That the Parliament congratulates Charlotte Garscadden on winning the Highland Third Sector Interface Volunteer of the Year Award for her work supporting the LGBTQ+ community in Caithness; recognises her work as co-founder and chair of Stepping Out, a community group that supports LGBTQ+ people in Caithness by creating a safe space and helping to build the confidence of its users through regular groups as well as themed events; acknowledges her contribution to the organisation of Caithness Pride in 2025 and 2026, celebrating diversity, love and community with a day of parades, stalls, workshops and entertainment; understands that these were the first Pride events to be held in the area and are mainland UK’s most northerly Pride events; wishes Charlotte success in all her future endeavours, and thanks her for volunteering her time so generously for this important work in Caithness.
Supported by: Colin Beattie, Dawn Black, Holly Bruce, Ariane Burgess, Maggie Chapman, Cara McKee, Jenni Minto, Laura Moodie, Paul Sweeney