Edinburgh, Lothians & Borders area of British Divers Marine Life Rescue recently received a grant from North Berwick Trust to purchase a life-size Whale model to be used in all their training sessions in North Berwick. Area Coordinator Corinne Gordon says, “we are extremely grateful to the Trust for the grant awarded this year. Our …
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In Spring 2021, North Berwick Trust awarded a grant to enjoyleisure to purchase a new inflatable 15m Commando AquaRun at North Berwick Sports Centre. This new inflatable has proved hugely popular with local school children since it hit the water in September. Available every Friday afternoon after school, it is the perfect activity to round …
The Baptist Church is situated in a prominent position on Victoria Road in North Berwick. The church approached the Trust for funding towards much needed church hall repairs. The church hall had deteriorated significantly and was a structural concern. Urgent repairs were needed to prevent further deterioration and possible collapse. Grant funding was sought to …
In autumn 2019, North Berwick Trust were delighted to support North Berwick Rugby Football Club (NBRFC), providing 50% of funding to carry out refurbishment works to their existing clubhouse. NBRFC needed to bring their old facilities up to date and the new look clubhouse is now looking fantastic! Gone is the green banquette seating, old …
North Berwick Trust today supports a myriad of local organisations and charities with educational, recreational, cultural, sporting and conservation activities. But not many people know that the Trust sometimes also supports individuals. One of the Trust’s aims is simply ‘to help those in need in our community’. North Berwick Trust has strict funding criteria of …
Bowling is social sport that adds to community activity and is suitable for all ages and ability. So Club President Kevin Blackie was keen to find a way of allowing less mobile members to continue their enjoyment of both the game and the company. The club applied for a North Berwick Trust grant to cover …
In 2013, the Coastal Communities Museum opened its doors to display a variety of exhibitions that tell the story of the North Berwick Coastal Area community. The museum relies on grants, donations and a volunteer workforce to successfully conceive, research, and host exhibitions. As the museum grew to include not just the story of North …
With the help of a North Berwick Trust Grant, the North Berwick Harbour Trust Association installed six new beach huts on the town’s esplanade. They are reminiscent of the original North Berwick beach huts which disappeared from the Harbour many years ago. The Association applied for part-funding for the new Beach Hut Project to once …