Latheron, Lybster and Clyth Halsary Fund open for applications
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CVG UPDATE: Local voluntary sector news by Yvonne Hendry of Caithness Voluntary Group
The Latheron, Lybster and Clyth Halsary Fund is now open for applications with a closing date of February 14, 2024.
It is funded by ScottishPower Renewables from its Halsary wind farm and supports projects or initiatives that benefit residents within the Latheron, Lybster and Clyth Community Council boundary.
These can be located outside the community council boundary if they provide a clear benefit to residents within Latheron, Lybster and Clyth and the panel agrees to provide funding. Grants between £200 and £5000 are available. Grant holders must be able to spend their grant within 12 months of an award.
For full details go to the Caithness Voluntary Group website or email yvonne@cvg.org.uk /halsary@cvg.org.uk
Rural communities continue to face challenges and uncertainties, and building resilience has become a critical priority. North Highland Initiative (NHI) seeks to address this through its Community Resilience Fund by providing financial assistance and guidance to community-driven projects.
Through the Community Resilience Fund, NHI aims to support initiatives that tackle a wide range of issues affecting community wellbeing, including mental health and wellbeing support, community support services, advice services and community transport.
This fund is open until March 2024. To find out more, go to www.northhighlandinitiative.co.uk/community-resilience-programme
From November 15 this year you can hold only one National Lottery Awards for All grant at a time and you can now apply for up to £20,000.
This change will not apply to groups that are applying for funding for sports or arts projects. The maximum amount you can receive will continue to be £10,000 and your project can be supported for up to 12 months.
More information can be found at www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding
Home-Start Caithness is inviting people to donate a small gift to families in the county to enjoy little moments with their children.
The aim is for each family to receive a box containing games, crafts and snacks, given with kindness.
There is an Amazon wish list and you can follow the campaign on Facebook.
Family boxes will be made at their Wick Family Hub, 10-12 Kirk Lane, on December 14 and the morning of December 20. The team would like to see volunteers helping make each box special – email aimee@homestartcaithness.org.uk
Highland Third Sector Interface is distributing the Highland Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for a third round on behalf of the Scottish Government.
This fund is to support community-based initiatives that promote and develop good mental health and wellbeing or mitigate and protect against the impact of distress and mental ill health within the adult population.
For details, go to www.highlandtsi.org.uk/hcmw-fund
For more information on any of the above, contact Yvonne Hendry or Allan Tait; email yvonne@cvg.org.uk or allan@cvg.org.uk
