OIC Crown Estate CECLDF Grant Allocations
IMAGE: A table lists grant allocations made during 2023/24, with applicants, total project costs, OIC CECLDF funding committed, total match funding, and project summaries. The table text is transcribed below.
OIC Crown Estate CECLDF Grant Allocations Made During 2023/24
| Applicant | Total Project Cost | OIC CECLDF Funding Committed | Total Match Funding | Project Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Ronaldsay Trust | £628,446.75 | £50,000.00 | £578,446.75 | The Pund Project aims to tackle a number of key issues identified within the new North Ronaldsay Island Development Plan published in 2022; OIC CECLDF funding will be used for various elements of the project including construction of the gym, wellbeing centre, hot desking space, meeting room and kitchen area within the existing Trebb building. This is for phase 1 of a larger project. |
| Pickaquoy Centre Trust | £374,186.00 | £50,000.00 | £324,186.00 | Construction of 4.65km professionally designed, robust and low maintenance, off-road cycling trails and a bike pump track section along with essential signage. |
| Orkney Islands Council | £79,620.00 | £39,810.00 | £39,810.00 | Funding will support the training and development of local coaches and officials across a wide range of sports. |
| Orkney Athletics & Running Club | £51,446.40 | £25,723.20 | £25,723.200 | Funding will be used to purchase a portacabin to house and protect electronic start and photo finish equipment, and to employ a Club Manager for 3 years. |
| The Hoy Trust | £18,420.00 | £9,210.00 | £9,210.00 | The Burnmouth Bothy is a traditional A listed property that requires significant restoration and repair works, including the gables being rebuilt and flooring works. The proposed projects is a comprehensive 2 tier feasibility package to enable the organisation to make the correct decisions and create a robust project that ensure long-term sustainability and community benefit to the island of hoy. |
| Birsay Heritage Trust | £99,800.00 | £49,900.00 | £49,900.00 | The project centres around opening the current site at HMS Tern to the wider public and includes installation of a toilet block, new website, marketing materials and interpretation boards. |
| North Ronaldsay Trust - | £290,953.64 | £45,953.64 | £245,000.00 | The funding will be used towards the refurbishment contract of the New Kirk on North Ronaldsay. |
| Community Energy Scotland | £180,970.40 | £23,284.04 | £157,686.36 | The 2 year project aims to fund a car club service at three locations across Orkney - Kirkwall Pier, Stromness and Tingwall. Project funds will be used to set up a new car club location in Tingwall including a charger installation in the ferry car park. |
| Papdale East Playpark Association | £24,740.00 | £12,370.00 | £12,370.00 | The proposed project is a full feasibility programme to allow the organisation to progress with Phase 2 of the Papdale East Playpark by getting the professional expertise, support and capacity at this vital stage. |
| Deerness Community Centre Association | £36,217.14 | £6,000.00 | £30,217.14 | There is a lack of play equipment for toddler aged children at the Deerness Play Area; funding will be used to purchase new, suitable equipment aimed at younger children. |
| Stronsay Community Council | £30,472.92 | £14,611.83 | £15,861.09 | The playpark will be a valuable community asset, and the new play equipment will be accessible to anyone to the age of 16. |
| Orkney Triathlon Club | £6,896.16 | £3,448.00 | £3,448.16 | Funding will be used to purchase the basic equipment necessary to establish an annual, open water based triathlon event in Stromness. |
| Friends of the Hoy Kirk | £17,356.00 | £8,678.00 | £8,678.00 | The project aims to enhance the Hoy Heritage Centre through installation of: museum standard digital displays, custom book and display cases, hanging system and CCTV. |
| Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre Development Trust | £74,894.00 | £37,447.00 | £37,447.00 | Funding will be used to create and fund for 2 years the post of Estate Ranger, who will oversee projects on the Island's extensive land ownership and work on projects helping achieve Net-Zero. |
| Orkney Islands Council | £91,059.56 | £45,529.78 | £45,529.78 | Funding will be used to employ a 1 FTE Sports Development Officer for the next 2 financial years to join the Sport & Leisure team, closely working within the Active Schools and Community Sports Hub team. |
| Orkney Islands Council | £44,442.00 | £22,221.00 | £22,221.00 | Funding will be used towards employing a new 1 FTE Senior Outdoor Education Instructor from April 2025 - March 2026. |
| Social Value Engine | £4,250.00 | 2 x licenses, data entry for OIC CECLDF applications and dashboard | ||
| Admin and animation | £29,566.77 | CLLD Officer - 25% of costs & CLLD Assistant Project Officer 50% of costs | ||
| Total | £2,049,920.97 | £478,003.26 | £1,605,734.48 |
IMAGE: A table lists grant allocations made during 2024/25, continuing across several pages, with applicants, project costs, committed funding, match funding, and project summaries. The table text is transcribed below.
OIC Crown Estate CECLDF Grant Allocations Made During 2024/25
| Applicant | Total Project Cost | OIC CECLDF Funding Committed | Total Match Funding | Project Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockworks Community Sports Trust | £52,170. | £20,086. | £32,084. | Renovation of the Rockworks Community Playing Fields to provide a robust outdoor football pitch |
| Eday Partnership | £25,038. | £12,519. | £12,519 | Feasibility study relating to the redevelopment of the hostel in Eday. The hostel is in poor condition and will be lost to the island if this project does not proceed. While a range of options will be considered and appraised it is envisaged that some form of refurbishment, renovation or rebuild will be required. |
| Orkney Science Festival | £8,920. | £4,460. | £4,460 | Delivery of the ‘Road to Food Self Reliance’ series, bringing a range of experts to Orkney to deliver talks, workshops and advice to groups. |
| Voluntary Action Orkney | £78,036. | £29,654. | £48,382 | Connect is a funded project within VAO which offers a secure, designated space for young people and a bespoke programme of support. |
| South Ronaldsay & Burray Development Trust | £54,680. | £20,000. | £34,680 | The Tomb of The Eagles – feasibility study to help ensure South Ronaldsay and Burray Development Trust is best placed to take advantage of development opportunities that community ownership of Isbister Chambered Cairn and the associated Tomb of the Eagles Visitor Centre can bring. |
| Orkney Agricultural Society | £69,808. | £30,000. | £39,808. | Enhancement of County Show ground facilities, infrastructure and equipment and to update health and safety standards and security. |
| Orkney Golf Club | £32,400. | £12,680. | £19,720. | Facility and equipment upgrade to enhance overall quality and sustainability of Orkney Golf Club. |
| Orkney Historic Boat Society | £12,170. | £6,085. | £6,085. | Feasibility study to evaluate the suitability of the old Northern Lighthouse Board Bouy Store in Stromness as a public Boat Haven. |
| Orkney West Mainland Agricultural Society | £25,560. | £12,780. | £12,780. | Feasibility study to evaluate the potential for expanding and enhancing the facilities of the Orkney West Mainland Agricultural Society, focusing on the pavilion and show park. |
| Birsay Heritage Trust | £11,124. | £5,562. | £5,562. | Purchase, delivery and installation of stainless steel panels for the drying floor at the Barony Mill. |
| Stromness Sailing Club | £159,117. | £50,000. | £109,117 | Phase One involved erecting a 16x8m multi-purpose shed to provide training, coaching, changing, storage, and maintenance facilities. A full perimeter chainlink fence was also installed to secure boats and equipment. Phase Two is developing a graded training fleet: beginner boats (Toppers), intermediate boats (Fevas – already owned), competition boats (Lasers), and a training boat for individuals with limited mobility. |
| Stenness Community Association | £15,879. | £6,129. | £9,750. | Feasibility and relevant studies of the area within the scope of the SOCS project including additional consultation to enhance the work already carried out by the project team, with the aim of producing a draft design for the community space being a key outcome. |
| GUL Outdoor Therapy | £31,370. | £10,085. | £21,285. | To establish a sustainable Outdoor Therapy programme in Orkney, in partnership with local charities and organisations. The goal is to provide timely support for vulnerable people, build a skilled local workforce, and create long-term job opportunities. In Year 1, a local delivery team will be trained, sessions launched, and a stakeholder network developed. Years 2 and 3 will focus on expanding provision and embedding services across the islands. |
| Stronsay Development Trust | £2,415. | £2,415. | £0. | Delivery of Youth Vision Summit in Stronsay. Stronsay lacks provisions for young people outside of school. There are no youth groups or organised activities to engage them. To address this gap, the Stronsay Youth Vision Summit was developed and delivered in partnership with Orkney Islands Council’s Community Learning Development & Employability service. The weekend-long event seeks to empower young people on Stronsay, providing a platform to share ideas and collaborate on creating a comprehensive Youth Action Plan for the community. Led by experienced Youth Workers, the Summit featured a variety of activities including workshops focused on skills-building, panel discussions with experts, and idea generation sessions culminating in a voting process to prioritise initiatives. |
| Burray Community Association/Orkney Music & Culture | £47,192.85 | £14,764. | £32,428.85 | Establishing a new ‘Water Sound Bluegrass & Roots Festival’ – a unique cultural event bringing bluegrass and roots music to the South Isles of Orkney. This festival will celebrate a range of musical traditions, showcasing both local talent and internationally-renowned musicians. It aims to provide a platform for local musicians to perform alongside established artists, creating an exciting exchange of skills and knowledge. |
| Stromness Museum | £68,370. | £34,185. | £34,185. | Stromness Museum will digitise around 5,000 natural history items to improve public and research access locally and globally, while also addressing colonial legacies through provenance research. The project includes creating a new part-time Natural History Collections Assistant post, hiring outreach and digital specialists, and working with volunteers, students, and local groups to enhance engagement, visibility, and long-term resilience of Orkney’s natural history collections. This initiative is key to the museum’s goal of becoming a Community Climate Hub. |
| South Ronaldsay & Burray Development Trust | £103,184. | £48,092. | £55,092. | The Tomb of The Eagles – site based consultant, Ranger service staffing and professional fees |
| Stromness Community Development Trust | £12,204. | £6,102. | £6,102. | Community ownership of Stromness Community Centre would transform it into a vital hub, addressing social isolation and a lack of accessible, affordable spaces. A safe, inclusive venue for all ages, it would support youth activities, intergenerational connections, and year-round social events. Refurbishment would provide modern facilities, a vibrant café, and space for classes, events, and winter initiatives like Warm Spaces and lunch clubs - making the centre the heart of Stromness community life. This CECLDF grant contributes to costs relating to planning permission, building warrant and kitchen equipment. |
| Orkney Sheep Foundation | £24,000. | £12,000. | £12,000 | Supporting the repair of the historic 13-mile North Ronaldsay Sheep Dyke and the replacement of two miles of fencing. Led by OSF, NRT, and SC, the work combines volunteer and paid efforts. The £12,000 award will cover materials and assembly, with costs varying based on material sources, volunteer input, machinery use, and weather conditions. |
| Birsay Community Council | £12,000. | £6,000. | £6,000 | Delivery of Birsay Place Plan |
| Youth Local Action Group (YLAG) Stationary Project | £1,640.55 | £1,640.55 | £0 | YLAG led project to provide free stationary supplies in schools and Orkney College to assist students with cost of living |
| YLAG Travel to RYAN Residential | £1,272.79 | £1,272.79 | £0 | Travel costs for YLAG members and Facilitator to attend RYAN Residential |
| Staff costs | £31,576.07 | £31,576.07 | £0 | 1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025 |
| Total | £880,127.26 | £378,087.41 | £502,039.85 |
IMAGE: A table lists grant allocations made during 2025/26, with applicants, total project costs, OIC CECLDF funding committed, total match funding, and project summaries. The table text is transcribed below.
OIC Crown Estate CECLDF Grant Allocations Made During 2025/26
| Applicant | Total Project Cost | OIC CECLDF Funding Committed | Total Match Funding | Project Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stromness Golf Club | £183,087.00 | £50,000.00 | £133,087.00 | Stromness Golf Club Development - supporting Stromness Golf Club in becoming an anchor organisation for the development of the South End of Stromness for the benefit of visitors and the local community, embracing the Point of Ness Campsite, Ness Battery, Stromness Sailing Club and Stromness Museum among others. This award will contribute towards marketing and golf course transformation costs. |
| East Mainland Agricultural Society | £117,750.39 | £23,133.00 | £94,617.39 | Construction of a pavilion within the EMAS show park in Toab containing toilet facilities, changing/feeding areas and weather proof catering area for East Mainland Show Day. In addition to this, the pavilion will provide dry storage area for other local community groups to use throughout the year. Further, information boards, bird hide and benches will be installed. |
| Loch of Ayre Walkway Association | £35,297.63 | £16,148.81 | £19,148.82 | A seating area will be developed to provide a sheltered area for the local community to gather in addition to a programme of activities and workshops including lectures, bird watching, yoga, art classes and kayaking. The stone structures will look visually striking and impressive while providing shelter from prevailing winds. |
| Stromness Primary School Parent Council | £3,000 | £3,000 | YLAG Grant - To provide equipment for a new sensory room being installed in the School, specifically an interactive floor projector and blinds, to promote inclusion, self-regulation and support to help children maximise their learning opportunities and access more areas of the curriculum. | |
| West Mainland Youth Achievement Group Cosy Cafe | £1,620 | £1,620 | YLAG Grant - The young people involved are working towards awards in cooking, crafts, and games, which require them to take part in and organise activities. To support these goals and build on their community involvement, they plan to run six community “Warm Space” events between March 2025 and March 2026. These sessions will provide a welcoming space where individuals and families can enjoy a hot meal, crafts, and games while connecting with others. Inspired by previous work on youth loneliness, the young people will organise and deliver the events themselves, including preparing meals, baking, and leading activities. | |
| Rousay, Egilsay & Wyre Development Trust Pier Restaurant | £21,000 | £9,870 | £11,130 | This project will begin bringing the Pier Restaurant building back into community use, creating a foundation for its future development. Volunteers leading the project will gain practical catering and hospitality experience through occasional community events, building the skills and confidence needed to expand activities over time in line with local demand. |
| Longhope Lifeboat Museum | £2,599,577 | £50,000 | £2,549,577 | The project will restore and modernise the museum and its historic assets to improve public access, attract new audiences, and secure the long-term sustainability of the heritage site. Works include structural repairs, improved accessibility, a new visitor centre with exhibition, café and retail space, restoration of the vintage lifeboat, enhanced digital and interactive experiences, Project staff team, and expanded education, volunteering, and skills development opportunities. |
| Papdale East Playpark Association | £211,826.74 | £45,000 | £166,826.74 | The funding will support Phase 4 of the project, delivering the construction stage of a fully inclusive outdoor play and fitness space in Orkney. This includes the supply and installation of major play and fitness equipment, safety surfacing, landscaping repairs, and associated logistics, project management, and site safety measures required for island delivery and construction. |
| Westray Development Trust Community Hub | £1,600,000 | £50,000 | £1,550,000 | The funding will support Phase 4 of the project, delivering the construction stage of a fully inclusive outdoor play and fitness space in Orkney. This includes the supply and installation of major play and fitness equipment, safety surfacing, landscaping repairs, and associated logistics, project management, and site safety measures required for island delivery and construction. |
| Friends of The Hoy Kirk | £131,880 | £46,158 | £85,722 | The funding will support urgent conservation and access improvements at Hoy Kirk to prevent further deterioration and protect the building for ongoing community use. Works include roof and masonry repairs, delivered using conservation best practice. |
| Holm Community Heritage at St Nicholas Kirk | £330,923 | £50,000 | £280,923 | The project will restore and modernise the historic building to create a sustainable, low-cost community and heritage venue for Holm and the wider area. This is the first of 2 phases. Planned improvements include weatherproofing and refurbishment works, flexible heritage display space, upgraded visitor and artist facilities, and the integration of sustainable technologies such as solar PV and battery storage to secure the building’s long-term future. |
| Orkney West Mainland Agricultural Society | £47,029.69 | £8,846.44 | £38,183.25 | The funding will support infrastructure improvements at the Dounby Show park to enhance sustainability, accessibility, safety, and visitor experience across the site. Planned works include caravan hook-up facilities, road and connectivity upgrades, improved amenities and event infrastructure, and measures to strengthen site security and year-round community use while generating sustainable income for future maintenance. |
| West Side Cinema | £20,667.91 | £6,200.37 | £14,467.54 | The project will upgrade the technical facilities at Stromness Town Hall by modernising the audio and lighting systems to improve usability, audience experience, and operational efficiency. The improvements will reduce volunteer workload, lower energy consumption and maintenance costs, and better support the wide range of community and cultural groups that use the venue. |
| Stenness Community Association | £26,400 | £10,737.99 | £15,662.01 | The funding will support Phase 3 of the Stenness Outdoor Community Space project through the purchase and installation of a Polycrub to provide a year-round sheltered space for outdoor learning, community activities, and sustainable growing projects. This development will expand the site’s accessibility and community use, building on the successful delivery of earlier play and recreation phases. |
| The Craft Hub, Rousay | £45,259.20 | £20,129.60 | £25,129.60 | The funding will support Phase 1 of improvement works to make the Church site safer, more accessible, and better equipped for community use following its community purchase. Planned works include upgraded access routes, parking and drainage improvements, disabled access infrastructure, landscaping, and pedestrian safety measures to create a sustainable and inclusive community asset ahead of future development phases. |
| Orkney Sailing Club on behalf of the Orkney Sailing Hub | £135,810.93 | £21,500 | £114,310.93 | The funding will support a three-year sailing development programme across Orkney through the appointment of the area’s first full-time Sailing Development Officer. The programme will expand participation, strengthen coaching and volunteer capacity, improve access to training and equipment, and support sustainable growth of sailing clubs and opportunities across the islands. |