As a Development Trust we are a community owned and led organisation which uses a combination of enterprise and creativity to improve the quality of life for people living in the Findochty and Buckie [FAB] area.
We support people in our community to come together to address local issues through collaboration and partnership working. Our goal is to enable social, economic and environmental renewal of our locality through capitalising on funding opportunities, income generation from trading for social purpose, and community ownership of buildings and land. In common with other development trusts in Scotland, we always aim to do this in ways which are ecologically sound, economically viable and socially just.
All of our intended activities are community led and as such will vary over time according to the needs of local people and their priorities identified through ongoing community engagement and research.
This flexibility and ability to adapt to changing circumstances will ensure that we are well placed to support our community when unexpected economic, environmental and social challenges occur.
Since our establishment as a charity in 2023, we have:
- Supported Buckie Area Forum to establish The Hub advice centre and warm space.
- Taken over the organisation of Buckie Community Lunches.
- Contributed to the delivery of “A Better Buckie”, the Buckie Locality Plan.
- Carried out community consultation and fundraising activities.
- Worked to develop FAB DT as an organisation.
- Been actively involved in exploring options for a multi-purpose community hub for the area.
