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Chamber and committees

Community Impact of West Dunbartonshire Group Recognised on Awards Shortlist

  • Submitted by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour.
  • Date lodged: Monday, 16 May 2022
  • Motion reference: S6M-04392

That the Parliament commends West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare on being shortlisted in the Community Action category in the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) Scottish Charity Awards 2022; understands that the Community Action award commemorates community-led groups and organisations who are making a big difference to a small community; understands that SCVO, which is the national membership organisation for the voluntary sector, aims to support, promote and develop a confident, sustainable voluntary sector in Scotland; further understands that West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare is a community-led group delivering services across the local area, including emergency food deliveries, a school uniform bank, a baby bank and a Christmas toy bank; believes that the contributions by the group have been invaluable to individuals and families across West Dunbartonshire, and congratulates the group on its achievement in being shortlisted.


Supported by: Clare Adamson, Alasdair Allan, Sharon Dowey, Ruth Maguire, Emma Roddick, Paul Sweeney