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North-east charities share £25k boost from ABZ Propeller Fund

Aberdeen Airport's canine crew is one of the charities benefitting. Pictured: Bruce Watson, ABZ Propellor Fund chairmain, Bryan Snelling, Aberdeen Science Centre chief executive, and Mark Beveridge, Aberdeen International Airport operations director, with dogs Bella and Dorothy. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
Aberdeen Airport's canine crew is one of the charities benefitting. Pictured: Bruce Watson, ABZ Propellor Fund chairmain, Bryan Snelling, Aberdeen Science Centre chief executive, and Mark Beveridge, Aberdeen International Airport operations director, with dogs Bella and Dorothy. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

Almost 20 organisations with links to education, sustainability and economic regeneration have shared £25,000 through the ABZ Propeller Fund.

Previously known as the Aberdeen International Airport Community Fund, the fund is open to groups, charities and organisations.

Aberdeen Science Centre was among the 18 organisations receiving the funding and hosted a celebration event this morning.

It received funding to expand its range and availability of educational loan boxes.

These boxes are available for schools, community groups, and other organisations to borrow and use in their own classroom, garden, or community setting.

Groups can choose from a Bioblitz box, which includes binoculars, mini telescopes, bug pots, ID guides and an activity booklet to help youngsters explore nature in their playgrounds; or a Planet Protectors box, which includes a portable air quality monitor, soil testing monitor, activity guides and stationery.

Bryan Snelling, chief executive of Aberdeen Science Centre, explained the funding will allow “even more people of all ages” to engage in science.

Recipients from the Propellor Fund at the presentation held at Aberdeen Science Centre. Image: Darrell Benns / DC Thomson

He said: “We are extremely grateful to the ABZ Propeller Fund for the generous funding, which has allowed us to develop new resources for both schools and community groups and extend our Stem education beyond the centre itself.

“While the centre is open to everyone we know there can barriers which make it difficult for some groups to visit in person, so our outreach work provides a vital bridge between the science centre and our community, allowing even more people of all ages to engage in science and make new discoveries.”

Local groups supported

The Russell Anderson Foundation also benefitted from the funding, which will go towards creating lifestyle changes at Kirkhill Primary School.

Funding was used to purchase equipment for healthy eating classes with the priority to make sustainable positive outcomes for children and their families.

Canine Concern Scotland Trust and Aberdeen airport’s own canine crew, who help anxious passengers among other duties, also benefitted.

The Propellor Fund was established to help charities across the north-east. Image: Darrell Benns / DC Thomson

Other organisations receiving funding included Friends of Carronhill School, the Haven in Stonehaven and Denis Law Legacy Trust.

Blackdog Residents Association, Waulkmill Menagerie, Gordon District Scouts and 19th Aberdeen Guides and Rangers all benefitted too.

Sharing in success of Aberdeen International Airport

The ABZ Propeller Fund was established to ensure local communities share in the success of Aberdeen International Airport.

It provides financial support to community groups and charities that are committed to improving the opportunities, facilities and services available to local people.  It also supports volunteering and fundraising by airport staff. The ABZ Propeller Fund is competitive, and each application is considered on its individual merit.

Bruce Watson, chairman of the ABZ Propeller Fund, said: “The ABZ Propeller Fund is a great way for community groups, charities and organisations to get help with funding and get their project off the ground.

“We encourage groups with a focus on young people, sustainability or that make a tangible and real difference in their local communities to consider applying for funding.”

Members of the ABZ Propeller Fund include airport staff, as well as representatives from the local authorities and government.

The search is now on for applicants for 2023 with the committee meeting four times a year. Find out more online.

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