In relation to the identified priorities in the Guidance & Essential criteria what will your idea achieve and who will benefit from your project?
Residents and visitors to Ballantrae would benefit from this project. The project would ensure that the group have provsions to support the community when in need. The puropose of the group is to help in the community in the event of an emergency for example, loss of power, extreme weather, unplanned road closures, flooding etc. To provide a safe space for people to shelter, receive food or provide food and essentials in peoples own homes whichever is more suitable depending on the emergency. Th
Please describe what you plan to do and what the money will be used for? (i.e., purchase equipment/resources)
The group has just been developed, the funds would be used to purchase a supply of long life food which can be donated to those in need. Funds would also be used to purchase solar powered torch,radio and power banks, flasks and portable generators to be loaned out in emergency circumstances.
Location: Ballantrae Community Council area
Proposed on behalf of: Ballantrae Resilience Group - partnered with The Ballantrae Trust, Ballantrae Community Council, Ballantrae Community Association and BRICC
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