People tackling poverty funding - Stewartry
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 the Stewartry.
Available funding
There was £38,160 available to distribute to community projects across the Stewartry. 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.
13 proposals for projects in the Stewartry were deemed fit for purpose and went forward to a public vote.
Voting
Voting took place at the Dalbeattie Learning Campus on Saturday 21 March where visitors had a chance to review each of the project proposals and cast their vote. 104 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Community Café Coordinator - Alcohol & Drugs Support Southwest Scotland | Employment of a Coordinator to expand the activities, scope and reach of the ADS Café project into other areas of the Stewartry | £17,373 (full award) |
| Aberlour Intensive Family Support - Aberlour Childcare Trust | Providing support to children and families with parents affected by substance use issues. | £8,000 (full award) |
| Move on Up - Castle Douglas IT Centre | Provision of free one to one support sessions for local residents needing support with IT skills, on-line claims, CV writing and general confidence building. | £11,100 (full award) |
| Stewartry Community Shop - The Furniture Project | Support with uplifting, recycling and reusing essential household items such electrical appliances and furniture to those suffering from income poverty | £1,323 (partial award) |
Further information
Email PBMailbox@dumgal.gov.uk or call 030 33 33 3000 to find out more.
