Latest News: 12th September 2011

Our applications for grants from Historic Scotland and the Heritage Lottery Fund have both been declined. Sadly, although our applications have drawn favourable comment, the funds available to organisations are squeezed and many otherwise-worthy claims like ours have failed to generate funds.

Nevertheless, we will look again at applying to Historic Scotland in the next round later in the year and see if that gets a more favourable response. Meanwhile local fund-raising has proved very successful with two Fashion Shows proving both to be both enjoyable and financially profitable; another is already in the pipeline for 2012.

Discussions have continued with the architects and the General Trustees of the Church of Scotland and we are in continuous discussion with the Property Committee of Falkirk Presbytery regarding our plans. Once the funding is in place, it will be all systems go!

Meanwhile, we would like to remind everyone about our "Coffee Jar" offerings in which we ask people to keep their 'small change' and donate it to our Project ROCK fund twice a year in June and December. This usually raises around £500 a year, so let's see if we can make an extra-special effort to get to the next milestone of £600 when we next collect the jars in December.

Of course, it doesn't need to be a coffee jar: if you would rather collect your change in an old ice-cream or butter tub - or indeed other type of container - then so much the better!

A huge thank-you is due to all who make that special effort to support the Coffee Jar collection in whatever way; it is very much appreciated and all contributions will be put to good use within the church.


News archive:
22nd May 2011: An update on the background and latest progress for those new to Project ROCK more
23rd May 2010: Revised costings and further grant applications - plus good fundraising news more
27th November 2009: One step forward, two steps backwards on the grants front more
20th April 2009: Applying for grants, and meetings with various interested parties more
28th April 2008: Condition Survey (Church) and Feasibility Study (Outhouse) reports received more
1st October 2007: Discussions underway between architects, the council and Church of Scotland more
13th May 2007: Architects appointed to carry out Condition and Feasibility Studies more

Coffee Jars If you would like to help the Church raise funds for Project ROCK here is a simple way to do it – save your small change (usually 1 and 2 pence pieces) and keep them in a empty Coffee Jar. (However, any jar will do.) We collect the jars in June and December and it all helps to make the fund grow. Thanks to all who contribute this way!