That the Parliament congratulates Reach Across, which is based at The Haven in Arbroath, on marking its 10th anniversary as a registered Scottish charity; recognises the vital support that it provides to people experiencing mental health difficulties, including counselling, group work, peer support and holistic therapies; understands that the charity was founded following the loss of a loved one to suicide and has become an important source of compassion, hope and practical support for people across Arbroath and Angus; commends Sandra Ramsay, Ryan Ramsay, Donna Bow, the trustees, volunteers and supporters for their dedication to reducing stigma and helping people through difficult times; congratulates Reach Across on receiving The King’s Award for Voluntary Service in 2024, and wishes everyone involved continued success in the years ahead.
Supported by: Karen Adam, Heather Anderson, Colin Beattie, Dawn Black, Gary Bouse, Miles Briggs, Ariane Burgess, Yi-pei Chou Turvey, Jackie Dunbar, Katie Hagmann, Fulton MacGregor, Stuart McMillan, Alyn Smith, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance