Other projects undertaken by Development Coll, not specifically part of the original Development Plan, but falling within the general aims and objectives of the company:
Coll Senior Social Club
This is a separate group who were constituted last year however Development Coll were asked to assist with Comic Relief grant application. In April they were awarded £4975 to support their activities.
Discover Coll
Following the dissolution of the Island Group, Discover Coll which had done work on the island to promote tourism trade, Development Coll took on the production of a tourist leaflet which was 100% funded by SNH as a discrete project. This project also included the erection of three tourist information boards which were funded by Discover Coll donations.
Creative Coll and Coll Sports Association
Both groups used Development Coll bank account to deposit money for a short time. Both groups have both reclaimed the money subsequently, and become independent.
Access
Not currently active
Promotion of Coll
Interested parties came together to discuss this, but the group have dissolved at the moment. New initiatives may be taken with the creation of An Cridhe and business opportunities that may arise from that
Improvements to the Ferry Service
Representations have been made through community council and Initiative at the Edge partners.
Sheltered Accommodation
Not currently active as it was discovered that there is not a desire for this within the relevant age range.
Provision of Backpackers Hostel
See An Cridhe project
Community Workshops &/or Storage
The workshop idea is currently running under the An Cridhe project, and the storage idea is on hold
Provision of Mobile phone coverage
Not currently active |
