2022-23 Projects
Building on the learning of the LEADER programme.
The Moray Local Action Fund 2022-2023 supported communities in Moray through a Scottish Government grant for community led local development.
This funding programme drew on the work, achievements and learning of the Moray LEADER Programme 2014-2021 and of the Moray Rural Communities Testing Change programmes 2021/2022.
It supported community-led activity that focused on one or more of three key themes:
Covid Recovery – Projects supported through this theme aimed at a just and green renewal of Moray’s economy and communities following the challenges experienced as a result of the global pandemic.
Net Zero and the Climate Emergency – Projects supported through this theme supported projects building on the Rural Living in a Carbon Neutral Moray (Carbon Neutral Communities) programme on imagining, communicating, and moving towards a carbon-neutral future.
Rural Poverty – Projects supported through this theme aimed to tackle rural poverty in Moray, particularly those with a specific focus on addressing fuel poverty.
Impact
In total £267,112 was distributed across 19 projects across Moray.
The money was spent on a mixture of physical assets (capital expenditure) and general running costs (revenue expenditure).
Supported Projects
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Clan Cancer received funding towards a five-seater hybrid vehicle to support its key services for Moray residents affected by cancer.
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The grant from Moray Local Action Fund has enabled Community Energy Moray to take on a Social Media Coordinator and engage with communities across Moray
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Moray Local Action Group funding enabled Earthtime for All to facilitate twelve free woodland-based learning sessions for home schooled children and their parents.
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Elgin & District Mens Shed received funding to buy and install wind turbine solar panels and battery to charge up tools and equipment.
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Findhorn Bay Arts were awarded funding to look at the future of their shop of Forres High Street, and explore the ways that food, culture and creativity connect in Moray.
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Findhorn Village Centre and Hostel was awarded funding to install an air source heat pump at the Lobster Pot.
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Findochty Town Hall was awarded funding to provide a ‘warm space’ and refuge for local community in the event of a major mains power failure.
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Forres Area Community Trust (FACT) were awarded funding for the Cameron Project aimed at reducing social isolation following the Covid-19 pandemic.
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A grant enabled secondary glazing to be installed at Healthworks in Forres, thus reducing energy costs
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REAP was awarded funding to support its work in helping vulnerable Moray residents to tackle social isolation and fuel poverty.
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Keith and Strathisla Regeneration Partnership (KSRP) was awarded funding towards the development of a robust resilience plan for the region.
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Keith Country Show were awarded much-needed funding to replace the existing lighting at its show field.
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Longmore Community Hall was awarded funding to upgrade and replace all interior lighting with energy saving fittings.
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Outside the Box Development Support were awarded funding to run warm spaces and offer support to Moray communities impacted by the cost of living and climate crises.
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Portgordon Village Hall were awarded funding to upgrade their electrical system and fire alarm.
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ReBOOT was awarded funding from Moray Local Action Group to support two linked projects: supporting solutions donation, and streamlined recycling.
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Shopmobility Moray were awarded essential funding for their service for people with mobility issues in Moray.
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Three Kings Cullen Association were awarded funding to support improvements to the energy efficiency of Cullen Community Centre.
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Moray Local Action Group funding supported resources and activities for the Youth Club run by Burghead Free Church.
