Community Benefits list

Our community benefits wish list.

Bute and Cowal

Community/Organisation Town/area Benefit Type Details Status
Strachur Memorial Hall Committee Cowal Community Investment We are asking for support to either fund, donate or build a play area for the children, and help make a parking space for our minibus. Available for Selection
Bute Allotments Association Bute Community Investment Request for donation of materials, especially wood, to help build new raised beds and repair steps and handrails for our elderly users. Available for Selection
Dunoon Community Development Trust Dunoon Donation - Materials Compost, gardening equipment and plants for volunteers to improve the look of our local public spaces. Available for Selection
Dunoon Community Development Trust Dunoon Donation - Materials Materials for volunteers to help painting railings and signs to improve the look of our town. Available for Selection
ALIenergy Argyll & Bute Donation - Other We are seeking donations towards our Affordable Warmth advice service to help relieve fuel poverty. We provide energy advice, help to access financial support for energy costs, and insulation or heating upgrades. Available for Selection
The GRAB Trust - Beaches & Marine Litter Project Argyll & Bute Community Investment Request funding for litter picking plyers and bag hoops to be offered as prizes for schools for the Rubbish STEM Challenge and to establish more Litter Pick Equipment Loan Hubs throughout Argyll and Bute. Available for Selection
The GRAB Trust - Beaches & Marine Litter Project Argyll & Bute Community Investment Funding to cover the cost of ferry tickets when delivering an island school workshop. Available for Selection
Carr Gomm Argyll & Bute Donation - Other Request donations towards ‘Keeping Warm Boxes’ to help people in need stay warm in winter. The warm boxes include a hat, blanket, hot water bottle, torch and radio, which can provide a lifeline to many older and vulnerable residents. We also welcome donations of items for the warm boxes. Available for Selection

Helensburgh and Lomond

Community/Organisation Town/area Benefit Type Details Status
Lochgoil Community Trust Lochgoilhead Community Investment We request support or donations to redevelop Lochgoilhead’s Community Garden outdoor curling rink into a multi-use community space, with covered seating areas, planters, and space for events. Work will include breaking/ grading concrete surface, laying drainage pipes, covering area with gravel. Available for Selection
Geilston Hall Management Committee Cardross Donation Fundraising for a new roof on the Village Hall Available for Selection
Rhu Primary School Parent Council Helensburgh Donation - Other Donation of a roof canopy to allow use of the outdoor playground space in all seasons. Available for Selection
Rhu Primary School Parent Council Helensburgh Improving Education An active world tuff tray to create realistic miniature worlds and encourage multi-sensory imaginative play and learning opportunities. Available for Selection
Rhu Primary School Parent Council Helensburgh Donation - Materials Request for shelf storage and hessian baskets to store loose parts used for play or learning. Available for Selection
Rhu Primary School Parent Council Helensburgh Improving Education A wooden corner play cottage to provide an individual outdoor play area. Available for Selection
Rhu Primary School Parent Council Helensburgh Improving Education A wooden character play shelter to enable outdoor learning and study area. Available for Selection
Rhu Primary School Parent Council Helensburgh Donation - Other Free standing potted fruit trees, planters and bulbs to improve the playground garden. Available for Selection
Rhu Primary School Parent Council Helensburgh Donation - Other Donation of timber fronted recycling bins for playground areas to help support sustainability values of the school. Available for Selection
Rhu Primary School Parent Council Helensburgh Donation - Labour and materials Donation of artificial turf, underlay, sleepers and labour for playground improvements. Available for Selection
Grey Matters Active Ageing Helensburgh Donation - Labour and materials Supply and fit a simple partition wall Available for Selection
Grey Matters Active Ageing Helensburgh Donation - Materials Donation and Installation of an A2 external lockable noticeboard Available for Selection
Jean's Bothy Helensburgh Community Investment Repairing of 2 Gates Available for Selection
Jean's Bothy Helensburgh Community Investment Exterior Painting of Wellbeing Hub Available for Selection
Friends of Hermitage Park Association Helensburgh Donation - Labour and materials Improving paths and laying of slabs for wheelchair access Available for Selection
Friends of Hermitage Park Association Helensburgh Donation - Labour and materials Building paths for wheelchair access. Available for Selection
Friends of Hermitage Park Association Helensburgh Donation - Labour and materials Building some raised beds at wheelchair accessible height Available for Selection
Friends of Hermitage Park Association Helensburgh Donation - Labour and materials Labour and Materials for Building Compost Heaps Available for Selection
ALIenergy Argyll & Bute Donation - Other We are seeking donations towards our Affordable Warmth advice service to help relieve fuel poverty. We provide energy advice, help to access financial support for energy costs, and insulation or heating upgrades. Available for Selection
The GRAB Trust - Beaches & Marine Litter Project Argyll & Bute Community Investment Request funding for litter picking plyers and bag hoops to be offered as prizes for schools for the Rubbish STEM Challenge and to establish more Litter Pick Equipment Loan Hubs throughout Argyll and Bute. Available for Selection
The GRAB Trust - Beaches & Marine Litter Project Argyll & Bute Community Investment Funding to cover the cost of ferry tickets when delivering an island school workshop. Available for Selection
Carr Gomm Argyll & Bute Donation - Other Request donations towards ‘Keeping Warm Boxes’ to help people in need stay warm in winter. The warm boxes include a hat, blanket, hot water bottle, torch and radio, which can provide a lifeline to many older and vulnerable residents. We also welcome donations of items for the warm boxes. Available for Selection

Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands

Community/Organisation Town/area Benefit Type Details Status
Tarbert Soccer Centre Tarbert / Mid Argyll Improving Skills We are looking for support towards training equipment, new 9 aside goals, and help with the costs of running additional training sessions and camps during non-term time.  Available for Selection
Tarbert Village Hall Tarbert / Mid Argyll Community Investment We request support to clean up and repair the Village Hall car park, as holes need filled and overgrown areas need cleared. Available for Selection
Tarbert Castle Trust Tarbert / Mid Argyll Community Investment We request help with maintenance of the viewing platform, the castle grounds, and our community sheep lawn mowers. We also request winter wear for 6 students, such as Hi-Viz jackets, over trousers and gloves. Available for Selection
Tarbert After School Care Tarbert / Mid Argyll Improving Education We are looking for help towards the cost of: our new kitchen with a rise and fall work top to make learning cooking accessible to young children or those with special needs; and to upgrade our outdoor garden to withstand the wet winters. Available for Selection
Campbeltown Brownies Campbeltown / Mid Argyll Improving Skills We would like to request 20 sleeping bags and blankets for the girls going on a residential and when walking places. Available for Selection
Forget Me Not Dementia Choir Mid Argyll Community Investment Request funding and support to build a resource centre in an Argyll community hub, such as Lochgilphead,  to allow our members to maintain relationships and feel part of a valued group. Available for Selection
MacPool Mid Argyll Donation • Sponsorship of our lifeguard training programme (each lifeguard costs approximately £300 to train)
• Subsidised swimming places for those who can’t afford to access our services regularly  
• Capital funds towards a new pool cover to improve over-night heat retention and reduce running costs.
Available for Selection
The Lochgair Association (SCIO) Mid Argyll Donation - Labour and materials Repair and Refurbishment of Community Hall for pensioner lunches and exercise sessions. Available for Selection
Mid Argyll Agricultural Society Lochgilphead / Mid Argyll Community Investment We wish to request 6 picnic benches for Show Day so that people can come along and sit while enjoying the features in the main ring and have a picnic. Available for Selection
Lochgilphead Golf Club Lochgilphead / Mid Argyll Community Investment The sponsorship of one of our OPENS (£500)
A new club flag (£500)
A new driving net (£500)
Wood and labour to help repair our bridges across the burns.
Available for Selection
Inveraray Shinty Club Inveraray Donation - Other Funding to help train and develop skills of Inveraray Shinty Club members and to help buy Shinty Sticks, Shinty Balls, Fitness Equipment and Training Sportswear. Available for Selection
Inveraray Community Council Inveraray Donation - Labour and materials The fitting of solar lights on our avenue footpath.  Available for Selection
Dalintober Primary School Campbeltown Improving Education We request support to help with the improvement of our playground, including: Painting railings at front of school, more picnic benches and raised beds, replacement bike shed, create an outdoor classroom area. Available for Selection
Friends of Castlehill Primary School  Campbeltown Improving Education Request for donations towards a range of improvements to our outdoor space at Castlehill Primary school in Campbeltown. Available for Selection
Campbeltown Community Council Campbeltown Donation - Labour and materials Purchase and Install Bike Rack in town centre Available for Selection
Campbeltown Community Council Campbeltown Donation - Materials Recycled Plastic Benches Available for Selection
Campbeltown Christmas Lights Group Campbeltown Community Investment Funding or Donation of lights and electrical labour for installation. Available for Selection
Kintyre Youth Cafe and Young Carers (The HUB) Campbeltown Community Investment Extend current kitchen facilities. Electrician required to move sockets. Available for Selection
PEFCJ (Port Ellen Football Club Juniors) Islay Improving Skills We are seeking donations to help with travel costs for our under 12 & 14 year old football players from Islay & Jura who are taking part in the Argyll & the Island league. Available for Selection
Rhinns of Islay Hall Committee Islay Community Investment We are requesting some help with maintenance work on our community hall, such as clearing of gutters and painting the hall’s exterior. Our hall is a community hub, which serves the villages of Portnahaven, Port Wemyss and the outlying areas in the Rhinns. Available for Selection
The Islay Development Initiative Islay Donation - Labour and materials Bowmore Hall desperately needs a new roof on the middle and lesser hall, to allow the building to be brought back into community use. Available for Selection
Loch Gorm Calling Community Charity, Islay Islay Community Related Funding to support the purchase of a defibrillator and cabinet, estimated to cost around £1500. Available for Selection
Sidekick Charity Community Group Islay & Jura Community Investment Funding to support community projects to help people with disabilities on Islay and Jura Available for Selection
Islay & Jura Dolphins Swimming Club Islay & Jura Sponsorship Sponsorship of club swim kit for the Islay & Jura Dolphins Swimming Club Available for Selection
Gortanvogie Care Home Bowmore, Islay Donation - Labour and materials Build a porch to main entrance of the Home Available for Selection
Gortanvogie Care Home Bowmore, Islay Donation - Labour and materials Build a gazebo on allotment area to allow residents/visitors to sit here Available for Selection
ALIenergy Argyll & Bute Donation - Other We are seeking donations towards our Affordable Warmth advice service to help relieve fuel poverty. We provide energy advice, help to access financial support for energy costs, and insulation or heating upgrades. Available for Selection
The GRAB Trust - Beaches & Marine Litter Project Argyll & Bute Community Investment Request funding for litter picking plyers and bag hoops to be offered as prizes for schools for the Rubbish STEM Challenge and to establish more Litter Pick Equipment Loan Hubs throughout Argyll and Bute. Available for Selection
The GRAB Trust - Beaches & Marine Litter Project Argyll & Bute Community Investment Funding to cover the cost of ferry tickets when delivering an island school workshop. Available for Selection
Carr Gomm Argyll & Bute Donation - Other Request donations towards ‘Keeping Warm Boxes’ to help people in need stay warm in winter. The warm boxes include a hat, blanket, hot water bottle, torch and radio, which can provide a lifeline to many older and vulnerable residents. We also welcome donations of items for the warm boxes. Available for Selection

Oban, Lorn and the Isles

Community/Organisation Town/area Benefit Type Details Status
The GRAB Trust - LORI Oban Community Investment Joinery repairs to cabin and shelters at the LORI shop in Oban Available for Selection
The GRAB Trust - LORI Oban Community Investment Painting the exterior of LORI shop and stores; Painting donated furniture with the aim of improving appearance and increasing its lifespan. Available for Selection
Oban & Lorn Angling Club Oban Community Investment Funding or materials to replace the coralline roof sheets on our club hut at Glencruitten Road. Available for Selection
Oban Communities Trust (Rockfield Centre) Oban Community Investment Requesting various donations for our Rockfield Centre in Oban, including: Plants, planters, seeds and hanging baskets; Spare aggregate, infill and tarmac for potholes in the car park; Paint/ stain for community projects; Materials for art’s projects; Office furniture like desks/ chairs and anything suitable for a Charity shop. Available for Selection
Junior Parkrun (Scotland) Oban Community Investment Request financial support towards the set-up of Ganavan Sands parkrun, a new weekly running event for children aged 4-14 years old - a free all year round event run by volunteers. Available for Selection
Barcaldine Primary School Parent Council Barcaldine Oban Community Investment We request the provision of materials and labour for joinery repairs to the legs and flooring of our outdoor Pagoda classroom. Available for Selection
Glencruitten Golf Club Community Group Oban Donation - Other Request for donation to junior golf coaching at Glencruitten Golf Club.  Money would be used for new balls, clubs and coaching costs to develop junior golfers. Available for Selection
Barcaldine Community Association Barcaldine Oban Community Related Wind and Watertight Cabinet to store books. Low access for wheelchair users and children Available for Selection
Dalavich Improvement Group Dalavich, Inverinan, Kilmaha & Lochavich Community Investment Anchorage Points installed for a new jetty (Community have a jetty) Available for Selection
Dalavich Improvement Group Dalavich, Inverinan, Kilmaha & Lochavich Donation - Labour and materials Back road requires tarmac and overgrown shrubbery cutting back Available for Selection
Dalavich Improvement Group Dalavich, Inverinan, Kilmaha & Lochavich Community Investment Industrial clean up of the Foreshore Available for Selection
Glenorchy & Innishail Community Council Dalmally Donation - Other Labour and materials to install Coronation Bench.  Available for Selection
Glenorchy & Innishail Community Council Dalmally Donation - Other Provide and install a 'flying fox' zip-line in Dalmally play park Available for Selection
Glenorchy & Innishail Community Council Dalmally Donation - Other Erect shelter in Dalmally play park - provide labour and materials Available for Selection
Glenorchy & Innishail Community Council Dalmally Donation - Other Provide and install a new covered notice board in Glenview Available for Selection
Glenorchy & Innishail Community Council Dalmally Donation - Other Sponsor our new Glenorchy Community Youth Club Available for Selection
Glenorchy & Innishail Community Council Dalmally Donation - Other Provide and sponsor pots and planters for Bridge of Orchy, Lochawe, Dalmally and Portsonachan Hall Available for Selection
Glenorchy & Innishail Community Council Dalmally Donation - Other Sponsor a Care in the Community cafe Available for Selection
Barcaldine Community Association Oban Improving Education Improve the outdoor building facilities at Barcaldine Primary School by installing a Wood Stove and off grid lighting and power. Available for Selection
Girl Guiding Oban Oban Donation - Labour and materials Support with maintenance of the Guide Hall, internally and externally. Available for Selection
Kilmore and Kilbride Public Hall Kilmore Oban Donation - Labour and materials Help upgrading the access road to the Village Hall Available for Selection
Oban Sailing Club Oban Improving Education Funding to assist with the training* of under privileged persons on courses which can provide future work opportunities in the maritime sector.  Available for Selection
The Ardchattan Centre Oban, Lorn & the Isles Donation - Labour and materials Renovation and redecoration of school house and buildings, and ground clearance. Paint & Stain to preserve existing Benches/Picnic Tables.  Available for Selection
ALIenergy Argyll & Bute Donation - Other We are seeking donations towards our Affordable Warmth advice service to help relieve fuel poverty. We provide energy advice, help to access financial support for energy costs, and insulation or heating upgrades. Available for Selection
The GRAB Trust - Beaches & Marine Litter Project Argyll & Bute Community Investment Request funding for litter picking plyers and bag hoops to be offered as prizes for schools for the Rubbish STEM Challenge and to establish more Litter Pick Equipment Loan Hubs throughout Argyll and Bute. Available for Selection
The GRAB Trust - Beaches & Marine Litter Project Argyll & Bute Community Investment Funding to cover the cost of ferry tickets when delivering an island school workshop. Available for Selection
Carr Gomm Argyll & Bute Donation - Other Request donations towards ‘Keeping Warm Boxes’ to help people in need stay warm in winter. The warm boxes include a hat, blanket, hot water bottle, torch and radio, which can provide a lifeline to many older and vulnerable residents. We also welcome donations of items for the warm boxes. Available for Selection
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