WAT IF? Area Map
Our AimsTo engage in activities which benefit and support the rural community principally by:
Projects supported or undertaken by WAT IF? must be charitable and relevant to the Trust's purpose, which are:
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About WAT IF?WAT IF? is a passionate and dedicated locally-based organisation focused on improving the quality of life for residents in the WAT IF area (see map). We deliver community development projects that tackle the issues of greatest concern to our community such as poor broadband, lack of services and support for young and older people. Our 5 year Community Action Plan gives an overview of our current aims and objectives. We work with groups and individuals in the local community as well as many external agencies.
Board of TrusteesThe Board of Trustees are appointed by the members and meet 6 times a year.
Current Board of Charity Trustees Chairperson - Shivali Fifield Vice Chairperson - John Tucker Secretary - Cass Delaney Treasurer - Anne Gordon Member Trustees Myra Dick G Hamilton Charlie Campbell Tabatha McCree-Cox Alistair Marshall |
Background
In February 2011, a group of local residents formed the WAT Improvement Group as a formally constituted, “not for profit” organisation without charitable status. The objectives of the group were to carry out small scale projects and improve the environs of the area to:
Current Legal Status
The Woolfords, Auchengray and Tarbrax Improvement Foundation (known as WAT IF?), was established as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) on 28 November 2012. The SCIO is governed by 11 Elected Member Trustees who form the Board and currently employs 2 full and 4 part time staff.
- improve the conditions of life for the community
- promote the advancement of civic responsibility and community development
- investigate the formation of a community Development Trust to attract funding for sustainable community project.
- ensure membership was open to all persons who accepted the aims of the organisation and reside in Woolfords, Auchengray, Tarbrax and its environs.
Current Legal Status
The Woolfords, Auchengray and Tarbrax Improvement Foundation (known as WAT IF?), was established as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) on 28 November 2012. The SCIO is governed by 11 Elected Member Trustees who form the Board and currently employs 2 full and 4 part time staff.