Connect Berwickshire Youth Project Receives £15,450 from the National Lottery Community Fund

That the Parliament congratulates Connect Berwickshire Youth Project on receiving £15,450 from the National Lottery Community Fund to allow the organisation to continue its welfare support, advice and signposting service for young people and their families across Berwickshire; recognises the important role played by locally based youth services in ensuring that young people can access trusted advice and support close to home; understands that Connect Berwickshire Youth Project works with young people across communities, including in Duns, Eyemouth and Coldstream; recognises the particular challenges that can be associated with delivering and accessing services across rural communities; considers that early support, positive activities and trusted relationships can make an important contribution to young people's confidence, wellbeing, skills and future opportunities; commends the staff, volunteers, young people and families involved with the project; thanks National Lottery players for supporting youth provision in Berwickshire, and wishes Connect Berwickshire Youth Project continued success in its work with young people and their families.