The Pentland Community Chest (PCC) Committee met last night for the fourteenth time to consider sixteen applications that have been made between 1 December 2023 and 31 May 2024. Eleven applications met the funding criteria and will receive awards. The successful organisations and projects are:
- Wildfire Explorer Unit – Purchase of new frying pans for camp cooking
- Balerno Village Screen – Contribution towards upgrade of AV software
- The Mill at St. Joseph’s – Purchase of outdoor seating and buzzers
- Juniper Green Tennis Club – Purchase of replacement storage shed
- Currie High School – Purchase of baking equipment for the Baking Club
- PALM Dementia Café – Funding towards the production of some publicity leaflets
- 42nd Pentland (Currie) Scout Group – Purchase of six hammocks, tarps and treehugger straps
- Currie High School – Purchase of second hand golf equipment for the Golf Club
- Pentland Caledonia Pipes & Drums – Funding to adapt a drum for use by a young person in the group
- Balerno Children’s Gala – Purchase of replacement portable PA system
- Dean Park Primary School – Purchase of goals, training posts, goalkeeper aids and hurdles for the Football Club
You can view the full history of awards on our All Awards and find out more information about a selection of projects on our Featured Projects page.