Drumchapel Against Racism campaign
Tabled 30 October 2025 by Patricia Ferguson
That this House commends G15 Thriving Places in Glasgow West on the launch of their Hope not Hate – Drumchapel against Racism campaign; recognises that the community groups’ anti-racism campaign, which is being brough back for its third year, seeks to unite the Drumchapel and wider Glasgow community to combat racism and promote inclusion; notes that the campaign’s launch event, held at Drumchapel Community Centre, featured a wall of flags representing the different countries Drumchapel residents have migrated from with the Saltire at the centre of the display; further notes that the event brought together community leaders, school children, members of the community, and politicians, included musical performances from five local primary schools as well as local groups Fortune Works, Antonine Court and the Good Vibes Choir, a presentation from Drumchapel High School’s anti-racism society, and a quiz; understands that, as part of the month-long campaign, a football tournament and ceilidh will also be organised by G15 Thriving Places; acknowledges that community workers from G15 Thriving Places have also been running visits to local primary schools to conduct a workshop with pupils called The Human Library, where an asylum seeker, refugee, or newly integrated member of the community is invited to share their story of coming to Drumchapel; and thanks G15 Thriving Places for running such an important campaign and all those supporting it, for their work to unite the community in the face of racism in a positive and caring manner.