In August Shetland Charitable Trust funded 4 grants with a total amount of £6,027. There were 3 Development Grants awarded to the following local organisations:
Bixter Public Hall - purchase of essential equipment and resealing the floor
Brae Youth Centre - to improve insulation
Scalloway Parent & Toddler Group - help with cost of purchasing new toys & equipment
There was also one Arts Grant awarded to Shetland Blues Festival which took place from 28-30 August 2009.