Partner Updates
Argyll and Bute Council · 1 February 2023
Back to Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Community Planning Group — 1 February 2023 and its agenda
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Update from South Islay Development Port Ellen Playing Fields - New Community Hub “South Islay Development and their design team are currently in the process of assessing five tender returns for the Port Ellen Playing Fields project. SID are hopeful that a contractor will be appointed within the next few months and construction can then begin. In the meantime, work continues to source and secure additional budgets.” The Ardbeg All Islay Fund South Islay Development (SID) is delighted to be working in partnership with Ardbeg Distillery to identify and fund projects the length and breadth of Islay over the next 5 years. A £ 1 million fund, the ARDBEG ALL ISLAY FUND, has been established following the sale of a rare Ardbeg 1975 cask sold to a private investor for £16m. The fund will benefit organisations, projects, and enterprising activities across the whole of Islay. £200,000 will be available annually over a 5-year period from the fund. It is vitally important that the fund is set up and administered diligently and to this end there will be a panel of 9 people recommending, advising, and approving all applications. Two SID directors, 6 members of our community and one Glenmorangie Company director. The fund will open on Monday 30th January 2023 with a closing date of 13th March 2023. Details of the launch can be found by visiting our website (will be up shortly) (www.southislay.co.uk) or by emailing Alyson at southislaydeveopment@gmail.com . Please find a poster attached for more information.
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South Islay Development (SID) is delighted to be working in partnership with Ardbeg Distillery to identify and fund projects the length and breadth of Islay over the next 5 years. The Ardbeg All Islay Fund aims to support and develop enterprising and sustainable projects across the whole of the island. Grants will be available to not-for-profit groups the working to benefit and enhance the local community. Supporting Active Lives: ensuring access to a range of physical and healthy activities; Building Community Resilience: helping residents access learning and training, supporting carers to access external services or supporting local cultural activities and facilities; Enhancing The Environment: establishing or supporting environmental schemes such as CO2 reduction, recycling, or land use, including biodiversity improvements and peatland restoration. 01496 300 579 The Ramsay Hall, Port Ellen About this Fund Purpose of this Fund How to apply OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS southislaydevelopment@gmail.com Weekly Drop-In Sessions at The SID Office Every Thursday from 2nd Feb to 9th March - 10 am till 2 pm (one to one session can be booked in advance) Drop-In Session at The Gaelic College Monday 13th February - 10 am till 2 pm Drop-In Session at The Port Mor Tuesday 14th February - 10 am till 2 pm Drop-In Session at The Ballygrant Hall Wednesday 15th February - 10 am till 2 pm To request an application form please email:- southislaydevelopment@gmail.com The Ardbeg All Islay Fund Opens for Applications – 30th January 2023 Closing for Applications – 12noon 13th March 2023