Biggar & District Community Heritage Limited
was set up in 2005.
It is a Company limited by Guarantee (SC 281826) and
a Registered Charity (SC 036413). Its purpose is
to conserve, improve and maintain the local heritage,
both built and natural, in Biggar and its surrounding
area. It also has a social welfare and educational
remit, developing good relationships within the community
and stimulating public interest and education in heritage
matters.
The first project, the restoration and improvement of
a small neglected woodland (see
Little Mitchellwood page), is nearing completion and
further projects are under discussion and in the pipeline
following consultation with the membership of the Company
and the Community. These include further environmental
projects with an eye on public access and wildlife conservation
as well as town heritage proposals.
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JOIN BIGGAR & DISTRICT COMMUNITY HERITAGE Ltd.
Membership of the Company is open to all in Biggar and
the surrounding area. The more members we have the
more likely it is that outside funding agencies will view
favourably applications for funding of community heritage
projects. At present membership stand just short
of 100 and is growing.
Please consider joining. To do so complete the enrolment
form or call Morag Renwick on 01899 220199. There
is no membership fee and you would only be required to
pay £1 if the Company should ever be wound up with
debts still owing. However, funds are needed for
running expenses and liability insurance for the projects
that have public access. These expenses are not
covered by grants, we therefore depend on voluntary donations. Tax
on donations is recoverable by the Company if a gift-aid
form is signed. All these
forms can be found here>>.
Volunteers are also sought to work on projects and to act
as wardens. This can be fun and healthy exercise. The
first woodland project was undertaken almost entirely by
volunteers, of which we are extremely proud.
To
become a volunteer please complete the online contact form>> 
