FINNIE PRAISES 10 YEARS OF BARNARDO'S WORKS

Written by Ross Finnie on Tue 2nd Jun 2009

FINNIE PRAISES 10 YEARS OF BARNARDO'S WORKS

West of Scotland Liberal Democrat MSP Ross Finnie has praised the hard work and dedication of Barnardo's Works Renfrewshire as it celebrates its 10th anniversary of helping disadvantaged young people.

Renfrewshire is celebrating the 10th anniversary of children's charity Barnardo's Works Renfrewshire, formerly called youthbuild, the project that enables disadvantaged young people from Renfrewshire's most deprived communities to access sustainable employment.

Commenting Mr Finnie said:

"I congratulate Barnardo's Works Renfrewshire for its 10 years of dedication to helping disadvantaged young people across Renfrewshire.

"The hard work and commitment of Barnardo's staff, Renfrewshire Council and the local employers must also be praised for there 10 years of helping disadvantaged young people from Renfrewshire's most deprived communities to access sustainable employment.

"I have submitted a motion in Parliament celebrating Barnardo's Works Renfrewshire's 10th anniversary and I hope in another 10 years time I am submitting another motion celebrating 20 years of Barnardo's Works Renfrewshire."

Ends

Notes to Editors

Copy of Parliamentary motion included below

S3M-04289 Ross Finnie (West of Scotland) (Scottish Liberal Democrats): Celebrate Barnardo's Works Renfrewshire's 10th Anniversary- That the Parliament celebrates the 10th anniversary of children's charity Barnardo's Works Renfrewshire, formerly called Youthbuild, the project that enables disadvantaged young people from Renfrewshire's most deprived communities to access sustainable employment, and congratulates all who have successfully run the project, including Barnardo's, Renfrewshire Council and the local employers, and the young people themselves who have been helped into employment through the programme.

Lodged on Monday, June 01, 2009; Current