ARGYLL & THE ISLANDS ENTERPRISE
The following are the funds approved in the month ended JUNE 2003. 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. 12 businesses, which expect to invest a total of £691,918 from their own resources in setting up or expanding their operation, had assistance totalling £411,795 with the prospect of 33.5 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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George J Gillies, Isle of Islay |
£12,800 |
£3,200 |
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Re-engine fishing vessel (Ref 1544/1) |
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Colin C McEwan, Isle of Luing |
£5,000 |
£1,100 |
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Establish sea angling business (Ref 1548/1) |
HIE Activity EU £800 |
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Creran Oysters, Benderloch |
£39,700 |
£9,900 |
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Expansion of oyster farm (Ref 1552/1) |
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Arran Heli-Tours, Isle of Arran |
£170,000 |
£35,800 |
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Purchase of helicopter (Ref 1547/1) |
HIE Activity EU £23,700 |
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Eriska Enterprises Ltd, Ledaig |
£337,700 |
£60,000 |
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Upgrade hotel (Ref 0853/4) |
HIE Standards EU £39,000 |
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Ballet West Ltd, Taynuilt |
£223,000 |
£95,000 |
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Support transition of school to further/higher education (Ref 1546/1) |
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Cot House Hotel, Dunoon |
£72,200 |
£15,000 |
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Hotel and restaurant upgrade (Ref 1550/1) |
HIE Standards EU £10,000 |
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Tents & Events (Scotland) Ltd, Dunoon |
£42,000 |
£12,600 |
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Additional marquees and equipment (Ref 1549/1) |
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Rosie Kelso, Isle of Tiree |
£5,000 |
£2,500 |
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Additional dressmaking equipment (Ref 1551/1) |
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Islay Woollen Mill Co Ltd, Islay |
£5,000 |
£1,900 |
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Purchase additional loom (Ref 1543/1) |
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Rob & Romayne Wainwright, Coll |
£202,600 |
£73,700 |
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Creation of tourism accommodation, Cliad Guesthouse (Ref 1555/01) |
HIE Standards EU £24,300 |
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Paul Heivers, Isle of Arran |
£9,413 |
£1,977 |
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Upgrading guest house (Ref 1507/2) April 03 |
HIE Standards EU £1,318 |
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12 cases |
Capital Investment programme approvals - |
£411,795 |
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Year to date |
£1,039,695 |
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Private monies raised |
£2,245,418 |
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Jobs created or retained |
197 |
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 35 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.|
HIE STARTS (Cont ..) |
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Applicant |
Business |
Total Allowance |
Capital Grant |
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Peter McWhinnie, Dunoon |
Totally Graphics, graphic design |
£2,700 |
£500 |
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Alick Beaton, Ford |
Firewood supplier/gardener |
£3,000 |
£500 |
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Margaret Southcott, Port Ellen |
Mingulay, bed and breakfast |
£3,000 |
£370 |
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Nicola Hamilton, TarbertHaH |
Photography |
£3,000 |
- |
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William Fletcher, Lamlash |
Island Decorators |
£3,000 |
£500 |
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James McKay, Inveraray |
Inveraray Images, digital photos |
£1,500 |
- |
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Robert Irons, Furnace |
Inveraray Images |
£1,500 |
- |
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Emma Irons, Furnace |
Inveraray Images |
£3,000 |
- |
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Neil Currie, Shiskine, Arran |
Arran Helitours |
£3,000 |
- |
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Jane Jackson, Campbeltown |
JJ Enterprises, Kleeneze franchise |
£1,500 |
£125 |
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Martin Larg, Tiree |
Wild Diamond Kitesurfing School |
£3,000 |
- |
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Fiona MacInnes, Tiree |
Lets Clean |
£3,000 |
£500 |
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Jacqueline McLaughlin, Cumbrae |
Zest Health and Beauty |
£3,000 |
£500 |
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Robin Morton, Kilmelford |
The Beach Health Club Oban Ltd |
£3,000 |
- |
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Cameron Brechin, Lochgilphead |
24 Advanced Design, web site design |
£3,000 |
£500 |
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Piers Milligan, Campbeltown |
Diving |
£3,000 |
£180 |
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Colin McEwan, Luing |
Maiden Voyages, sea angling |
£1,500 |
- |
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Thomas Körner, Dalmally |
Tatooist/printing/etching |
£3,000 |
£500 |
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Julie Murray, Lochgoilhead |
SOS Event Management |
£3,000 |
£480 |
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Michael Leng, Tayvallich |
Mid Argyll Skip Hire |
£3,000 |
£500 |
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Mark Gowdie, Oban |
All Good, design |
£3,000 |
- |
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Colin McPherson, Easdale |
Photography |
£3,000 |
£500 |
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Liz Miller, Dunoon |
Event management |
£3,000 |
£500 |
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Ross MacMillan, Islay |
Rhinns Electrical |
£3,000 |
£500 |
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Robin Hall, Oban |
Marine Enterprise |
£3,000 |
£370 |
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Victoria Squires, Taynuilt |
Bluefin Cruises, cycling/walking cruises |
£1,500 |
£500 |
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Joanna Hunter, Dunoon |
Caladh Funeral Services |
£3,000 |
£500 |
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Arthur Dominick, Dunoon |
Caladh Funeral Services |
£3,000 |
£500 |
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Catherine Haston, Cairndow |
Loch Fyne Organic, vegetable |
£3,000 |
£500 |
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James Haston, Cairndow |
Loch Fyne Organic |
£3,000 |
£500 |
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Wallace Simpson, Lochgilphead |
Builder |
£3,000 |
£500 |
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Alison Rennie, Cumbrae |
Painted Pots, ceramics |
£2,990 |
£500 |
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David McGilp, Lochiglphead |
Gaelstrom, heritage interpretation |
£2,400 |
£500 |
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Simon Howitt, Bunessan, Mull |
Alba Fish and Shellfish |
£3,000 |
- |
GROWING BUSINESS PROJECTS - consultancy and feasibility studies etc.
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Project |
Total cost |
Assistance approved |
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Scottish Association for Marine Science Group, Dunstaffnage |
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Industrial research grant (Ref 30130) |
£144,640 |
£94,016 |
ENVIRONMENTAL RENEWAL funding to projects which repair or renew the physical environment.
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Project |
Total cost |
Assistance approved |
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Kintyre Agricultural Society |
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Improve access, parking and showing facilities at showground (Ref 30598) |
£8,400 |
£4,200 |
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Ross of Mull Historical Society |
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Structural engineering and architectural fees for proposed expansion into old oast house |
£2,585 |
£835 |
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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East Ayrshire Council |
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Ayrshire & Arran Craft Development project, Elements of Change, to stimulate and develop youth activity within the craft sector (Ref 30127) |
£180,000 |
£9,000 |
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National Watersports Centre, Cumbrae |
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18 ft skiff event |
£3,835 |
£1,570 |
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Feisean Nan Gaidheal, Mull |
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Teenage gaelic workshops |
£2,788 |
£1,072 |
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Argyll & Bute Regional Environmental Education Forum |
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ABREEF Fair 2003 in Oban |
£6,250 |
£900 |
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South Argyll Rural Initiative |
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Alternative energy seminar |
£977 |
£386 |
COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
- a scheme part- financed by the European Union under the Highlands & Islands Special Transitional Programme to enhance community capacity through training and skills, which will enable|
Project |
Total cost |
Assistance approved |
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Argyll and Bute Youth Forum |
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Support for recruitment of a project development officer (Ref 30532) |
£31,811 |
European £3,000 |
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Bute Outdoor Centre |
£6,462 |
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Assistance with business plan (Ref 30524) |
£25,850 |
European £6,463 |
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Colintraive Village Hall Committee |
£2,500 |
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Colintraive community garden (Ref 30454) |
£10,350 |
European £2,500 |
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Ionad Chaluim Chille Ile, Islay |
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Evening facilities administrator post (Ref 30539) |
£9,402 |
European £4,701 |
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Kintyre Amenity Trust |
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Scoping study of artefacts and display material at Campbeltown Heritage Centre (Ref 30545) |
£5,600 |
£2,275 European £2,275 |
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Islay Disabled Endeavours and Action |
£117 |
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Attendance at corporate fundraising course |
£335 |
European £117 |
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Islay and Jura CVS |
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Community transport conference linking transport to health and well being |
£1,744 |
£374 European £870 |
SKILLS & SECTORAL DEVELOPMENT
BUSINESS TRAINING GRANTS - discretionary assistance towards training and
development of companies to enhance the skill levels of staff, linked to
their business objectives.
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Project |
Total cost |
Assistance approved |
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Project Trust, Isle of Coll |
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General business training |
£9,290 |
£3,700 |
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Dalriada Veterinary Surgery, Lochgilphead |
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Nurse assessor qualification |
£7,000 |
£2,800 |
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Hebridean Trust, Connel |
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Outdoor education training |
£6,800 |
£3,400 |
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Early Birds Nursery, Barcaldine |
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General business training |
£6,620 |
£3,300 |
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Lynn of Lorne Care Home, Benderloch |
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General business training |
£20,224 |
£7,500 |
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The Marine Resource Centre, Barcaldine |
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General business training |
£15,780 |
£6,800 |
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Lorne Fisheries, Taynuilt |
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General business training |
£11,812 |
£4,800 |
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Lakeland Marine, Lochgilphead |
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General business training |
£7,500 |
£3,000 |
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Scottish Sea Farms, Connel |
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General business training |
£26,437 |
£7,500 |
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Integrin Advanced Biosystems, Barcaldine |
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General business training |
£14,000 |
£7,000 |
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Cousin & Armour, Campbeltown |
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SNVQ level 3 in veterinary nursing |
£7,836 |
£3,134 |
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Campbeltown Waste Watchers, Campbeltown |
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ACCA DipFM, HGV licence |
£9,744 |
£3,898 |
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Kintyre Care Centre, Campbetown |
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NVQ, Dementia |
£18,678 |
£7,470 |
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Campbeltown Pottery, Campbeltown |
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General business training |
£3,848 |
£1,538 |
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Gigha Trading Company, Isle of Gigha |
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Food hygiene training |
£9,350 |
£4,675 |
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South Kintyre Credit Union, Campbeltown |
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General business training |
£13,405 |
£5,362 |
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Balinakill Hotel, Clachan |
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General business training |
£7,730 |
£3,092 |
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Fiona McGovern, Lamlash, Isle of Arran |
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Massage in schools training, nutrition course |
£4,995 |
£1,498 |
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Easy Horse (S Shaw), Kilmelford |
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Natural horsemanship |
£692 |
£203 |
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Martin Smith Electrical, Lochdon, Isle of Mull |
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Upgrading electrical certification |
£819 |
£246 |
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 |
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Provision of student support services in learning centres (Ref 30497) |
£80,000 |
£48,750 |
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Argyll and the Islands Enterprise (Ref 30284) |
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Part funding of construction industry liaison project |
£100,071 |
£44,041 |
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Argyll and the Islands Enterprise |
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Modern Apprenticeship promotion through the Construction Challenge event (Ref 30468) |
£4,765 |
£4,765 |
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. Delays in reporting result in us giving below details of qualifications achieved in May.
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Level |
Applicant |
Qualification |
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Level 3 MA |
Andrew Stirling, Bute |
Customer service |
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Denise McColl, Oban |
Customer service |
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Paul Kersley, Oban |
Electrical maintenance |
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James A Scott, Oban |
Electrical maintenance |
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Thomas Watt, Oban |
Vehicle mechanical & electrical systems |
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Archie MacArthur, Tiree |
Vehicle mechanical & electrical systems |
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Level 3 |
Ian Campbell, Oban |
Vehicle mechanical & electrical systems |
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Jonathan Will, Oban |
Vehicle body repair |
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Rebecca McKenzie, Lochgilphead |
Early years care and education |
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Level 2 |
Honor McCutcheon, Dunoon |
Hairdressing |
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Tammy Kershaw, Oban |
Hairdressing |
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Amanda MacLean, Lochgilphead |
Food preparation and cooking |
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Eileen Gillies, Lochgilphead |
Food preparation and cooking |
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Christoper Campbell, Oban |
Food and drink service |
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Iain McNiven, Islay |
Operational services |
TRAINING FOR WORK (TFW) - training for 18 64 year olds who have been unemployed for more than 6 months. Delays in reporting result in us giving below details of qualifications achieved in May
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Level |
Applicant |
Qualification |
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Level 1 |
Caroline Hopkins, Campbeltown |
European Computer Driving Licence |
In addition, we are advised that 3 previous participants on the scheme have obtained jobs.
SECTORAL DEVELOPMENT assistance for projects, principally in the Tourism, e-Business and Food & Drink sectors.
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Project |
Total cost |
Assistance approved |
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AILLST Tourist Board |
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Improve visitor orientation on the Argyll Coastal Route (Ref 30612) |
£14,680 |
£3,500 |
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VisitScotland |
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Market and product development within the tourism industry on Arran (Ref 30466) |
£93,000 |
£46,500 |
EVENTS & FESTIVALS
funding support towards small events and festivals to enhance the attraction of the area to visitors.|
Project |
Total cost |
Assistance approved |
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Bute Berthing Company Ltd |
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Fifers Regatta |
£10,900 |
£800 |
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Bute Live Festival |
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Bute Live Festival 2003 |
£13,270 |
£2,500 |
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Tarbert Festival Committee |
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Tarbert Seafood Festival |
£15,000 |
£2,500 |
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AILLST Tourist Board |
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Isle of Bute Marketing Initiative |
£3,000 |
£500 |
HIE e-BUSINESS programme designed to stimulate the adoption of e-commerce amongst SMEs by providing independent advice and grant assistance and raising the profile of successful e-business adopters in the area. 55% of funding comes from the AIE budget and 45% from the European Regional Development Fund.
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Project |
Total cost |
Assistance approved |
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Project Trust, Coll |
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Database and WAN network systems upgrade |
£26,000 |
£9,100 |
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Island Porcelain, Arran |
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E-commerce web site |
£3,000 |
£1,200 |
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Oops Pardon, Mull |
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Digital editing and production software suite |
£1,138 |
£569 |
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Ionad Chaluim Chille Ile, Islay |
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Web site |
£1,791 |
£716 |
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For further information contact:
Mandy Crompton
Argyll & the Islands Enterprise
Tel: 01546 602281
Email: m.crompton@hient.co.uk
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