An East Lothian charity which will toast its 40th anniversary next month has been praised in the Scottish Parliament by Martin Whitfield MSP.

Can Do, which provides a range of activities and services for local children with disabilities, is having a fundraising ceilidh in Dunbar on October 5 to help mark its milestone.

Martin Whitfield MSP said: 

“Can Do is a wonderful charity which has supported thousands of local families over the last 40 years with its range of play schemes, youth clubs, family fun days and other activities. I’m very pleased to help acknowledge and celebrate this important anniversary at Holyrood and wish everyone associated with the charity all the best for the future.”

Mr Whitfield’s full motion reads: “That the Parliament congratulates the East Lothian charity Can Do on reaching its 40th anniversary; notes that the much-loved, parent-led group provides an annual programme of activities for children and young people with disabilities in the area, including school holiday play schemes, term-time weekly youth clubs, residential weekends and family fun days; understands that, to mark the anniversary, a fundraising ceilidh is taking place on October 5, 2024, at the Harbour Chapel in Dunbar; commends all of the staff, volunteers and service users who have been associated with Can Do over the last 40 years on the commitment and hard work that it has taken to reach this significant milestone; and wishes them every success with their anniversary event and the charity’s future activity.”