Previously funded activities by Barr Education and Training Fund
Education and training funds have been specifically set up to support individuals of all ages to access college, university or training programmes of all kinds. This funding helps individuals enhance their employment opportunities and there is an ever increasing body of evidence about the difference this funding can make.
Below are some recent examples of the courses and qualifications previously supported by this fund.
| Project | Fund | Description | Amount Awarded |
| Local resident | Barr Education and Training Fund | To support the costs of driving lessons in order to increase access to employment opportunities in this rural area | £1,000 |
| Local resident | Barr Education and Training Fund | To support the cost of completing CBT (Compulsory Basic Training), increasing access to education and employment opportunities. | £125 |
| Local resident | Barr Education and Training Fund | To fund the cost of fuel and train to attend Ayrshire College to study for an HNC in Social Sciences | £1,000 |
| Local resident | Barr Education and Training Fund | To contribute to the cost of tools whilst completing Plumbing and Heating Apprenticeship | £700 |
| Local resident | Barr Education and Training Fund | To fund course fees and associated expenses enabling study of Outdoor First Aid Course | £500 |
| Local resident | Barr Education and Training Fund | To fund 6 modules of training for non-medical helpers and mentors from the National Autistic Society to support their opportunities for employment. | £210 |
| Local resident | Barr Education and Training Fund | To fund a chainsaw course in cross-cutting and maintenance, and associated PPE to support employment opportunities and career aspirations | £1,000 |
| Local resident | Barr Education and Training Fund | To contribute to costs associated with studying HH37 Mechanical Design Engineering | £1,000 |
| Local resident | Barr Education and Training Fund | To contribute to the cost of driving lessons, increasing access to education and employment opportunities | £1,100 |
| Local resident | Barr Education and Training Fund | To support driving lesson costs and the purchase of a MacBook, whilst studying NC Film and Media | £1,500 |