Falkirk Foundation has welcomed recognition in the UK Parliament, with local MP Euan Stainbank tabling an Early Day Motion congratulating the Falkirk Foundation on its involvement in Centre Circle.
The £850,000 partnership will support around 500 families across five Scottish communities, helping tackle child poverty and pressures including financial hardship, mental health, employment and childcare.
Here in Falkirk, Centre Circle will build on the Foundation’s existing programmes and local partnerships, helping families access practical, financial and wellbeing support earlier and more easily.
The recognition also provides an opportunity to celebrate the Foundation’s wider work. This includes helping young people gain qualifications and move towards employment, supporting mental wellbeing, and creating opportunities for people of different ages and abilities to take part in football and community activities.
Derek Allison, Chief Executive of Falkirk Foundation, said:
“We’re proud to see our role in Centre Circle recognised in Parliament. It is a welcome acknowledgement of the Foundation’s contribution to Falkirk and an opportunity to thank our staff, volunteers and partners for the work they put in every day.
“We want people to know what is available through the Foundation, whether that is support for their family, an opportunity to learn or somewhere to take part and feel included. Centre Circle will help us build on that work for Falkirk supporters and the wider community.”
In his letter to the Foundation, Euan Stainbank MP said: “Thank you for your continued work supporting young people and families throughout Falkirk.”
The Foundation thanks Euan for the recognition and everyone whose participation, time and support make its work possible.
