Charitable Status (CCBS). Under this model members buy shares to become part-owners of the land and project and each member has one vote. The first Community Share Issue in 2018 raised over £70,000 from 400 members and these members have rights to decide the future of the organisation, vote at the AGM and advise on strategic direction and management. BIG has a board of twelve trustees all of whom are volunteers. At least 50% of the Trustees must live within the area of benefit and no decision can be made at a Board level without a local majority being present. The organisation has democratic structures which enable volunteers and members to direct the work of the project. There are four working groups which meet monthly; Buildings and Land, Activities and Events, Food, and Business. These are a monthly forum for volunteers to work together and make collective decisions. Awards and recognition In January 2019 the project was commended for a RIBA MacEwan Award in architecture for 'the common good'. Bridgend Farmhouse was chosen as an example of good practice in the Scottish Government's 'A Connected Scotland; Strategy for tackling social isolation and loneliness and building stronger communities' 2018. In June 2019 the project received a 'Special Commendation' in the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) Charity of the Year awards in the 'Celebrating Communities' category. In 2020 the project won the Scottish Design Awards national Regeneration Award, the Edinburgh Architectural Association Wood Award, and the Voluntary Arts Scotland Epic Award for the Bridgend Eco-Bothy In 2021 they received the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, and were shortlisted for the Scottish Urban Regeneration Forum community-led regeneration award in 2020, and 2021. References Further reading Speedy, Tom Guide to Craigmillar and its environs. (1894) Selkirk, George Lewis and Son. p61 Speedy, Tom Craigmillar and its environs. (1902) Selkirk, George Lewis and Son. p213-215 Geddie, John The Fringes of Edinburgh ( 1932 ) Edinburgh, W & R Chambers.p129 External links Bridgend Inspiring Growth website Bridgend Farmhouse Video Archive Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator:. Bridgend Inspiring Growth details Registration of the society with the Financial Conducts Authority Social centres in the United Kingdom Charities based in the United Kingdom Charities based in Edinburgh Organisations based in Edinburgh Tourist attractions in Edinburgh Restaurants in Edinburgh Community buyouts in Scotland