COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND / Maoin na Coimhearsnachd
The Community Investment Fund was established to invest funds from the renewables project income back into the community of the Galson Estate. The programme consists of not only funds but also offers advice, training, guidance and aftercare to support the delivery and development of projects.
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The new look Fund has been simplified and streamlined in line with feedback received from previous applicants. The main products offered now comprise a Small Grant and Development Grant, plus a Supporting Growth package for more strategic initiatives.
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The programme will aim to support projects/activities that can demonstrate they will deliver against the wider objectives of the charity.
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These objectives aim to:
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- Develop skills
- Improve health and wellbeing
- Relieve poverty
- Protect and conserve the environment
- Protect and promote heritage and culture
- Develop and revitalise growing industry sectors
- Support active community engagement.
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Please click the appropriate buttons for grant terms & conditions and documents.
SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS/
Pròiseactan Soirbheachail
The Community Investment Fund has prospered since its creation in October 2014 and has supported a large number of projects and organisations on the estate, both financially and through advice / guidance.
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The Fund has created opportunities for greater social impacts across the Estate, supporting a wide range of community projects such as Mid Borve Township, NatWest Island Games, Suaineabost Archaeological Project, Comunn Eachdraidh Nis, Crossroads Lewis, St Moluag's Path, Taigh Dhonnchaidh, GAIN, and many more.
You can read more about some of recent successful projects below and you'll find more on our News section, just search Community Investment Fund.
Transport costs
Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn offers funding of up to 80% towards transport costs for schools and youth clubs from within the Galson Estate. Whether it is to attend competitions or for island school trips, UOG can provide financial support towards travel costs.
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If you would like to find out more, or to complete a claim form, please get in touch.
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"Please could you pass on our thanks to the assessment panel for the £1,000 grant money we were recently awarded for our Holiday Club and Footfall youth outreach work this summer. It is very much appreciated and will allow us to purchase items we were hoping to use in both ventures."
Ness Church of Scotland, Cross
£1k Fund