Bill Russell Woodburn Youth Project

That this House celebrates the invaluable contribution of the Bill Russell Woodburn Youth Project for its dedication to fostering a supportive environment for children and young people aged eight to 14 years old in Midlothian; notes with appreciation that the project has been awarded a grant of £18,114 to facilitate its one-year endeavour; recognises the significance of this funding in enabling the project to provide essential support and opportunities to up to twenty young participants through two drop-in sessions on Saturday afternoons; further acknowledges the positive impact of such initiatives in promoting social inclusion, personal development and community cohesion; and calls on the Government to support grassroots organisations like the Bill Russell Woodburn Youth Project which play a crucial role in empowering young people and building stronger, more resilient communities.