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Oxgangs Neighbourhood Centre Secures Grant from the National Lottery Community Fund

  • Submitted by: Sue Webber, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 07 February 2023
  • Motion reference: S6M-07739

That the Parliament congratulates the Oxgangs Neighbourhood Centre on securing a grant from the National Lottery Community Fund, administered by the Corra Foundation from its Household Hardship Fund, to help people in the Oxgangs, Colinton Mains and Firrhill areas; understands that through this grant the Oxgangs Neighbourhood Centre will be able to distribute vouchers for food and essential items for those in the community who are facing real challenges because of the rising cost of living; pays tribute to the dedicated volunteers at the Centre who work tirelessly for individuals and families at this difficult time; recognises what it sees as the pivotal role that the Centre plays at the heart of its community, and acknowledges the excellent, established partnership between Oxgangs Neighbourhood Centre, the National Lottery and the Corra Foundation.


Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Russell Findlay, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Stephen Kerr, Bill Kidd, Douglas Lumsden, Ruth Maguire, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle