Almost £100,000 has been earmarked for groups and activities in the area as a result of our proximity to Glasgow Airport.
So far, a total of £52,000 from the Glasgow Airport Flightpath Fund has been awarded to 39 groups, clubs and charities local to the airport.
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And now, the custodians of the fund are asking more to come forward and apply for financial support. They are keen to hear from and support sustainability-themed projects aimed at improving the environment in the communities local to the airport.
Archie Hunter, chair of the Flightath Fund, said: “We have received a wealth of applications from across the many communities around the airport which support a wide and varied range of great causes.
“Whether you are part of an established club or group, or are looking for financial support to get a community or sustainably-themed project off the ground, we want to hear from you.”
Since 2011, the Flightpath Fund has awarded more than £1.7million to over 700 clubs, groups and community organisations.
Ronald Leitch, operations director at Glasgow Airport, said: “Being a good neighbour and actively supporting the communities we serve have always been key priorities for Glasgow Airport.
“Since its inception in 2011, the Flightpath Fund has been instrumental in ensuring the communities local to the airport continue to share in our success.
“I was really pleased to see the return of the Flightpath Fund after what has been a hugely challenging period for the airport and the wider industry, and it is heartening to once again see the Fund doing what it does best – supporting a diverse range of charities, clubs and local groups in need.”
The Flightpath Fund’s committee, which includes elected representatives from each of the four local authorities bordering Glasgow Airport, meets regularly throughout the year to consider all applications made and to allocate any agreed financial support.
Renfrewshire council leader, Iain Nicolson and Councillor Sam Mullin represent Renfrewshire on the committee, where they are joined by East Dunbartonshire’s Depute Leader Calum Smith, Councillor June McKay from West Dunbartonshire Council, and Councillor Anne McTaggart from Glasgow City Council.
Applications to the Flightpath Fund should be sent in at least three weeks prior to the committee's next meeting, which falls on September 16.
To find out more about applying for funding support, visit: www.glasgowairport.com/community
