Sourcing grant cash focus of new position
Alyth Development Trust (ADT) has appointed a grantwriter as part of efforts to encourage more investment in the town.
The Trust has recruited community development professional Colin Reed on a sixmonth contract to write funding proposals for the community.
Working with ADT and a small number of partner organisations in Alyth, Colin will identify sources of funding such as government and local authority grant schemes, charitable trusts and foundations and private sector organisations.
He will then work closely with groups in the town, including ADT, to develop positive working relationships with funding bodies and prepare persuasive applications for investment in community projects in Alyth.
Kirkmichael-based Colin runs his own business as a self-employed consultant supporting local communities and has worked for Mount Blair Community Development Trust as a development officer since 2017.
Commenting on his new role, Colin said: “I believe that community organisations such as Alyth Development Trust will play an ever more crucial role in supporting local residents and bringing new ideas and investment into their communities.
“The pandemic has shown just how important our local trusts are and as our communities and their businesses move towards a postCovid recovery there’s never been a better time to get involved with them.
“I have seen first-hand the difference community trustinspired projects can make to our communities and I very much look forward to working with ADT on their ambitious and wide-reaching plans for the town.”
ADT treasurer David Whipps added: “We’re delighted to welcome Colin on board at what is turning out to be an exciting time for ADT and the town.
“Several major projects are developing which will require significant investment and we’re sure that Colin has the skills and experience to help generate the resources that will support our ambitions for Alyth.”