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Community led food and drink
This case study looks at how Community Led Local Development supports the Food and Drink sector within rural and island Scotland
Organisation name: Abundant Borders, Macauley College and Propagate
Funding received: Various from Community Led Local Development - Scottish Government
Date awarded: 01/04/2024
Location: Across Rural and Island Scotland
The food and drink sector is a vital apart of the Scottish economy, with many of these businesses based across rural and island Scotland.
This case study film features three community groups from across rural and island Scotland and demonstrates how each group has managed to support development of food and drink projects utilising Community Led Local Development (CLLD) funding, part of the Scottish Government’s Rural Development Programme.
- Abundant Borders – grant of £14,750 to set up a local Good Food Partnership , consult communities and produce a series of podcasts
- Macauley College C.I.C. – grant of £15,344 to purchase and install a new polycrub and fencing to support their growing social enterprise
- Propagate – grant of £10,475 to produce a short film and associated learning resources exploring regenerative farming and sustainable food systems
CLLD is a Scottish Government fund and is a part of its Scottish Rural Delivery Programme (SRDP).
It gives local communities the power to tackle their own, local challenges. By building knowledge and skills, supporting new ideas and encouraging cooperation, CLLD helps to create viable and resilient communities.
Thanks to Inspiring Scotland for producing such a fantastic film.
