Grant Decisions
From 2011 equal distribution of grants to all halls was replaced by an application system awarding variable sums based on needs
Grant awards in the past couple of years:
July 2021
Preston Village Hall - £1500 towards electrical work
Leitholm Village Hall - £1000 towards redecoration due to water damage
Whitsome Arc - £1000 towards drainage repairs
Gordon Village Hall - £2000 towards installing a false ceiling
February 2022
Chirnside Community Centre - £500 towards purchase of an under-counter fridge
Leitholm Village Hall - £300 towards re-decoration
Reston Village Hall - £1300 towards electricity for fridges and also new heating
Whitsome Arc - £305 towards outside repairs
Gavinton Village Hall - £800 towards hall insurance and the purchase of a generator
June 2022
Chirnside Community Centre - £600 towards the purchase of new chairs and a trolley
Coldstream Community Centre - £1038 towards the cost of electrical work
Allanton Village Hall - £1850 towards drainage work
Leitholm Village Hall - £816 towards electrical work
October 2022
Leitholm Village Hall - £500 towards hall insurance
February 2023
Whitsome Arc - £250 for emergency repairs
Burnmouth Village Hall - £1000 for WiFi provision and utility costs
Coldstream Community Centre - £600 for survey connected to water ingress
Gavinton Village Hall - £500 for insurance
Chirnside Community Centre - £500 for fire prevention work
June 2023
Gordon Village Hall - £570 for electrical work, door and toilet fittings
October 2023
Leitholm Village Hall - £825.52 for emergency roof repairs
December 2023
Abbey St Bathans Village Hall - £3,000 towards legal fees connected with conversion to a SCIO
January 2024
Gavinton Village Hall - £500 towards annual insurance costs
Below is a list of the total amount each hall received in BFVH grant aid since the scheme started in 2011up to 2021.
