CASE Approvals - February 2006
13th March 2006
The following are funds approved up to the last day of the month. Please note that the sums relate to approvals, not payments. While finance may be approved, for a business investment for example, it does not guarantee that the development will go ahead. The approval simply shows that funds have been made available by CASE, but they will not be released until evidence is received that the project or activity has gone ahead.
HIE Network financial assistance for business
Financial assistance to help new and existing businesses to expand and develop.
- Migdale Smolt Ltd, Bonar Bridge
Construction of transportation units, £21,700
- Loch Duart Ltd, Scourie
Upgrade of equipment and infrastructure, £56,100
- Bin Ends, Wick
Website development, £2,435
- Jektec Ltd, Scrabster
Website development, £1,360
- Highland Horse Supplies, Spinningdale
Website development, £300
HIE Network financial assistance for skills development
Support for organisations and individuals wishing to develop new skills.
- Robert Bonner, Brora
LGV Class 1, £750
- Matthew Walsh, Thurso
RGIT Offshore Survival, £573
HIE Network financial assistance for community projects
Financial support for a wide range of community-based projects.
- Sutherland Partnership, Lairg
Biodiversity photographic collection, £1,500
- Dunbeath Community Centre, Dunbeath
Redevelopment of tennis court, £11,390
- Wick Players, Wick
Creation of drama centre at Moray Street, £4,941
Business start-up
Financial support for new business start-ups.
- Paul Steven, Wick
'Wick Paintball Centre', £3,600
- Angela Levack, Wick
Childminder, £3,600
- Karl & Claire Holtey, Lairg
'Holtey Classic Hand Planes', £3,600
Other
This section covers any other programme under which funding is awarded.
- Elm Tree Filling Station, Wick
Rural Petrol Station Scheme assistance, £26,600
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