ARGYLL & THE ISLANDS ENTERPRISE
The following are the funds approved in the month ended JUNE 2002. Approval simply means that AIE funds have been made available, but does not guarantee that the project or activity will go ahead. The funds will not be released until the applicant produces evidence that the project has gone ahead.
GROWING BUSINESSES
CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROGRAMME is the financial assistance provided, normally by way of grant, to stimulate new business projects or expansions. Four businesses which expect to invest a total of £37,300 from their own resources in setting up or expanding their operations had assistance totalling £15,400 with the prospect of 4.75 jobs created or retained. The jobs created or retained figure is forecast, agreed between AIE and the business concerned, of the jobs created or retained as a result of the AIE investment.
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Business development |
Total cost |
Assistance approved |
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Campbeltown Waste Watchers, Campbeltown |
£20,600 |
£7,200 |
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Kerbside collection of waste produce |
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Mull Mushrooms, Isle of Mull |
£8,500 |
£2,500 |
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Mushroom production |
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William Davidson, Isle of Islay |
£12,600 |
£3,200 |
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Re-engine fishing vessel |
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David Blair, EcoBiz, Tighnabruaich |
£8,500 |
£2,500 |
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Portable mill for extracting timber |
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4 cases |
Capital Investment programme approvals - |
£15,400 |
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Year to date |
£156,500 |
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Private monies raised |
£379,100 |
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Jobs created or retained |
28.25 |
HIE STARTS – Programme of assistance to eligible individuals starting a new business. Support is provided in a number of ways including business advice, business planning, business start-up workshops and financial support. In June 19 individuals were awarded fortnightly allowances amounting to a maximum of £3,000 paid over an average period of 48 weeks. 60% of funding comes from the AIE budget and 40% from the European Regional Development Fund.
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Applicant |
Business |
Total Allowance |
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John Midson, Dunoon |
Argyll Upholstery |
£2,700 |
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Malcolm Campbell, Oban |
Plumbing and heating |
£2,700 |
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Josephine Austin, Isle of Mull |
Mull Mushrooms, mushroom grower |
£3,000 |
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Caroline Wood, Isle of Mull |
Mull Mushrooms, mushroom grower |
£3,000 |
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Monika Hunter, Isle of Bute |
Riversdale Hotel, guesthouse/hotel |
£3,000 |
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Karlijn Bakker, Isle of Coll |
Coll Glass Works, glass cutting |
£3,000 |
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Rose Ashley, Isle of Arran |
Love Rugs, rug making |
£3,000 |
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Jacqueline Lamond, Campbeltown |
Interior design & house maintenance |
£1,500 |
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Ian McFadyen, Dunoon |
Victoria Cottage Antiques |
£2,700 |
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Elizabeth McKittrick,Dunoon |
Dog grooming |
£2,700 |
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Linda Ward, Lochgilphead |
Pinto’s Restaurant |
£1,500 |
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James Williamson, Isle of Arran |
Quantity surveying |
£3,000 |
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Stephen McNeaney, Isle of Arran |
Oakbank Consultancy, IT consultant |
£2,400 |
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Pauline Reid, Isle of Arran |
Financial management consultant |
£3,000 |
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Kenneth McGregor, Isle of Arran |
Ardshiel Gallery, art gallery |
£3,000 |
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HIE STARTS (Cont….) |
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Applicant |
Business |
Total Allowance |
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Paul Blyth, Inveraray |
Aray Fresh Fish, fish and veg delivery |
£2,400 |
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Thomas Stewart, Dunoon |
Patriot Investigations & Security |
£2,700 |
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Gwen Cameron, Oban |
W Highland Weddings Ltd, wedding co-ordinator |
£1,200 |
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Nathaniel l’Anson, Isle of Arran |
Great & Scapes, general builder |
£2,700 |
HIE STARTS CAPITAL GRANT - Funding to assist with capital expenditure associated with business start-up. 60% of funding comes from the AIE budget and 40% from the European Regional Development Fund, up to a maximum of £500.
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Applicant |
Business |
Total Grant |
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John Midson, Dunoon |
Argyll Upholstery |
£500 |
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Malcolm Campbell, Oban |
Plumbing and heating |
£500 |
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Monika Hunter, Isle of Bute |
Riversdale Hotel, guesthouse/hotel |
£500 |
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Karlijn Bakker, Isle of Coll |
Coll Glass Works, glass cutting |
£500 |
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Jacqueline Lamond, Campbeltown |
Interior design & house maintenance |
£200 |
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Ian McFadyen, Dunoon |
Victoria Cottage Antiques |
£185 |
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Elizabeth McKittrick, Dunoon |
Dog grooming |
£500 |
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James Williamson, Isle of Arran |
Quantity surveying |
£500 |
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Stephen McNeaney, Isle of Arran |
Oakbank Consultancy, IT consultant |
£500 |
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Pauline Reid, Isle of Arran |
Financial management consultant |
£500 |
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Kenneth McGregor, Isle of Arran |
Ardshiel Gallery, art gallery |
£375 |
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Paul Blyth, Inveraray |
Aray Fresh Fish, fish and veg delivery |
£500 |
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Thomas Stewart, Dunoon |
Patriot Investigations & Security |
£500 |
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Nathaniel l’Anson, Isle of Arran |
Great & Scapes, general builder |
£500 |
GROWING BUSINESS PROJECTS - consultancy and feasibility studies etc.
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Project |
Total cost |
Assistance approved |
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Argyll & the Islands Enterprise |
£6,000 |
£3,000 |
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Small Company Innovation Scheme technical consultancies |
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European £3,000 |
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Argyll & the Islands Enterprise |
£30,000 |
£30,000 |
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Study in development potential of land adjacent to Dunstaffnage Marine Laboratory |
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STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – assistance to community based projects to develop community strengths, leadership and confidence, enhance the quality of the environment and culture, and promote investment in community services and assets.
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Project |
Total cost |
Assistance approved |
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Fyne Homes, Dunoon |
£13,185 |
£6,000 |
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Feasibility into redevelopment of Dunoon Burgh Hall |
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Argyll & the Islands Enterprise |
£10,000 |
£10,000 |
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Investigate cost and design fees for Tiree Auction mart. |
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Envirokirn, Dunoon |
£12,861 |
£1,500 |
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Establish children’s maze on waste ground |
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SKILLS & SECTORAL DEVELOPMENT
SMALL COMPANY TRAINING GRANT - assistance for companies with three or less employees towards costs of skills development programmes and training courses to enhance the skill levels of their staff.
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Project |
Total cost |
Assistance approved |
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Myra Brown, Tiree – refresher course in hairdressing |
£2,077 |
£519 |
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George Morrison, t/a Westgas Ltd, Bute – CCNI core safety and appliances |
£1,425 |
£356 |
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Alison Dugdale t/a ACE, Isle of Mull – computerised embroidery design |
£1,800 |
£450 |
DISCRETIONARY SKILLS AWARDS - funding to help individuals upgrade or learn new skills to enhance employability
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Project |
Total cost |
Assistance approved |
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Archie Martin, Campbeltown – CITB plant operator |
£2,468 |
£987 |
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Naiomi Taylor, Rothesay – Body piercing |
£690 |
£276 |
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Seonaid Johnson, Rothesay – Body piercing |
£690 |
£276 |
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT - discretionary funds for projects which aim to enhance the training and learning opportunities in the area.
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Project |
Total cost |
Assistance approved |
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Highland Heathers Ltd, nr Lochgilphead |
£12,430 |
£7,458 |
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Staff development |
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Argyll & the Islands Enterprise |
£3,400 |
£3,400 |
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Evaluation of Partnership Action for Continuing Employment (PACE) response to Jaeger closure |
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SKILLSEEKERS - School Leavers are issued with Skillseekers bond which they may use to pay for training leading to a recognised vocational qualification (VQs) either within employment or with a training provider. 4 Skillseekers achieved VQs in June.
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Level |
Applicant |
Qualification |
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Level 3 MA |
Nadia Fenner, Rothesay |
Hairdressing |
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Alaina Howard, Rothesay |
Hairdressing |
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Level 2 |
Kelly Diane Gillies, Arran |
Catering and hospitality |
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Catherine Howard, Rothesay |
Information technology |
TRAINING FOR WORK (TFW) - training for 18–64 year olds who have been unemployed for more than 6 months
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Level |
Applicant |
Qualification |
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Level 2 |
Frith Wood, Lochgoilhead |
Outdoor education |
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Level 1 |
Elaine Ramsay, Campbeltown |
Information technology |
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David Bell, Dunoon |
Information technology |
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Stephen Dunn, Campbeltown |
Information technology |
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Daniel McArthur, Campbeltown |
Information technology |
In addition, we are advised that 10 previous participants in the scheme have obtained jobs
EVENTS & FESTIVALS – funding support towards events and festivals to enhance the attraction of the area to visitors.
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Project |
Total cost |
Assistance approved |
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Cowal Highland Gathering |
£18,251 |
£4,538 |
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Purchase of portable arena style seating |
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Royal Rothesay Regatta, Bute |
£10,430 |
£1,721 |
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European £1,408 |
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Dalriada Revival Festival, Mid Argyll |
£11,490 |
£1,896 |
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European £1,551 |
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MacLean Gathering, Mull |
£15,000 |
£2475 |
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European £2,025 |
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Tarbert Seafood Festival |
£12,000 |
£1,980 |
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European £1,620 |
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For further information contact:
Mandy Crompton
Argyll & the Islands Enterprise
Tel: 01546 602281
Email: m.crompton@hient.co.uk
Issued: 27 August 2002