Seven charities and community groups in South Carrick are celebrating success in the latest funding round.
Over £85,000 was awarded for a range of projects at the July Carrick Futures Board meeting, from a grant award of £25,000 to contribute to the salary costs of a Project Worker to £5,220 to create a website promoting tourism within Girvan and the surrounds.
|
Applicant |
Purpose of Request |
Amount Awarded |
|
Children 1st |
To provide a salary for a new part-time project worker for the Carrick Family Wellbeing Service along with associated administration costs. |
£21,000 |
|
CRAG |
To develop the Strandline Festival of Light into a self-led walking trail in the town of Girvan and in surrounding villages and engage the local community in creative activity. |
£10,000 |
|
Girvan Town Team |
To create a website and purchase banners to promote and encourage tourism within Girvan and surrounds. |
£5,220 |
|
Colmonell Community Association |
To cover running costs for planned community events over three years. |
£8,000 |
|
South Ayrshire Community Transport |
To support the running of the bus service for the villages of Barr and Old Dailly, three days a week. |
£5,000 |
|
Girvan Youth Trust |
To contribute to the salary costs of the Life's a Journey Coordinator which supports local young people by linking them to experiential learning, personal development, volunteering and leadership opportunities. |
£25,000 |
|
Barr Community Shop and Stores Limited |
To contribute to the purchase price of the Barr shop building. |
£22,000 |
