'Pay it Forth' is a giving scheme which allows people visiting and living in the Inner Forth the chance to donate and help to look after historic heritage, nature and wildlife in the region.
Individuals can make contributions via our collection boxes or online HERE. Small contributions collected around the Inner Forth, added together, can make a genuine difference.
Businesses can get involved in various ways from hosting a collection box and putting up posters to adding a donation amount on different items they sell (a cake, a coffee, a mug etc.)
For more information, download the guide here or email Mirran.Trimble@rspb.org.uk to discuss how you can help give back with 'Pay it Forth.'
Did you know that businesses can become Pay it Forth Business Supporters? Follow these steps to get started:
1. Download this Business Supporter Guide to discover the many ways Business Supporters can encourage their customers to donate 2. Select a fundraising method that suits you and your business 3. Fill this online form or contact the Climate FORTH team to discuss your selected method and receive your fundraising pack. 4.Encourage your customers to make a difference!
Meet the fantastic businesses supporting Pay it Forth! Please join them by signing up to be a business supporter.
FORTH BOAT TOURS, PORT EDGAR, SOUTH QUEENSFERRY
Passengers can sit back and enjoy the fresh air and the spectacular scenery of the area from a tour.
Join Forth Boat Tours on board one of their fleet of superb vessels. Boat tours depart from South Queensferry, which is only a short distance from Scotland's bustling Capital City of Edinburgh. For your comfort, relax onboard in the heated observation lounge or on the outside decks and listen to the guided commentary while you enjoy a drink from the bar.
The tour includes magnificent views of the Three Bridges including the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Forth Bridge. Take in the beautiful panoramas of the Edinburgh skyline, the historic island of Inchcolm, with its medieval abbey....As part of the tour, there is a stop at the island to drop off and pick up visitors. During your tour, you will find plenty of opportunities to see a wide variety of marine wildlife including seabirds, porpoises, dolphins, puffins and seals.
Daily sailings from 11am. Book at the website HERE or email info@forthtours.com
NOOCH BAR & KITCHEN, STIRLING
Stirling's first fully vegan restaurant, cafe and bar - check out the relaxed vibes and amazing small and large plates they have on offer for a real treat!
Nooch is a fully plant-based space where anybody and everybody can gather together to enjoy wholesome, seasonal food in an inclusive and relaxing space. Share small plates with a glass of wine, a beer or freshly roasted coffee.
Did you know, it's also Stirling's first fully vegan restaurant, bar and cafe?
Find them at 44 Upper Craigs in Stirling FK8 2DS and browse the menu by clicking HERE.
Opening Hours:
Mon – Wed: Closed
Thursday: 4pm – 10:30 pm
Fri – Sat: 11:30 am – 10:00 pm
Sunday: 11:30 am – 7:00 pm
BROOMHALL CASTLE, MENSTRIE
Broomhall Castle is an impressive 19th Century baronial manor, complete with turrets, stone walls and picturesque scenery.
Broomhall Castle Hotel is a historic hilltop hotel and restaurant in Menstrie, offering guests a warm welcome, comfortable accommodation, and delicious dining.
Nestled at the foot of the Ochil Hills, it’s also a popular wedding and events venue, and regularly hosts workshops and classes in collaboration with the local community. More than just a hotel, Broomhall Castle is a place to gather, celebrate, and connect with the heritage of the Forth Valley. Visit their website here: https://www.broomhallcastle.uk/
Pay it Forth FAQs
How do I help?
To donate, click on “Donate Now” at the top of this page or follow the link by clicking HERE. If you are a local business and would like to support Pay it Forth, click on “Become a Business Supporter” to find out more about the giving scheme.
Where do my donations go?
All donations collected via Pay it Forth are reinvested to increase the climate resilience of local heritage across the Inner Forth. Here are some examples of projects your donations will make possible:
The consolidation of the historic Gardener’s Cottage at Valleyfield Woodland Park (Fife).
Woodland enhancement, meadow creation, wetland scrape creation and tree planting at Rannoch Park (Grangemouth, Falkirk) and Glendevon Drive (Raploch, Stirling).
An energy efficiency project aimed at improving the climate adaptability of Cochrane Hall (Alva, Clackmannanshire).
The donations collected through Pay it Forth complement funding received from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Climate FORTH's other co-funders, and are integral to making these heritage improvements possible.
More about Pay it Forth
Pay it Forth is administered by The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) on behalf of the Inner Forth Futures initiative as part of the Climate FORTH Project. The RSPB is a registered charity in England and Wales, number 207076 and in Scotland, number SC037654. Click here for more information about the Climate FORTH project.
The Gardener's Cottage at Valleyfield is undergoing consolidation works for visitors and locals to enjoy as a heritage asset for many years to come.
Rannoch Park has been transformed from a water-logged area to one which increases biodiversity - benefiting people and wildlife - and opens up the park for local people.
The new-look Rannoch Park has more trees, spaces for people to enjoy the outdoors, and habitat for wildlife.
The new Crittall windows at Cochrane Hall in Alva - we worked with Alva Development Trust and Scottish Window Solutions to carry out the works.
Get Involved
Email Mirran.Trimble@rspb.org.uk NOW to see how you can take part and be sure to download our business guide for further information.
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