Funding awarded for the apiary project.
Grant transparency
Spending Plan
The National Lottery Community Fund has given Ainsdale Allotment Society £6,375 to support the creation of a small community apiary. This page records how the project budget is planned and what each area of spend supports.
Budget summary
How the grant is allocated
The budget is focused on the core items needed to establish the apiary: hives, protective equipment, training, extraction equipment and basic safety improvements.
Beekeeping training, mentoring and food safety.
Equipment, site preparation and responsible hive management.
| Category | Amount (£) | What this supports |
|---|---|---|
| Beehives | 1,800 | Beehives and related hive components needed to establish the apiary. |
| Protective Clothing & Tools | 900 | Shared suits, gloves, smokers and hive tools for safe practical work around the hives. |
| Training & Mentoring | 2,600 | Beekeeping training, practical guidance, registration costs and food safety training where required. |
| Honey Extraction & Processing | 775 | Manual extractor, food-safe buckets, jars, lids, labels and basic processing materials. |
| Safety & Site Improvements | 300 | Fencing, signage and basic safety measures around the apiary area. |
| Total | 6,375 | Full project grant allocation. |
Responsible use
How spending is managed
Spending is reviewed through the society’s governance process so the project remains focused on the apiary and its safe delivery.
Approved purchases
Project purchases are reviewed before spend is committed, with records kept for audit and transparency.
Useful equipment
Priority is given to equipment and materials that support safe hive work, storage, processing and practical learning.
Project records
Receipts, invoices and project updates are retained so members can understand how the grant has been used.
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Follow the delivery plan
The project plan explains how the apiary work is phased across the year, from preparation and setup through to inspections and review.