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Maybole juniors has secured funding for there grass cutter proudly driven here By Billy through Ayrshire leader with match funding from the NCCBC and then further funding for there perimeter fence repairs with equal match funding from SAWET and NCCBC. This group have worked hard to overcome some tough issues in 2017 and have worked doubly hard to match fund all there projects, a great example of how to best manage and secure funding.
Carrick rugby have set up there fitness suite at the Academy and are using this to strengthen and condition the players. There successes over the past two years speak volumes for the commitment of the players and the club as a whole.
Second of the two buses. Again fully accessible .
New accessible minibus for North Carrick . Funded by the NCCBC as part of a wider project with SACT. IF your group needs use of the two buses contact SACT.
Maybole 500 job desciption
Maybole 500 - PROJECT MANAGER (contract) Using Heritage to relaunch the Ancient Capital of Carrick Maybole Community Council has secured funding from Ayrshire LEADER, Heritage Lottery, Ayrshire Youth Arts Network and North Carrick Community Benefit Fund to deliver a new and exciting project that will mark the 500th anniversary of Maybole receiving its Burgh of Barony status in 1516. The ‘Ancient Capital of Carrick’ will stage ‘Maybole 500’ between January 2017 and August 2017 and is the starting point in engaging the town, its community and reverse the decline often found in small rural towns through the development of heritage and culture as the centrepiece for the rebranding of Maybole and its future marketing activity. Job Type Due to the nature of the Maybole 500 work plan, the successful contractor will be required to work flexibly to ensure that the required outputs and delivery is achieved. Ability to work evenings and weekends is essential. Fee Up to a maximum of £20,000 (inclusive of VAT, where applicable), plus reasonable and pre-agreed travel expenses. Payments will only be made on production of a valid invoice from the contractor by Maybole Community Council. Payments for work undertaken will be paid retrospectively and at agreed milestones during the contract period. The appointed contractor is responsible for own tax and NI contributions. Purpose and duties Reporting to the Maybole 500 Executive Committee, co-ordinate and manage the delivery of a series of events and activities associated with ‘Maybole 500 – Using Heritage to Relaunch the Ancient Capital of Carrick’. Oversee the development; delivery and administration of the Maybole 500 project ensuring the finance and governance of the project is maintained with due diligence and all conditions of funders are met. Responsible for co-ordinating event activities with the Executive Committee, local organisations, event organisers and volunteers. Manage the interaction between the Executive Committee and the co-ordinators of the Digital Media Project and the Youth Liaison Team (Youth Legacy). Identify and secure additional sources of funding and income generation to support a range of fringe activities associated with the key signature events whilst ensuring that budgets are kept up to date and that the Executive Committee are provided with regular financial updates. Coordinate a programme of training, workshop participation and related project activities for Maybole 500 volunteers and ambassadors. Ensure that all of the programme activities and events are operated within appropriate Health & Safety regulations and that Risk Assessment plans are prepared in conjunction with South Ayrshire Council and Police Scotland. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the post, which may be allocated by the Board. Ensure the operation of Equal Opportunities Policies. Undertake staff, volunteer and ambassador training as required. Contractor essential requirements Degree or relevant professional qualification, or substantial work experience with major project/event management activities Experience of event management and knowledge of associated legislation Previous experience of project monitoring, research and evaluation Experience in the administration of external grant funding preferably LEADER and Lottery-funded projects Expertise in developing relationships with stakeholders, external partners and contractors Volunteer recruitment, training, monitoring and evaluation Knowledge of the history and heritage of Maybole and Carrick Knowledge and experience of marketing strategy and delivery Excellent communication and negotiating skills Ability to manage several activities at one time, achieve deadlines and prioritise workload Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to making a team function effectively Ability to formulate marketing, public relations and media strategies Good knowledge of financial management procedures including budgeting and the preparation of cash flow estimates Preparation of monthly accounting information for the management committee Desirable Requirements Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project development and delivery Awareness and knowledge of community engagement and development, local government, and public sector structures Managing small project teams and delivering good partnership working Understanding of social media and digital technology Delivery of Public Relations activities and Media interviews Mobile phone/landline with unlimited minutes Reliable Internet connection Laptop/Desktop (Mac or Windows) Next Steps… If this sounds like the type of project you’d love to get involved with, bring your expertise to and deliver a unique and special project to the Carrick community then please submit your CV along with a cover letter that details your experience to successfully deliver Maybole 500 to [email protected] by Friday, 16th December, 2016. Please note that interviews will be held on 20th or 21st December, 2016 and the preferred contractor advised by 23rd December, 2016. Appointed contractor will be required to commence contract on 9th January, 2017. The Maybole 500 project is part-funded by the Scottish Government and European Community Ayrshire LEADER Programme 2014-2020
NCCBC Is pleased to be part of and one of the funders for this type of event. Giving the choice to the people as to who receives funding and how it is spent. This fund attracted 37 applications in total and 31 groups recieved the funding requested. Thanks to all that took part and helped make this our second PB event a great success.
Straiton church walk.
This popular walk was in danger of not remaining accessible and with South Ayrshires outdoor access fund not being able to cope with the pressures placed on it, the NCCBC were very happy to work with the council and through joint funding we are happy to say this popular walk has now been reopened.
Maidens celebrates new lifebuoys
Maidens Harbour Trust received funding to provide new lifebuoys and were the very first to provide a photograph after the funds were spent.
Cheques for Cairn PS and Kirkmichael Parent Council
Cairn received funds to create an outdoor fitness track. Kirkmichael got their funds for the school playground.
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Celebrate there VC winners with new plaques thanks to a grant from the NCCBC. Seen here on Remembrance Day 2016
Carrick Coastal Rowing Club
Have recieved significant funding and this combined with other funders has enabled the group to build a state of the art boat shed for the group.
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11 groups receive £300 each for there groups from the first funding round of the NCCBC.
NCCBC Company chairman Mark Fletcher accepts the first round of funding from Gillian Arnot of Scottishpower renewables. The community benefit that comes from Dersalloch windfarm will be administered by the NCCBC .
More Cheques for Straiton
Mark Fletcher, left, presents a cheque for £11,000 to Henry Anderson of Straiton.
The award was from North Carrick Community Benefit company, which is funded by Scottish Power Renewables, and the total was made up of contributions to two initiatives in the village.
Straiton Public Toilets project was awarded £6,000 to cover work to repair and upgrade the toilets.
Straiton Stores received £4,000 to cover the cost of equipment as well as £1,000 to cover costs for a feasibility study.
Cheques Awarded to Crosshill
Crosshill Community Association held its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, March 17 and at the conclusion of business, two important events took place. The first was the drawing of names of the 2016 Gala Queen and Page Boy who will be Mhairi Jackson and Jack Dunabie. The second was the presentation of cheques awarded to local groups by North Carrick Community Benefit company, which is funded by Scottish Power Renewables, via Crosshill, Straiton and Kirkmichael Community Council.
Seven local groups (guides, primary school, karate club, football club, bowling club, WRI, highland dancers) received £200 with the remaining £1,600 being utilised by the community association to make improvements to the community centre.
The cheques were presented by community councillors Patricia McBlain, Emily Pike and Jane Hepburn.