Caithness Ward Discretionary Budget Approved By Councillors In The Year To 31 March 2026

23rd April 2026

Councillors approved grant funding from ward discretionary funds in the year to 31 March 2026. 13 groups in each of the two wards received funding.

Thurso and Northwest Caithness Ward Discretionary Budget applications approved 1st
April 2025 – 31st March 2026.

Caithness Youth Pipe Band – Edinburgh Tartan Parade
Caithness Chamber of Commerce – Caithness Transport Forum
Home Start Caithness – Summer Day Trip for Families in Need
Highlife Highland – Active Schools Coaching & Equipment
Thurso Football Academy – Professional Football Coaching Sessions
Community Food initiatives Northeast – Fareshare in Highland
Association of Caithness Community Councils – Village Officer Fund
The Flow Country Partnership – Flowing Forward
Pentland Canoe Club
Thurso Beach Initiative
Reay Golf Club
Thurso Bowling Club

Wick and East Caithness Ward Discretionary Budget applications approved 1st
April 2025 – 31st March 2026

Caithness Youth Pipe Band – Edinburgh Tartan Parade
Caithness Chamber of Commerce – Caithness Transport Forum
Newton Park Parent Council – Newton Park Breakfast Club
Highland Council – Step Forward Wick Youth Summer London Visit
Thrumster Parent Council – ELC Container
Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council – Town Works
Community Food initiatives Northeast – Fareshare in Highland
Association of Caithness Community Council - Village Officer Fund
The Flow Country partnership - Flowing Forward
Dunbeath & District Centre- Emergency Status Covid Resilience
Newton Park Parent Council - Outside Equipment Toys/Storage
Hearing and Sight Care- Lip

To see the individual grant amount awarded go HERE

 

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