Funding Awarded to Angus Community Groups

Community groups from across Angus are to benefit from the Angus Rural Partnership Fund.

The scheme which closed in December 2022, was funded by the Scottish Government’s rural Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) Fund and was open to applications which demonstrated positive community, social or environmental impacts.

Of the 31 applications received, the following 12 will receive funding:

Angus Tourism Co-operative – feasibility study of outdoor adventure activities (£12,000.00)

Angus Upcycling Project – purchase of room dividers and tables (£12,988.80)

Angus Young Engineers – purchase of a minibus (£25,000)

Arbirlot Community Trust Feasibility – study of alternative uses of church buildings (£18,965.00)

Arbroath Sea Pool – feasibility study of sea pool (£16,750.00)

Brechin Community Football Trust – feasibility study for The Glebe (£30,213.00)

Charleston Village Childrens Playpark – upgrade of playpark (£14,265.20)

Friockheim Community Hub – development of rural support programme (£19,000.00)

Hospitalfield Trust – development of a volunteer and engagement programme (£16,420.00)

Kirriemuir Food Hub – purchase of an electric vehicle (£31,000.00)

Sustainable Kirriemuir – development of St Mary’s Field Community Garden (£7,101.96)

The Society of Friends of Brechin Cathedral – preparing for the future (£11,125.00)

Speaking of the awards, Hugh Campbell Adamson, Chair of Angus Rural Partnership said, “The ARP Fund was established to encourage and support local communities in undertaking their own local development. We are grateful to the Scottish Government for supporting the ARP Fund and we believe these awards will be the catalyst to deliver sustained growth across Angus.”

It is anticipated that the ARP Fund will reopen for applications in late Spring, and anyone interested in applying should visit www.angusruralpartnership.org.uk for further details.