Aspiring Places FAQs

1. Who can I speak to about Aspiring Places?

You can email the project team directly at AspiringPlaces@argyll-bute.gov.uk

2. Who can share project proposals on Aspiring Places?

We welcome project proposals from any community group or organisation working in Argyll and Bute that has a governing document. A governing document outlines the formal rules about how your board will govern and make decisions. Depending on your type of organisation your governing document might be called; 'the constitution', 'the memorandum and articles of association', 'the trust deed' or 'the rules'. If you do not have a governing document and would like help with this, please contact: Communitydevelopment@argyll-bute.gov.uk

Types of groups or organisations may include:

Community Councils
Development Trusts
Constituted Community Groups (including sports clubs)
Registered Charities
Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisations (SCIO)
Social Enterprises and other Not-for-profit (NFP) organisations
Community Interest Companies (CIC) with no private benefit
Community Housing Trusts
Partnerships made up of any of the above groups

Individuals cannot share project proposals on Aspiring Places unless they are doing so on behalf of a community-based group or organisation working in Argyll and Bute that has a governing document.

If you are unsure if your group can upload a project proposal, please email the project team directly at AspiringPlaces@argyll-bute.gov.uk

2. Who can view the project proposals on Aspiring Places?

Aspiring Places is in the public domain. This means anyone can view all information about project proposals and any related materials that groups upload to Aspiring Places.

Please be aware that this includes any personal or identifying information contained within project proposals, videos, images, documents or weblinks provided.

3. Is it possible to translate Aspiring Places to a different language?

Aspiring Places can be translated to multiple languages.

At the top left of user’s screen, there is a ‘language’ button where individuals can select the language they wish. This includes Scottish Gaelic.

4. Is there a non-digital version of Aspiring Places?

No, Aspiring Places is not available in print form. This is because we want the information shared through the platform to stay as up to date as possible.

Using a digital platform offers groups and organisations the opportunity to make changes to their project information and add new projects over time.

5. Who creates and uploads the project proposals on Aspiring Places?

Groups and organisations have complete ownership over the project proposals they upload to Aspiring Places. Therefore, we encourage groups and organisations to create and upload their own project proposals wherever possible.

If you need support with creating and uploading your project proposal, please see Q6, below.

6. What support is provided for groups and organisations who wish to share proposals to Aspiring Places?

Full information about how to take part, what to include in a project proposal and how to create and upload a proposal can be found HERE.

Details of workshops that groups and organisations can attend to better understand how to create and upload project proposals can be found HERE [LINK TO BE INSERTED].

You can also email AspiringPlaces@argyll-bute.gov.uk with any enquiries or requests for support.

7. Is there a limit on the number of projects a group or organisation can share on Aspiring Places?

There is no limit on the number of projects that groups and organisations can share on Aspiring Places.

8. Can groups and organisations remove their project proposals from Aspiring Places?

Groups and organisations have complete ownership over what they share on Aspiring Places. This means groups and organisations can remove project proposals from Aspiring Places at any time.

Please see the user guide for instructions.

9. Can groups and organisations edit or update their project proposals on Aspiring Places?

Groups and organisations have complete ownership over their project proposals shared on Aspiring Places. This means that groups and organisations can edit and update their project proposal whenever they wish.

Please see the user guide for instructions.

All groups and organisations who have shared project proposals on Aspiring Places will be sent reminders from time to time to make sure their project information is up to date.

10. If a group or organisation shares a project proposal on Aspiring Places, do they keep ownership of the project?

Unless otherwise agreed, responsibility for delivering the project stays with the group or organisation who shared the project proposal on Aspiring Places.

11. Can I contact a group or organisation to discuss their project proposal?

All groups and organisations who have shared project proposals on Aspiring Places have consented to be contacted to discuss their project proposal using the private message function.

Anyone who has registered on the platform can use the private messaging function.

Please see the USER GUIDE [LINK TO BE INSERTED] for more information.

12. Can individuals comment on project proposals on Aspiring Places?

No, individuals are not able to comment on the project proposals.

13. How do I know if a project proposal has community support?

Groups and organisations will be encouraged to provide evidence of community support when they share their project proposal. This may include providing links or attaching documents, such as Local Place Plans, Community Actions Plans, letters of support, survey results or secondary data alongside their project.

Groups and organisations can attach up to three documents alongside their project proposal.

14. Is Argyll and Bute Council committed to delivering project proposals that are shared on Aspiring Places?

Aspiring Places is not a delivery plan. This means that there is no commitment from Argyll and Bute Council to deliver any of the project proposals shared on Aspiring Places.

However, sharing your project proposal on Aspiring Places will help us understand what is important for your community.

15. Will Aspiring Places replace commitments to deliver projects contained within existing Argyll and Bute plans and priorities?

No, project proposals shared on Aspiring Places will not replace commitments made by Argyll and Bute Council to deliver projects contained within existing Council plans and priorities.

16. Is there funding available from Argyll and Bute Council for project proposals shared on Aspiring Places?

Aspiring Places is a space for sharing information about project proposals. It is not a space where groups and organisations can apply for funding directly.

However, information is provided about funding opportunities that groups may wish to apply for.

While funding is not guaranteed by the Council or any other funding source, we may contact groups to inform them of funding opportunities as and when they arise.

17. What happens if multiple groups propose projects that are placed in the same location on the project map or wish to make use of the same land, building or asset?

The place marker on the Aspiring Places map of project proposals shows where the group or organisation would like to carry out their project. It does not necessarily mean that the group owns any land, building or asset in that location.

The Council does not undertake to manage conflict between groups or organisations arising from their participation in Aspiring Places.

Many funding bodies encourage collaboration between groups, especially where that prevents duplication of effort. For that reason, groups or organisations who are looking to deliver projects that would involve the same plot of land, building or other physical asset may wish to consider exploring opportunities to work in partnership.

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