Primarily, we aim to take a facilitating role in a range of local and strategic projects, although we may be involved in direct project management for smaller events. When it comes to larger or longer term projects, management would be likely to be delivered by partner organisations or by contracted staff.
One of the concerns raised in the 2012 Feasibility Study was that AICCT would operate in competition with established local groups, bidding against them for the same funding streams. Therefore, in addition to meeting criteria set in our objectives, we will instead assess how we can add value to a project and what our role would be, as detailed in our Project Proposal Form and Project Assessment Matrix.
We have representation on our Advisory Group from Argyll and Bute Council’s Community Development team, and also Argyll Voluntary Action – this ensures that our approach is supportive, rather than competitive.
Key areas we will focus on:
- Developing and promoting improved access networks and related facilities and infrastructure.
- Developing and implementing species and habitat management projects that improve biodiversity and ecosystems on a regional scale.
- Developing and implementing projects that improve amenity, cultural and historic assets on a regional scale.
