Outer Hebrides Meet the Funder Roadshow - Stornoway

To mark the launch of the Outer Hebrides LEADER and European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) 2014-2020 Programmes, the Outer Hebrides LEADER and EMFF Local Action Groups, in co-operation with Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Regeneration Team, have organised a ‘Meet the Funder’ Roadshow to take place throughout the islands in February. 

With events taking place in Stornoway, Tarbert, Balivanich and Castlebay community groups and businesses will get the opportunity to meet with various funding bodies who may be able to assist with developing their projects by providing useful advice on needs and any potential financial assistance.

The Big Lottery Fund, Business Gateway, Scottish Natural Heritage, Western Isles Development Trust are just a few of the organisations that will join LEADER, EMFF and the Comhairle’s Regeneration team on each day and Storas Uibhist will also be present at the Balivanich event.  All events will run from 1pm-7.30pm in the following locations:

• Tuesday 16 February,  Lews Castle Museum Community Room, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
• Wednesday 17 February, Balivanich Community Centre, Isle of Benbecula
• Thursday 18 February, Castlebay Community Centre, Isle of Barra
• Tuesday 23 February, Tarbert Community Centre, Isle of Harris          

For further information on the events please do not hesitate to contact either Kathlene Morrison Outer Hebrides LEADER Co-ordinator or David MacLeay, Senior Regeneration Officer on 0845 6007090.