that they care for.

That this House welcomes Carers Week 2015; understands that Carers Week is an annual awareness campaign, which takes place between 8 and 14 June 2015 and is supported by six national charities, Carers Scotland, Carers Trust Scotland, MS Society Scotland, Macmillan Cancer Support, Independent Age and Age UK; notes that,...