That the Parliament congratulates CCI (Clydesdale Community Initiatives) on receiving £271,453 from the Big Lottery Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to improve the confidence and social networks of people with mental health issues or additional support needs in South Lanarkshire; notes that the participants will be provided with personal development support, self-management strategies and coping strategies to support their development, and acknowledges that CCI helps people who are facing barriers to employment and inclusion by providing them with a chance to make a valuable contribution to the community through participation in the delivery of commercial work.
Supported by:
Colin Beattie, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Ruth Maguire, Ivan McKee