That this House congratulates the charitable work by fundraisers in Scotland, such as the Charity Dinner held in Glasgow and sponsored by PG Papers, Dakhin restaurant and others in raising money to support the Kerala Chief Ministers Relief Fund following the worst rains in more than 100 years in which over a million people have been affected, notes the loss of more than 400 lives with many families having lost everything they had during the monsoon season; acknowledges the positive contribution which the Indian diaspora makes to life in Scotland and welcomes the positive action taken by this community and their friends in helping support the rebuilding of homes and infrastructure in Kerala.

That this House congratulates the charitable work by fundraisers in Scotland, such as the Charity Dinner held in Glasgow and sponsored by PG Papers, Dakhin restaurant and others in raising money to support the Kerala Chief Ministers Relief Fund following the worst rains in more than 100 years in which...

That this House notes that March is Brain Tumour Awareness Month across the UK; congratulates all brain tumours charities and their supporters for their activities to raise awareness of the disease; recognises that brain tumours are the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under 40; congratulates The Brain Tumour Charity on its excellent work funding pioneering research to raise awareness of the symptoms and effects of brain tumours; commends their UK-wide HeadSmart campaign which educates the public and healthcare professionals about the signs and symptoms of childhood brain tumours; encourages parliamentarians to support Brain Tumour Awareness Month; and urges the Government to take action to help deliver long-overdue improvements in brain tumour awareness, diagnosis, treatment, care and research.

That this House notes that March is Brain Tumour Awareness Month across the UK; congratulates all brain tumours charities and their supporters for their activities to raise awareness of the disease; recognises that brain tumours are the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under 40; congratulates The Brain Tumour...

That this House praises the work of FDAMH, Falkirk's Mental Health Association; notes that FDAMH is an independent mental health charity serving Falkirk and the district; further notes that FDAMH has grown·extensively since its formation in 1981, now serving one in every 70 people over the age of 14 in the Falkirk district, in addition to running a successful training academy increasing awareness of mental health and ensuring that our communities are prepared to help those in need; commends the work of FDAMH's staff and praises the laudable efforts of over 100 volunteers who support the delivery of the vital mental health services the charity provides; and wishes FDAMH every success for the future.

That this House praises the work of FDAMH, Falkirk's Mental Health Association; notes that FDAMH is an independent mental health charity serving Falkirk and the district; further notes that FDAMH has grown·extensively since its formation in 1981, now serving one in every 70 people over the age of 14 in...

That this House commends Bo'ness Academy on its community cafe project, which is supported by the local Tesco store and the food redistribution charity, FareShare; understands that Tesco, as part of its Community Food Connection programme, supplies surplus food, which otherwise may be wasted, to Bo'ness Academy, which uses the food to make meals for its community café; recognises that Tesco and FareShare’s programme has contributed to over one million meals being donated to community groups across Scotland so far, and over 10 million meals across the UK; applauds the work put in by pupils and staff at Bo'ness Academy for the café, leading to the advent of its now famous No Waste Banana Bread; congratulates Tesco on securing a nationwide advertising opportunity which saw the efforts of the branch on Bo’ness and Bo’ness Academy screened for the first time on ITV/STY during an episode of Emmerdale on 14 June 2017; recognises the impact that these programmes have on tackling food waste; and wishes Bo'ness Academy, Tesco and FareShare continued success and progress with their combined efforts to tackle food waste.

That this House commends Bo'ness Academy on its community cafe project, which is supported by the local Tesco store and the food redistribution charity, FareShare; understands that Tesco, as part of its Community Food Connection programme, supplies surplus food, which otherwise may be wasted, to Bo'ness Academy, which uses the...

That this House commends the work done by organisations and charities, such as the Royal British Legion, the Great War Society, the War Memorials Trust and the Ancre Somme Association, in commemorating the sacrifice made by the armed forces in the First World War and subsequent wars; notes that there are a great many organisations carrying out a breadth of important activities, from historical research and education about the UK's military heritage to the protection and conservation of war memorials; further notes that much of this work would not be possible without voluntary contributions and donations; and calls on the Government to provide financial assistance to support the work of these charities and organisations.

That this House commends the work done by organisations and charities, such as the Royal British Legion, the Great War Society, the War Memorials Trust and the Ancre Somme Association, in commemorating the sacrifice made by the armed forces in the First World War and subsequent wars; notes that there...

That this House commends the work of The Friends of Kinneil, a charity in the town of Bo'ness, to promote the heritage of Kinneil House, Estate, Museum and Nature Reserve in Bo'ness; congratulates the group on celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2016 and on being short-listed for the prestigious Scottish Heritage Angel Awards; praises all its volunteers for their achievements over the last decade, including guiding to the public at Kinneil House, an historic palace of the Dukes of Hamilton with what are considered to be the first 16th Century domestic wall paintings in Scotland, on selected open days through the year; notes that inventor James Watt did pioneering development work on the condensing steam engine, which later powered the industrial revolution, at Kinneil where his unassuming small workshop dating from the period of the 1769 patent still stands; and encourages all relevant partners in working together to develop and promote this attraction, and in plans to mark a special commemoration in 2019, which is both the 250th anniversary of that patent and the bicentenary of James Watt's death.

That this House commends the work of The Friends of Kinneil, a charity in the town of Bo'ness, to promote the heritage of Kinneil House, Estate, Museum and Nature Reserve in Bo'ness; congratulates the group on celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2016 and on being short-listed for the prestigious Scottish...

That this House congratulates Lucy Layton and her band on their fundraising efforts for Syria Relief; notes that the band have released a charity single, I'd like to teach the world to sing, with all proceeds going to Syria Relief and, specifically, the Step Forward campaign which raises money for prosthetic limbs for children injured by the war in Syria; further notes that the band performed at Syria Relief's Step Forward Event at the Shard in London, with the proceeds from ticket sales going to the campaign; and recognises the important contribution made by Lucy Layton and her band in raising both awareness and funds for the victims of the crisis in Syria.

That this House congratulates Lucy Layton and her band on their fundraising efforts for Syria Relief; notes that the band have released a charity single, I'd like to teach the world to sing, with all proceeds going to Syria Relief and, specifically, the Step Forward campaign which raises money for...

That this House is aware that Crime Awareness Week takes place from 8 to 15 October 2016; recognises that the Central Scotland Regional Equality Council (CSREC) is a charity that promotes equality, fights all forms of discrimination, promotes community cohesion and operates a Third Party Reporting Centre that reports hate crimes and hate incidents to Police Scotland on behalf of victims and witnesses; notes that CSREC continues to work to increase awareness of hate crime; and encourages anyone who experiences or witnesses hate crime to report it, either to Police Scotland or to a Third Party Reporting Centre such as CSREC.

That this House is aware that Crime Awareness Week takes place from 8 to 15 October 2016; recognises that the Central Scotland Regional Equality Council (CSREC) is a charity that promotes equality, fights all forms of discrimination, promotes community cohesion and operates a Third Party Reporting Centre that reports hate...

That this House congratulates Grangemouth Community Care on the vital support it has offered to older, infirm and disabled people over the last 40 years; recognises that it offers social opportunities such as lunch clubs, trips and excursions to help combat loneliness; and notes that this promotes independence which in turn assists people to stay in their community.

That this House congratulates Grangemouth Community Care on the vital support it has offered to older, infirm and disabled people over the last 40 years; recognises that it offers social opportunities such as lunch clubs, trips and excursions to help combat loneliness; and notes that this promotes independence which in...

That this House congratulates HomeAid West Lothian in Bathgate which provides support to those in the community facing economic and social exclusion; commends it on providing this type of service since 1984; recognises that it provides essential furniture and white goods for people who have been homeless or are on low incomes and are taking up new tenancies; notes that it also provides employment, training and volunteering opportunities; and further commends it on diverting 320 tonnes of reusable goods which would have otherwise ended up in landfill.

That this House congratulates HomeAid West Lothian in Bathgate which provides support to those in the community facing economic and social exclusion; commends it on providing this type of service since 1984; recognises that it provides essential furniture and white goods for people who have been homeless or are on...