Following completion of remediation activity, the club is seeking to upgrade their outdated changing room facilities to provide more, flexible changing, showering and toilet space especially for ladies, youths and those with special access needs in line with current standards. This will enable expanded use of the club by existing and new members including other water sport users for the benefit of the local community. The total estimated cost of the project, including professional fees and unrecoverable VAT is estimated£166,000

The club has been successful in obtaining grant funding but to £73,000 from SportScotland and need to raise the balance. £43,000 has been set aside from club funds but we need to find a further £50,000 if the project is to proceed.

We are inviting each sailing member to donate towards our a target of £10,000. With Gift Aid, we hope to meet that target easily. This approach has been chosen rather than a compulsory levy to allow flexibility to suit individual circumstances and choices.

This donation-based fundraising will form part of a collection of approaches to fund the development. Other approaches being used include:

1. Seek grants from funding organisations other than SportScotland.

3. Institute a targeted fundraising campaign seeking significant donations from former members and other supporters of our club. Donations received would be ring-fenced for the changing rooms project.

All being well, we will have confirmed funding in January 2026 and work can complete ready for the new sailing season