Clubs & Societies

Grant ApplicationForm

Club / Geography society
GRANT APPLICATION BUDGET
Activity/Project / Details
(Time frames, frequency, equipment required, etc.) / Cost
Background and outline of proposal:
Geography society field course to Arran (Scottish West coast island)
  • The geography society would like to visit Arran for a weekend (01-03/11/13)
  • Below are transport, accommodation, food costs and finally the grant proposal

Transport (from Stirling to accommodation in Arran & back) / Friday 01/11/13
  • Fieldtrip commences (PM)
  • Depart Stirling for Adrossan by train (PM)
  • Depart Adrossan for Brodick by ferry (PM)
  • Depart Brodick for Corrie bunkhouse by Bus (PM)
Saturday 02/11/13
  • Depart Corrie Bunkhouse for Goat Fell by foot (AM)
  • Return to Bunkhouse by foot (PM).
(Members have been advised about the required equipment to bring for this such as Waterproof clothing & sturdy footwear)
Sunday 03/11/13
  • Depart Corrie Bunkhouse for Corrie town by foot. (AM)
  • Return to Corrie bunkhouse from Corrie by foot (AM)
  • Depart Corrie Bunkhouse to Brodick by bus(AM)
  • Depart Brodick for Adrossan by ferry (AM)
  • Depart Adrossan for Stirling by train (PM)
  • Close of fieldtrip (PM)
/ Return ferry fare: £101.20 (£9.20ppx11)
Return Bus fare: £51.70(£4.70ppx11)
Return train fare: £264 (£24ppx11)
Total Travel cost: £416.90
Accommodation (Stay in Corrie Croft Bunkhouse for two nights) / The stay here will be from 01/11/13-03/11/12 (2 nights)
The society has arraigned exclusive access to cooking, ablution and living room areas. / Total accommodation cost:
£300(£27.28ppx11)
Food (Two evening means, two breakfasts and one lunch-all purchased in advance for self-catering) / The society seeks to minimise costs by self-catering. The budget has included:
  • Friday: Dinner (shepherd’s pie)
  • Saturday:
-Breakfast (cereal, porridge, toast w/condiments and fruit)
-Packed lunch (sandwiches, crisps, fruit & sweet snack)
-Dinner (Pasta bake)
  • Sunday:
Breakfast (cereal, porridge, toast w/condiments and fruit) / Total food: £110(£10ppx11)
TOTAL COST OF ACTIVITY/PROJECT / £826.90
CLUB BALANCE / £175.14
CLUB FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR THIS ACTIVITY / £80
CLUB FUNDRAISING / £0
INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS (from members) If applicable / £471.90
TOTAL AMOUNT REQUESTED / £275

How would the above benefit your club and its members?

The island of Arran has been described as a miniature Scotland with both its highland hill-ranges and lowland coastal areas. Such a geographical setting provides a playground for geographers to explore a variety of landscapes and physical processes. The aim of this course is to provide the society members with the skills to move beyond viewing landscapes as simply picturesque settings. Members will develop their eye for detail in identifying landforms and begin to learn to interpret how landscapes are shaped by understanding the associated physical processes. These are essential skills for geographers and environmental-enthusiasts alike.
This will be achieved by a hike up Goat Fell (the peak of Arran’s high ground) which will be punctuated by in-field presentations prepared by the society president. The ascent will also allow the natural history of Scotland and Arran to be highlighted due to the great vantage points over both the island and mainland. The lowland geology will also be explored by a visit to limestone caves in Corrie and the local shoreline.
In the evenings, through the preparation of meals and social time, members will learn how to work as a team whilst providing an opportunity for everyone to get to know each other. Finally, it is hoped that following the field course the society will generate interest in Scotland’s landscapes and inspire more ventures to discover this country’s diverse geography.
Submitted by (committee position) / President
Name
Date / 24/10/13

Please submit via email to or and keep a copy for your records. PLEASE note grant applications will not be accepted beyond the month of April and all funds allocated must be spent by 1st May.