Brief project description
A major expansion and upgrading of the Boyndie Visitor Centre building has taken place, providing more space and better accommodation for both customers and clients and also providing the ability for young people with mobility issues (use of wheelchair, walking aids, etc) to be able to gain from a wider selection of learning opportunities and work experience. ...
Brief project description
Funding towards a new tri-shaw cycle to take residents of local care homes in the Denny and District area out for a ride.
Anticipated results
The Communities Along the Carron Association’s Cycling Without Age project began in 2016. Volunteers take the residents of local care homes out for a ride on tri-shaws which have large wheels and can go...
Brief project description
Installation of moorings pontoon, bridge, plinth and access path
Anticipated results of the project
Increased numbers of visiting yachts and high quality facilities for visitors with improved all weather access to the shore. We anticipate that more visitors will have a really positive economic impact on local businesses.
Name of the community benefit fund
Dunvegan Community Trust
Wind farm
Ben Aketil
Location
Loch Dunvegan, Skye
Starting...
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The purchase of the property guarantees the future of Thornton Road Community Centre
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Brief project description
Part Purchase (£25,000) of Community Centre for which sub-lease was held. Match funding for a years Exercise and Tai Chi classes for older people (£2,500)
Anticipated results
The purchase of the property guarantees that the Thornton Road Community Centre will continue to exist for the benefit of all ages in the local community. The exercise and tai chi classes for...
Brief project description
Golspie's Shore Street Car Park now boasts a double cross country skier, a double air walker and a double air skier.
Anticipated results
Encourage health and well-being both physically and psychologically particularly in young people
Name of community benefit fund
Kilbraur Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund
Name of the community
Golspie
Wind farm
Kilbraur
Project location
Golspie
Starting date
May 2016
Total project budget
£7,643
Support provided by Falck Renewables
£7,000
Brief project description
The building of a safe path for walking and cycling from Whitehills to popular local woodland.
Anticipated results
Being able to walk to the wood from school has allowed the local primary school to take part in the Forest Schools out door learning and John Muir Awards schemes
Name of community benefit fund
Whitehills & District Community Council
Name of the community
Whitehills
Wind...
Brief project description
To replace the existing and expensive to run oil heating system in the Glengarry and District Community Hall, with an environmentally friendly and more economic system. The solution was to install a ground source heat pump system and apply for the RHI (Renewable Heat Incentive) grant on completion.
Anticipated results of the project
The system was installed and commissioned...
Brief project description
As a result of NHS constraints, only one ambulance serves the north west of Skye, covering a large area from Edinbane to Portnalong. In order to save crucial minutes, the Dunvegan Crew sought funding for an ambulance car to be used by the second crew member. This means that they can choose to go direct to the...
Brief project description
Outdoor learning and play area installed at Woodpark Primary School
Anticipated results
To enable the children to learn and play outside which allows them to interact with each other and promotes a more active lifestyle and improves health and wellbeing.
Name of community benefit fund
Nutberry Community Benefit Fund
Name of the community
Lesmahagow
Wind farm
Nutberry
Location
Woodpark Primary School, Lesmahagow
Starting date
April 2016
Total project budget
£13,019
Support provided...
Brief project description
Refurbishment of old stables into a store for boats and gear.
Anticipated results of the project
The club has been running since 1960 and has expanded since then, with visitors to the area now able to use the club’s boats. The new boat shed is only 55 metres from the moorings on the loch which makes storage of boats...
SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY NETWORK
West Browncastle – South Lanarkshire, Scotland
Near Strathaven in South Lanarkshire, West Browncastle Wind Farm has 12 turbines. Funding goes to the South Lanarkshire Renewable Energy Fund which...