ARGYLL & THE ISLANDS ENTERPRISE
The following are the funds approved in the month ended December 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. Five businesses which expect to invest a total of £242,900 from their own resources in setting up or expanding their operation had assistance totalling £104,400 with the prospect of 6.5 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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Sorcha Boat Charters, Ardrishaig |
£29,000 |
£8,700 |
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Purchase of vessel (Ref 1511/01) |
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Argyll Sawmills Ltd, Strachur |
£277,300 |
£78,000 |
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Refurbishment of Sawmill (Ref 1510/01) |
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Millhouse Activity Centre, Tiree (Ref 1499/02) |
£14,000 |
£5,200 |
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Additional approval for conversion of building |
European £2,000 |
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William S Muir, Islay |
£24,200 |
£8,500 |
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Production of wooden furniture (Ref 1512/01) |
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Bernard D Smith & Son, Tiree |
£5,800 |
£2,000 |
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Purchase impacting equipment (Ref 1505/02) |
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5 cases |
Capital Investment programme approvals - |
£104,400 |
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Year to date |
£1,796,800 |
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Private monies raised |
£3,457,330 |
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Jobs created or retained |
165.5 |
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 November 13 individuals were awarded fortnightly allowances amounting to a maximum of £3,000 paid over an average period of 48 weeks. Funding is also available to assist with fixed capital expenditure associated with business start-up, up to a maximum of £500. 60% of funding for this programme comes from the AIE budget and 40% from the European Regional Development Fund. Approval of assistance has been given but the business may not yet be in a position to start trading.|
Applicant |
Business |
Total Allowance |
Capital Grant |
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Peter Wallace, Rothesay |
Castle Entertainments, DVD & video rental shop |
£3,000 |
£500 |
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Dorothy Robertson, Rothesay |
Dorothy Robertson Associates Ltd, housing consultancy |
£3,000 |
£500 |
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Angus MacGillvray, Dalmally |
FarmAssist, farm contractor |
£2,700 |
£500 |
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David Clement, Inveraray |
Fox control |
£2,700 |
£500 |
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Rosemary Hannah, Rothesay |
Horse drawn carriage |
£1,500 |
£500 |
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Angus Robertson, Mull |
Joiner/builder |
£3,000 |
£500 |
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HIE STARTS (Cont .) |
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Applicant |
Business |
Total Allowance |
Capital Grant |
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Jonathan Arnot, Tarbert |
Gas Safe LPG Service, gas heating installation |
£1,500 |
£500 |
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Gordon Bennie, Campeltown |
Argyll Signs |
£3,000 |
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Catriona OKeeffe, Dalmally |
Loch Awe Walks & Cycles, tour guide |
£3,000 |
£500 |
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Vicki Hudson, Lochranza |
Land Under Wave, retail ceramic sculpture |
£2,700 |
£500 |
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Terry Dowds, Dunoon |
The Crisp Hut, mobile catering |
£2,700 |
£500 |
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Lynn Ross, Brodick |
Lynn G Ross Training & Development |
£3,000 |
£290 |
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Richmond Murphy, Kildonan |
RMF, fishmonger |
£2,700 |
£500 |
The following applications, which had been approved, have now been withdrawn as the businesses are not going ahead.
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Applicant |
Business |
Total Allowance |
Capital Grant |
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Husan Lai Mehey, Bute |
Curry Express |
£3,000 |
£500 |
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Duncan Howarth, Cladich |
Autocar Services Mobile Motor Engineering |
£2,700 |
£500 |
PROPERTY expenditure approved for direct provision of commercial or industrial property.
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Project |
Total cost |
Assistance approved |
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Argyll and the Islands Enterprise |
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Initial works towards development of science park at Dunstaffnage |
£65,000 |
£65,000 |
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Contingency allowance for development of Gigha workshops |
£20,000 |
£20,000 |
ENVIRONMENTAL RENEWAL
funding to projects which repair or renew the physical environment.|
Project |
Total cost |
Assistance approved |
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Alan MacLeod, Appin |
£73,600 |
£36,800 |
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North Pier, Oban redevelopment (Ref 28680) |
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Fyne Homes |
£37,804 |
£14,800 |
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Rothesay Council Chambers detailed design study |
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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Argyll and Bute Council |
£1,650 |
£574 |
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Community scoping study re Leader + voluntary sector participation (Ref 26547) |
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Argyll and Bute Council |
£860 |
£440 |
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Christmas lights ceremony, Dunoon (Ref 26547) |
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Western Isles Enterprise |
£110,000 |
£1,000 |
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An Leabhar Mor "Great book of Gaelic" (Ref 26547) |
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Argyll and the Islands Enterprise |
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Professional Fees to develop the provision of an upgraded Fuel Station on the Island of Colonsay (Ref: 28578) |
£7,500 |
£7,500 |
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3 year partnership post to progress development on Tiree (Ref 28311) |
£135,000 |
£69,000 |
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Tiree Rural Development Ltd |
£6,520 |
£3,260 |
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Assistance to maintain administrative support to complete funding package to establish Livestock Auction Market on Tiree. (Ref: 28608) |
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Gigha Angling Club |
£5,488 |
£2,488 |
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Fishing loch development (Ref: 28510) |
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An Tobar, Mull (Ref 28634) |
£18,210 |
£8,700 |
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Support for An Tobar arts programme 2002/03 |
SKILLS & SECTORAL DEVELOPMENT
BUSINESS TRAINING GRANTS (IiP) - discretionary assistance towards training and development, linked to their business objectives, for businesses who are actively working towards achievement of Investors in People, or who have achieved Recognition as an Investor in People.
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Project |
Total cost |
Assistance approved |
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Pictogram, Dunoon |
£2,269 |
£1,134 |
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Gigha Hotel |
£3,940 |
£1,576 |
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John Murray, Rothesay |
£6,919 |
£2,768 |
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The Victoria Hotel, Tarbert |
£1,533 |
£767 |
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Craigielea Residential Home, Whiting Bay, Arran |
£4,503 |
£1,351 |
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A M Johnston,Slockavullin |
£9,870 |
£2,961 |
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Seatrek Training, Ford |
£6,782 |
£2,713 |
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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Quadmania Ltd, Dunoon First aid at work/health & safety |
£2,030 |
£507 |
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West Highland Wedding Ltd, Oban sugarcraft skills |
£870 |
£217 |
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David Grier, Cairndow Dive industry technician course |
£2,154 |
£538 |
DISCRETIONARY SKILLS AWARDS
- funding to help individuals upgrade or learn new skills to enhance employability|
Project |
Total cost |
Assistance approved |
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Jamie Barlow, Mull PADI Divemaster qualification |
£1,740 |
£1,000 |
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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Argyll College |
£46,650 |
£46,650 |
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Continued development of Argyll College to enable delivery of Digital Communities training (Ref 28625) |
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 November 2002.
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Level |
Applicant |
Qualification |
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Level 3 MA |
Kenneth Wotherspoon, Oban |
Plumbing |
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Alan Stewart, Lochgilphead |
Plumbing |
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Level 2 |
Emma McCormick, Lochgilphead |
Hairdressing |
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Ian MacLennan, Dunoon |
Vehicle maintenance and repair |
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 3 |
Tom Cole, Lochgoilhead |
Outdoor education |
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Level 1 |
Gordon McGhie, Mid Argyll |
Information technology |
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Helen Stewart, Oban |
European Computer Driving Licence |
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Joy Stewart, Lochgilphead |
ECDL |
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Nicholas Hislop, Oban |
ECDL |
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Tommy Chisholm, Lochgilphead |
ECDL |
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Janet Allison-Norman, mid Argyll |
ECDL |
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Allan McIntosh |
LGV training |
In addition, we are advised that three previous participants on the scheme have obtained jobs.
HIE MARKS 2 an advice based programme to assist SMEs in assessing and implementing appropriate customer-focussed marketing planning and activity. Additional grant assistance may be available to assist organisations with development / expansion plans. Part funded from the European Regional Development Fund.
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Project |
Total cost |
Assistance approved |
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Seatrek Training, Ford |
£4,650 |
£1,628 |
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New marketing material and updating website |
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Loch Goil Cruisers |
£3,646 |
£1,090 |
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Exhibition attendance |
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For further information contact:
Mandy Crompton
Argyll and the Islands Enterprise
Tel: 01546 602281
Email: m.crompton@hient.co.uk
Issued: 04/02/03