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Huntly Development Trust

Huntly Development Trust. Donald Boyd, Development Manager. +. +. =. +. Starting point for ATP Huntly. A stronger , more representative and more cohesive Business Association New or revitalised and supported town brand Improved town infrastructure Increased social housing provision

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Huntly Development Trust

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  1. Huntly Development Trust Donald Boyd, Development Manager

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  3. Starting point for ATP Huntly

  4. A stronger, more representative and more cohesive Business Association • New or revitalised and supported town brand • Improved town infrastructure • Increased social housing provision • A justified reputation as an attractive visitor destination • Clear roles and responsibility for town centre management • Agreed development framework • Established skills and learning network • Greater community involvement in town decision-making. (Page 11, ATP Huntly 3 year development plan, 2006) Where will the three-year plan take Huntly?

  5. The times they were a changin’ + + = +

  6. Why ATP model worked • Full-time organisational structure • Geographical focus on the town and its hinterland • Vision of what the organisation is seeking to achieve and a plan to make it happen • Budget for project implementation and for generating other funds • Human resource to co-ordinate and drive activities • Support network of key stakeholders

  7. What did people say? Q2: What do you believe is the most important thing remaining to be worked on for Huntly's future?

  8. HDT aims…. ”To build a resilient, inclusive, enterprising community capable of dealing with ongoing change." • To be a vehicle to make things happen; • To be community led • To have a coordinating role, bringing interests together to meet shared objectives; • To secure resources and ensure they are applied to meet community aspirations; and • To build and utilise the strengths and skills of the community.

  9. 1. Developing Our Infrastructure 1.1. Develop Huntly's online presence 1.2. Improve town gateways, signage & interpretation 2. Developing Our Economy 2.1. Investigate feasibility, acquisition and development of a Huntly Hub 2.2. Investigate feasibility of small workshop unit development for local businesses 2.3. Develop and coordinate holiday, skills and sports activity packages 2.4. Investigate opportunities to develop the Huntly retail sector 3. Strengthening Our Society 3.1. Undertake mapping/identification of social support needs

  10. 4. Advancing Our Culture And Heritage 4.1. Draw up a town marketing plan 5. Promoting Sport In Our Community 5.1. Develop cycling in and around Huntly 5.2. Develop walking in and around Huntly 5.3. Investigate the feasibility of building a bunkhouse 6. Improving Our Environment 6.1. Draw up a town sustainability plan, inc. investigations into a Huntly Car Club, local CO2 offset scheme, use of hydropower from local rivers 6.2. Investigate opportunities for recycling services

  11. Financial target Earned income Grant investment 2009 2011

  12. Financial projections • 2009-10: (£28,822) • 2010-11: £6,152 • 2011-12: £46,905

  13. Mission Outcomes Activities

  14. LEADER Project outcomes

  15. What we’ve learned so far Its all about people Work with others Learn from others Be a solution Work with what you have Agencies want us to succeed Think big Decide what you want to do first, then how to do it It all takes longer than you think Yes we can! - and lots more ……

  16. What next? • Social accounting system/SROI • Income generation plan • Cash flow discussions with bank • Flood appeal • Staff appraisals • ICT/Accountancy support • Recruit more directors • Recruit more members • …..

  17. Further information Donald Boyd Development Manager Huntly Development Trust Huntly Business Centre Gordon Street Huntly, Aberdeenshire AB54 8FG 01466 799416 donald.boyd@huntly.net www.huntly.net

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