The Berwickshire Area Partnership is keen to hear from residents who would like to become members of a community led panel responsible for assessing applications to the Berwickshire Community Fund.
The opportunity has become available as a result of a working group of local residents who proposed an amended process for the Berwickshire Community Fund whereby the assessment of applications and recommendations would be made by a panel largely made up of members of the local community.
The aim is to ensure that the panel represents the broad, diverse locality of Berwickshire so applications are welcomed from anyone who is interested.
Application process
- applicants should be aged 12 and over, live in Berwickshire and have an interest in community activity
- relevant training will be provided
- the closing date for applications is 14 June 2021
- more information and an application form is available by emailing communitygrants@scotborders.gov.uk
- enquiries can be made to our Communities and Partnership team online or on 0300 100 1800
Councillor Robin Tatler, Executive Member for Community Development and Localities
“This opportunity is an exciting and important way for local residents to be involved in the Berwickshire Community Fund and have their say in what projects and initiatives would best support their local area.
“Applications for these roles are welcomed from across the community. I would encourage people to look at what the Panel needs and respond as soon as they can.”
More information
- The Berwickshire Community Fund 2021-22 provides support and assistance with the development of community-based projects for voluntary and community groups that are active within their communities.
- A total of £57,260 is available with £19,086 available in each of three funding rounds. Community groups can apply for grants up to the value of £5k.
- Applications will be assessed by an assessment panel who will then make funding recommendations to the Berwickshire Area Partnership.
- Funding recommendations for 2021-22 will be considered at the Berwickshire Area Partnership meetings in September, December and March.
- More information about the fund and Area Partnerships in general is available on our website