£119,925 National Lottery Funding for Clackmannanshire and Dunblane

That the Parliament welcomes the award of £119,925 from the National Lottery Community Fund to organisations working across the Clackmannanshire and Dunblane constituency; congratulates Clackmannanshire Women’s Aid SCIO on receiving £5,000 to continue its Clacks Courage programme for children and young people affected by domestic abuse, FATHERS WAY on receiving £12,200 to continue its fathers’ support group in Alloa, Give a Dog a Bone... and an animal a home on receiving £20,000 to continue its companionship project for older people and the wider community in Alloa, Home-Start Clackmannanshire on receiving £19,754 to strengthen early years support for families in Tillicoultry and Alloa, Mums the Word: Nurturing Family Support C.I.C. on receiving £20,000 to continue and expand its community hub supporting families in Sauchie, Scottish Disability Sport on receiving £10,000 to support disability-inclusive engagement and events, The Wellbeing Circle CIC on receiving £13,050 to expand free wellbeing support in Stirling, and Venture Trust on receiving £19,921 to further develop its programme supporting people who have experienced life-changing challenges; recognises the important work that these organisations undertake to support families, improve wellbeing, reduce isolation and build stronger and more inclusive communities; acknowledges the contribution of National Lottery players in making these awards possible, and wishes all of the organisations every success as they continue their valuable work.