Motion text
That this House celebrates the success of Bridgend Pet Supplies, a social enterprise initiated by Bridgend Primary School in collaboration with the Social Enterprise Academy; notes the project's origins in addressing the local community's need for accessible pet supplies; praises the innovative approach taken by the learners, who conducted market research and utilised their skills in sewing and crocheting to create products; thanks the support received from parents and the generous donations of sewing machines and food mixers following the first Partnership Event; congratulates the learners on their entrepreneurial spirit, demonstrated by selling their products at school events, other schools' fayres, and the Social Enterprise Awards; further notes the enterprise's profitability and the learners' commitment to using their profits for a social cause; wishes them well with their plan to create a garden area for growing vegetables and establishing a community cafe to foster social interaction among local residents; and further celebrates all initiatives that empower young people, train crucial entrepreneurial skills and strengthen community ties.
Signatures (7)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Sullivan, Kirsteen
Labour
Signed on
21 March 2025
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
25 March 2025
Burke, Maureen
Labour
Signed on
1 April 2025
McAllister, Douglas
Labour
Signed on
3 April 2025
Ferguson, Patricia
Labour
Signed on
3 April 2025
Baker, Richard
Labour
Signed on
7 April 2025
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.