The charity behind the Arbroath skatepark is to dissolve and distribute unused funds to local causes.
The West Links skatepark opened in 2014 after the community-run charity behind the project raised in excess of £200,000.
Since then, floodlighting, picnic benches and an information board have been added.
With the goals of the project complete, the current committee members have voted to wind down the charity and selected 12 organisations in Arbroath to receive around £1,000 each.
Chairperson Jillian Low said: “We are delighted that we can give the unspent funds back to the community, since we received such fantastic support during our own fundraising campaign.
“Each committee member suggested groups they would like to benefit, and we are pleased that the money is going to organisations who provide a wonderful service to a wide cross section of the community.”
The organisations to benefit are Cafe Project, Angus Darts Academy, Reach Across, Havilah, Arbroath Amateur Boxing Club, HOPE Garden, Angus Athletics Arena, Arbroath and District Athletics Club, Arbroath Outdoor Gym, Arbroath High School Rock Challenge Team, Art Moves and Angus Dog Activity Club.
The skatepark organisers were quoted more than £200,000 to construct the bespoke park, which was designed by Gravity Skateparks with input from local users and constructed by Alex Butter Landscaping.
A grant of £100,000 was secured from SportScotland as well as £30,000 from Angus Council.
Jillian said it was important the unused funds were given back to the community, which raised substantial amounts for the project.
“Along with our own fundraising activities, donations from local businesses, groups and individuals, was what secured the full funding, and we are extremely grateful to them all,” she added.
“The campaign to bring a skatepark to Arbroath was a mammoth task, taking four years in total to come to fruition.
“The final costs were less than we were initially quoted, hence the unspent funding.”
Looking back on the project, Jillian admitted there were stressful times when she doubted the funding target would ever be reached but now looks at the finished skatepark with a great deal of pride.
“What stands out for me most of all, is the fact that this is testament to what ordinary people, with enough drive and determination, can do to bring about positive changes within their community,” she added.
“I hope Arbroath skatepark is still being enjoyed by future generations for many years to come.”
