That the Parliament congratulates Branchton Community Centre in Greenock on securing a £217,195 grant from the National Lottery Community Fund for the next three years; recognises what it sees as the valuable contribution that the centre makes to the local community through its wide range of activities, classes, support services, community shop, breakfast club and family programmes; understands that the funding will help sustain and expand these services, support staff and development officers, and provide resources for additional activities and community engagement; acknowledges the centre’s work in supporting residents of all ages, including those with additional support needs and people living in local care homes; commends the dedication of the staff, volunteers and participants who make the centre a vibrant community hub, and wishes everyone involved every success as they continue to strengthen community wellbeing and reduce social isolation across Branchton and the wider Inverclyde area.
Supported by: Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Patricia Gibson, Clare Haughey, Paul Sweeney