People tackling poverty funding - Wigtownshire
Funding was identified to support projects developed by community groups and local people which tackle poverty. We asked you to vote for the projects you want to see funded in Wigtownshire.
Available funding
There was £48,240 available to distribute to community projects across Wigtownshire. Groups looking for funding could get grants of up to £20,000 each.
Identifying projects
We asked local groups, voluntary organisations, private business and individuals (supported by a constituted group) to submit applications in December 2017.
We were looking for projects which will improve the lives of local people suffering the effects of poverty and have the following outcomes:
- Seeking to improvements in the signposting of support and advice
- Reduce the barriers to communication and information sharing
- Create sustainable support and information sharing
- Create opportunities to bridge gaps in provision across geographic areas.
15 proposals for projects in Wigtownshire were deemed fit for purpose and went forward to a public vote.
Voting
Voting took place at the County Buildings in Wigtown on Saturday 10 March where visitors had a chance to review each of the project proposals and cast their vote. 146 people came along to vote on the day.
Funding was allocated to the most popular project proposal first, followed by the second most popular and so on until the total funding was allocated.
Votes were counted when the voting closed and the results were:
| Project title | Project description | Funding awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Whithorn and District Community Bus | Whithorn Primary School Parent Council are looking to challenge both fuel poverty and rurality and break down barriers to accessibility of services. | £20,000 (full award) |
| On the Road to Opportunity | Whithorn Youth Group are looking to break down barriers presented by the rurality of the region and provide the opportunity for local groups to share and make use of transport to access local services, activities and opportunities. | £20,000 (full award) |
| Teas, Tots and Tales | A local group of Stranraer parents who suffer from the effects of poverty meet weekly out of the Park Primary School to provide opportunities to work with agencies to support confidence building and skills development for both parents and children. | £875 (full award) |
| Certificated Courses and Creating Affordable Meals | Both projects have been developed by the Learners Forum out of Newton Stewart and look to provide opportunities for those on very low incomes to access learning opportunities such as driving theory tests, food hygiene and basic first aid, and also the chance to learn more about buying and cooking of food on a very limited budget. | £2,280 (full award) |
| An Award For All | The Local Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme have been successful in attracting funding to provide vital equipment such as tents, sleeping bags and walking boots to enable local youngsters from families in poverty to access the positive opportunities the Award Scheme has to offer. | £4,388.70 (partial award) |
Further information
Email PBMailbox@dumgal.gov.uk or call 030 33 33 3000 to find out more.
