WAT IF? large grant awarded to help preserve local heritage for future generations
WAT IF? (Woolfords, Auchengray and Tarbrax Improvement Foundation) recently awarded £2,500 through their Large Grant Scheme to the Auchengray Church Centre Trust for their Church Window Restoration Project – the project will restore the stained glass windows and associated stonework in the B-Listed Auchengray Church. After many months fundraising by the Auchengray Church Centre Trust, there are now sufficient funds for the project to begin and the first phase is scheduled to start on 7th September (2015).
WAT IF? is the local community development trust covering the three villages and settlements within a 5km radius of Stallashaw Moss and is funded by Muirhall Windfarm Extension Ltd. The Trust developed a 5 year action plan in consultation with the community in 2012, and projects have included the refurbishment of Woolfords Village Hall and a broadband technical review.
The Trust allocates 20% of the annual funds for the grant schemes; residents can apply for up to £500 throughout the year for community projects in the small grant scheme and organisations or local groups can apply for up to £2,500 twice a year in the large grant scheme. So far this year the small grant scheme has awarded over £2,400 for small projects ranging from landscape improvements, push-gritters, sports equipment for the school and most recently a small grant has funded buses for a district reunion dance.
(Sept 2015)
WAT IF? (Woolfords, Auchengray and Tarbrax Improvement Foundation) recently awarded £2,500 through their Large Grant Scheme to the Auchengray Church Centre Trust for their Church Window Restoration Project – the project will restore the stained glass windows and associated stonework in the B-Listed Auchengray Church. After many months fundraising by the Auchengray Church Centre Trust, there are now sufficient funds for the project to begin and the first phase is scheduled to start on 7th September (2015).
WAT IF? is the local community development trust covering the three villages and settlements within a 5km radius of Stallashaw Moss and is funded by Muirhall Windfarm Extension Ltd. The Trust developed a 5 year action plan in consultation with the community in 2012, and projects have included the refurbishment of Woolfords Village Hall and a broadband technical review.
The Trust allocates 20% of the annual funds for the grant schemes; residents can apply for up to £500 throughout the year for community projects in the small grant scheme and organisations or local groups can apply for up to £2,500 twice a year in the large grant scheme. So far this year the small grant scheme has awarded over £2,400 for small projects ranging from landscape improvements, push-gritters, sports equipment for the school and most recently a small grant has funded buses for a district reunion dance.
(Sept 2015)