Revving up community spirit!
When you live in a rural village which has no public transport, being able to drive is important, and thanks to the local development trust, residents of Woolfords, Auchengray and Tarbrax can apply for financial support to help with the cost of driving lessons!
Grants of up to £250 are available for residents living in the WAT IF? area, and the Trust has just awarded its first grant to 18-year-old Rebecca Black:
“The driving lesson grant from WAT IF? has meant I can start my driving lessons right away. The application is super easy and Jemma, the Development Officer, was so helpful when I had questions about the grant. Staying out in the WAT IF? area I rely heavily on my parents for transport, whereas having my driving license means I’ll be able to travel to work, the train station to go to college and also meet friends whenever suits me, rather than when I’m able to get a lift”
The Driving Lesson Grant is one of several funds which have been recently developed by the Trust, including the WAT Next? Education Grants and Healthcare Access Fund. These run alongside the existing Community and Events grants which many local groups have already benefitted from.
Jemma Black, Development Officer for WAT IF? explains the importance of the grant schemes:
“As well as developing projects which impact our communities, we are keen to provide direct support where it is really needed. Driving is something that many people take for granted, but when you live in a rural area even getting to college or work can be difficult. We are thrilled to award the first Driving Lesson Grant to Rebecca, and wish her all the best in her lessons.”
(April 2017)
When you live in a rural village which has no public transport, being able to drive is important, and thanks to the local development trust, residents of Woolfords, Auchengray and Tarbrax can apply for financial support to help with the cost of driving lessons!
Grants of up to £250 are available for residents living in the WAT IF? area, and the Trust has just awarded its first grant to 18-year-old Rebecca Black:
“The driving lesson grant from WAT IF? has meant I can start my driving lessons right away. The application is super easy and Jemma, the Development Officer, was so helpful when I had questions about the grant. Staying out in the WAT IF? area I rely heavily on my parents for transport, whereas having my driving license means I’ll be able to travel to work, the train station to go to college and also meet friends whenever suits me, rather than when I’m able to get a lift”
The Driving Lesson Grant is one of several funds which have been recently developed by the Trust, including the WAT Next? Education Grants and Healthcare Access Fund. These run alongside the existing Community and Events grants which many local groups have already benefitted from.
Jemma Black, Development Officer for WAT IF? explains the importance of the grant schemes:
“As well as developing projects which impact our communities, we are keen to provide direct support where it is really needed. Driving is something that many people take for granted, but when you live in a rural area even getting to college or work can be difficult. We are thrilled to award the first Driving Lesson Grant to Rebecca, and wish her all the best in her lessons.”
(April 2017)