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Funding Partners

Alcan Smelting and Power UK

Contributions to the Nevis Partnership include management advice and guidance, in- kind donations of archaeological data, and significant access to match funding opportunities through mutual involvement with Forest regeneration programs.

Care International

Funding specifically to assist with litter/waste reduction in the Ben/Glen Nevis area, as part of the Ben Nevis Mountain Heritage Project.

Forestry Commission Scotland

Forestry Commission Scotland are a key landowner in the Glen Nevis area. They are committed to providing a three year funding plan in support of an integrated low level path network in the area. This match funding opportunity is a key part of their overall goal of providing access opportunities for all into the woodland areas under their ownership.

Heritage Lottery Fund

A major sponsor in the period 2006-2009 for the Ben Nevis Mountain Heritage Project, encompassing path repairs and restoration, environment monitoring and protection, path building skills training and establishing a mountaineering memorabilia collection and archive.

Highlands and Islands Partnership Special Transitional program (EAGGF Awards)

A commitment of funds over a three-year period that are match funded against a combination of other funding bodies. The majority of the monies are linked to a split of path network enhancement works and associated educational and interpretational projects. Outputs are measured by a combination of the number of jobs created and the meterage of path networks improved.

Highland Council Planning and Development Services

The Highland Council has made a significant commitment over a three-year period. The investment will cover a range of capital construction, educational and interpretational projects as well as a contribution to the running costs of the Visitor Management service. In addition to the supply of funds significant additional in kind donations have been committed in the form of management support and advice, access to office accommodation and other administration support facilities.

John Muir Trust

Significant in kind donations in terms of management support and advice, access to historical and environmental data and contributions made by their membership through community service linked projects.

HIE Lochaber

HIE Lochaber, the local enterprise company, assisted with the initial set up costs and is continuing to support specific projects which meet its strategic aims. The remit of HIE Lochaber is economic and social development within the Lochaber area.

LMAG – Lochaber Mountain Access Group

‘A forum of locally based individuals all with an interest in the long term management strategy of the wider Lochaber area.’

Scottish Natural Heritage

A significant funding stream committed over a five-year period. The funds are for a huge range of activities, construction projects and educational opportunities all in support of their organizational aims to conserve and enhance Scotland's unique and precious natural heritage. Additional in kind donations, management support, financial advice and environmental expertise have been supplied.

The North Face

This well-known outdoor equipment manufacturer has made a significant contribution to the long-term development of a sustainable Ben Nevis footpath network. A large proportion of the donated monies have been allocated to the Allt a Mhuilinn path, which provides access to the North face of Ben Nevis.

WHELK (Leader +)

Funding has been provided through the West Highland European Leader Kist programs in order to support the setting up of the Nevis Partnership in the first two-year period. Funds are available for the costs of developing the organization, its administrative systems and any contribution to help its developing relationships with local community groups.