North East Sensory Services (NESS) Funding
- Submitted by: Douglas Lumsden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Friday, 10 December 2021
- Motion reference: S6M-02518
That the Parliament congratulates North East Sensory Services (NESS) on receiving a £100,000 funding donation from Barclays 100x100 COVID-19 Community Relief Programme; notes that Barclays 100x100 COVID-19 Community Relief Programme has made 100 donations of £100,000, and plans to make a further 50 donations; further notes that North East Sensory Services (NESS) is a charity based in the north east, which provides support services for people with hearing and visual impairments; understands that this funding will enable NESS to continue to provide support to deaf and blind people in using accessible electronic devices to stay better connected with their friends and family, especially during periods of lockdown, and gives thanks to the charity for all of its hard work to improve the lives of those most vulnerable to isolation.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Donald Cameron, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Russell Findlay, Kenneth Gibson, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Rachael Hamilton, Stephen Kerr, Bill Kidd, Ruth Maguire, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White