Community development

The Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund, which supports community-led project groups in Scotland to design and deliver local nature restoration projects, is now open to applications.

The aim of the Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund is to help communities develop their own ideas for nature restoration into deliverable actions.

Village halls are often the heart of a community. They are places for people to gather, learn, access services and have fun. Making sure they are well run and maintained is an important but not always easy role, often fulfilled by committed volunteers and workers.

Islands-Future, a conference dedicated to exploring the future of Scotland’s islands.

Join The Royal Society of Edinburgh for the Islands – Future, a conference dedicated to exploring the future of Scotland’s islands.

SIF Online Session: Addressing Depopulation Action Plan

Growing and maintaining a sustainable population is probably the key driver for the majority of island communities, and following the launch of the Addressing Depopulation Action Plan (ADAP) in February and a recent visit of the Minister for Housing and Emma Roddick MSP to Eigg, this online session for island community organisations will explore population and the ADAP from an island persepective.

The Cairngorms Community Led Vision (CLV) Fund has been established by the Cairngorms Trust and the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA). 

Scottish Pubs Network Zoom Call

Plunkett is delighted to invite you to our next online networking event for Scottish community pub groups. This evening’s free get-together is open to all community groups involved in a community-owned pub project in Scotland, whether you are at the ideas stage or are already open and trading.

The Touring Network are hosting a series of events connecting professional touring performers and producers with community venues. They’ll be chatting through the highs and lows of making, promoting and presenting live performances, in and for geographically remote parts of Scotland.

From Laird to Shared: Glasgow’s Landownership and Alternative Futures

Delve into the past, present, and future of land ownership in Glasgow. In From Laird to Shared: Glasgow’s Landownership and Alternative Futures, we’ll unravel the intricate tapestry of landownership in Glasgow, exploring its contemporary ramifications and showcasing the inspiring efforts of those working to take ownership of their local land.

The Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund launched today (Wednesday 22nd May 2023) to enable community-led project groups in Scotland to design and deliver local nature restoration projects.

The aim of the Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund is to help communities develop their ideas for nature restoration into a pipeline of deliverable projects with a whole ecosystem approach.

Glengarry Community Woodland Sawmill
Name of organisation/business: 
Glengarry Community Woodlands
Funding: 
£36,290 - Community Led Local Development (CLLD) Rural and Island Communities Ideas into Action Fund

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