Previously funded activities by Barrhill 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 | Barrhill Education and Training Fund | To fund driving lessons which will support access to agricultural college in Dumfries and future career prospects | £1,000 |
| Local resident | Barrhill Education and Training Fund | To support the costs associated with studying and qualifying for AAT Level 3 Accounting | £973 |
| Local resident | Barrhill Education and Training Fund | To cover the fees for an electrical installations course and the associated equipment | £946 |
| Local resident | Barrhill Education and Training Fund | To contribute to the costs of driving lessons and driving test | £1,000 |
| Local resident | Barrhill Education and Training Fund | To contribute to the course fees and associated costs of completing a welding course | £1,000 |
| Local resident | Barrhill Education and Training Fund | To contribute to the travel costs associated with studying for an MSc in Educational Psychology | £1,000 |
| Local resident | Barrhill Education and Training Fund | To cover the costs of travel for three year whilst the applicant completes a BSc in Adult nursing | £2,500 |
| Local resident | Barrhill Education and Training Fund | To contribute to the costs of driving lessons, theory and practical driving tests | £1,000 |
| Local resident | Barrhill Education and Training Fund | To contribute to the costs of travel whilst studying for an HNC in Cyber Security | £1,000 |
| Local resident | Barrhill Education and Training Fund | To contribute to the costs associated with studying for a BA in Psychology | £2,500 |
| Local resident | Barrhill Education and Training Fund | To contribute to the associated costs of studying for an HNC in photography | £1,000 |
| Local resident | Barrhill Education and Training Fund | To cover the cost of driving lessons in order to access employment opportunities | £1,000 |
| Local resident | Barrhill Education and Training Fund | To meet the costs of completing an online sewing machine maintenance, service and repair course | £329 |
| Local resident | Barrhill Education and Training Fund | To contribute to the costs of completing an AAT Level Two Certificate in Accounting | £1,000 |
| Local resident | Barrhill Education and Training Fund | To cover the costs of completing a two day chainsaw cross-cut and maintenance course with H&W Training | £300 |
| Local resident | Barrhill Education and Training Fund | To contribute to the costs of driving lessons, theory and practical tests and a provisional license | £677 |
| Local resident | Barrhill Education and Training Fund | To mee the course fees and travel costs of attending a two day outdoor first aid course | £240 |