Andy Jackson Fund Annual Report
Oct 26, 2023
Following their 2023 AGM, the Andy Jackson Fund for Access have published their annual report.
Highlights from the report:
- Approved £415.67 for purchase of equipment to help disabled paddlers for the Willowgate Centre. This was paid in April 2023. Richie reports use of this equipment recently.
- Approved and paid £430 to remove trees from the Nith. This was an appreciated removal and might be a useful model to follow for future projects.
- Big Paddle Cleanup: funded £1745 worth of litter cleaning kit. The equipment was used successfully around the country and Richie reports it being much appreciated.
- Incomes comes from sales of the guidebooks (Scottish White Water, Paddle Scotland) the app (whitewater.guide) and donations, many from the legacy of Robert Eggleston.
- The Andy Jackson Fund welcomed new trustee Richie Neill.
Applications are now open for future projects.
Projects we would like to fund include signage, aiding discussion with landowners and lobbying, environmental and disabled access, improving paths and steps onto rivers and removing blockages such as trees.
Find more information on how to apply on the AJF website.
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We are pleased to announce the second annual Student Safety & Leadership Weekend will take place October 11th-13th 2024 at Glenmore Lodge. Bookings open on Friday 17th May.
We are pleased to announce a new course date available to book for the BCAB Core Coach Training taking place online.
Mental Health First Aid Training - 20th May 2024 at Glenmore Lodge AWARD IN FIRST AID FOR MENTAL HEALTH AT SCQF LEVEL 5 (1 day course) We are delighted to be able to offer you the opportunity to complete Mental Health First Aid Training at Glenmore Lodge Monday 20th May 0830 - 1730. This will be run by Noush Duffy and Mo Samson - two experienced paddlesport coaches, Mental Health First Aid trainers and part of the Paddle Scotland Equality Groups. This Paddle Scotland course is being offered at the subsidised rate of £75 (inc. lunch and refreshments for the day). Bookings close 11 May (this has been extended) . Sunday evening accommodation at Glenmore Lodge is also available to book via the link below. We are passionate about supporting paddlesport coaches to increase knowledge in this area so you can better support the people you work with. We'd love it if you could attend. Login to JustGo Then click here to book This forms part of our longer term strategy to increase Mental Health knowledge and awareness within our coaches and leaders and will be the first of other subsidised courses to follow.
We have two upcoming training opportunities for coaches wanting to become a provider of the Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course.
