Stepping Stones' 35th anniversary

Summary

That this House congratulates Stepping Stones, a mental health charity that helps people across West Dunbartonshire, on its 35th anniversary; notes that the member-led organisation was founded by local people determined to improve mental health awareness and support in their community; recognises its evolution into a trusted and well-established provider of mental health services, supporting around 1,000 referrals each year; commends its wide range of support, including peer-to-peer learning, counselling, psychoeducation, hospital drop-ins and its neurodiversity project; pays tribute to the dedication of its staff, volunteers, members and trustees whose commitment has sustained the charity for over three decades; acknowledges the challenges faced by voluntary organisations in securing funding and recruiting volunteer board members; and wishes Stepping Stones every success as it continues its invaluable work improving mental health and wellbeing across West Dunbartonshire.

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1. 10 September 2026

   Early Day Motion

   That this House congratulates Stepping Stones, a mental health charity that helps people across West Dunbartonshire, on its 35th anniversary; notes that the member-led organisation was founded by local people determined to improve mental health awareness and support in their community; recognises its evolution into a trusted and well-established provider of mental health services, supporting around 1,000 referrals each year; commends its wide range of support, including peer-to-peer learning, counselling, psychoeducation, hospital drop-ins and its neurodiversity project; pays tribute to the dedication of its staff, volunteers, members and trustees whose commitment has sustained the charity for over three decades; acknowledges the challenges faced by voluntary organisations in securing funding and recruiting volunteer board members; and wishes Stepping Stones every success as it continues its invaluable work improving mental health and wellbeing across West Dunbartonshire.

   Source: Early Day Motion

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• Douglas McAllister · Labour · Primary sponsor

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