News Archive

RSPB Scotland welcomes introduction of carrier bag charge

RSPB Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Parliament's approval of new regulations that will introduce a compulsory charge for single-use carrier bags.  The 5p charge, applying to all retailers from October this year, will aim to reduce use of single-use carrier bags by 80%.  

Funding Opportunity - Volant Charitable Trust

Volant Charitable Trust Web: http://www.volanttrust.com/ Award Amount: Up to £10,000 Summary:Set up by the author J K Rowling, the Volant Charitable Trust will currently consider projects that research into the causes, treatment and possible cures of Multiple Sclerosis and those that alleviate social deprivation, with a particular emphasis on women's and children's issues.Applications should be made to the Scottish Community Foundation (appointed agent for the Volant Trust).   Closing Date: 27 June 2014.  

Funding Opportunity - Stafford Trust

Web: http://www.staffordtrust.org.uk/default.asp Award Amount: Grants vary, but most are between £500 and £10,000 Summary:The Stafford Trust is a Scottish charitable trust offering general grant support to registered UK charities (with a preference towards charitable organisations in Scotland).   Closing Date: Applications welcome at anytime.  

Third Sector Awards 2014

Now in their 10th year, the Third Sector Awards recognise the talent, innovation and success of not-for-profit organisations, be they large or small, registered charities or social enterprises.   All UK-based voluntary organisations - registered charities, not-for-profit organisations, social enterprises and campaigning groups - are eligible to enter.  

Funding Opportunity - CSV Local Nature Reserve Awards

Any project with volunteers taking action outdoors in Scotland can apply for the grant.  CSV Local Nature Reserve (LNR)Awards are for activities taking place on LNRs which encourage volunteer involvement and bring new volunteers onto the reserve.  

Equine Students At North Highland College Raise Funds For World Horse Welfare

Last week, the North Highland College UHI's HND Equine students handed over a cheque for £387.82 to the SSPCA.  They raised the money from their puissance and jumping derby which was part of their managing an event unit.  

Community views sought before next round of LEADER funding in Highland

The Highland Council has appointed a consultancy firm to assist with the preparation of the new 2014-2020 Highland LEADER Development Strategy.   LEADER is a European grant fund aimed at rural community development projects.  

SUPPORT GROUP IN GOOD HEART CHAIRMAN TELLS AGM

CAITHNESS Heart Support Group is in fine fettle and looking forward with confidence to the challenges it faces in the new financial year.   That was the upbeat message that went out from its AGM, held, recently, in the canteen at Caithness General Hospital.  

ACE STUDENTS MAKE OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY

The Access to Construction and Engineering (ACE) students from the North Highland College UHI have gone above and beyond their call of duty this academic year.   The students have raised £973 for charity, contributed enterprise projects to a local festival and donated some of their work to a local community group.  

Churches Come out Strongly In Support Of Local Credit Unions

Today the church of England has once again set out the case for supporting a local credit union in their war against Pay Day Lenders.   In February they announced that they would their churches al over the country to promote the credit union network as being one of the best ways the local communities could help each other for low levels of finance without hitting people with high charges.