HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS MSP HEARS OF DIFFERENCE INVERNESS CHILDREN PROJECT HAS MADE

Emma Roddick has heard of the difference the Inverness InSpire Project has made in the local community. 

The InSpire Project launched in 2016 offering “Bags of Hope” and has since grown to offer toiletries, emergency food parcels, uniform, and winter jackets for children and their families who are in need of extra support in the community. 

Almost 200 school uniforms were given out to children in the local area and over 150 warm winter jackets in the past year. 

Speaking on the project, Emma said: 

“The InSpire Project does amazing work in supporting the local community, providing warm jackets to children during winter, ensuring kids have appropriate clothing for school, and feeding families across the local area. 

“It was lovely to see that the project has a real sense of community spirit, with handmade knitted items donated and tote bags made out of recycled materials – these small things can make the world of difference to those in need. 

“It was incredible to see they have also created packages for babies aged 6-12 months as a kind of follow-on to the Scottish Government’s baby box. The great packages include baby-safe dishes, cutlery, dental products, first-aid kits, and a book to support families to get their baby onto solid food.  We know what a huge difference the Baby Boxes have made in giving all children in Scotland an equal start in life, but it is wonderful to see a local organisation take the lead in bridging to the next stage of development.

“Everyone needs and deserves a wee bit of help now and then, and this is a wonderful project and all those involved are making a real difference.”

For more information about the InSpire Project, click here.