Kyle & Lochalsh Community Trust (KLCT) has launched a community fund to support organisations in Lochalsh with small grants of up to £50. The fund is particularly targeted at groups that have been impacted by Covid-19. Organisations with a constitution and bank account, working in any of the 7 community council areas of Lochalsh (Kyle, Plockton & District, Lochalsh, Dornie & District, Stromeferry & Achmore, Loch Duich, Glenelg & Arnisdale) can apply.

The trust is aware that the grant size is small, so encourages groups to consider applying to the Highland Council Ward Discretionary Fund. Kyle & Lochalsh Community Trust grant will be allocated on a first come first served basis to groups that meet the criteria below. The first round will close on the 4 December 2021, but we would encourage you to send in your application as soon as possible.

Check you fit the criteria:

• Are you a constituted community group, organisation or sports club? Please include a copy of your constitution with your application
• Are you based in Lochalsh? (Community council areas Kyle, Plockton & District, Lochalsh, Dornie & District, Stromeferry & Achmore, Loch Duich, Glenelg & Arnisdale)
• Does your organisation have its own bank account?
• Has your organisation been affected by Covid-19? (Such as unable to work within your community or fundraise, or you have been providing extra community support)

The grants will prioritise applications that support one or more of:

• Children
• Young people
• Older people
• Those with specific needs
• Wellbeing and mental health

If your project does not fit the criteria, you can apply but decisions will be at the discretion of KLCT.

If the group is not constituted and would like to become constituted, please ask KLCT for help or advice.

Click here to access the application form.

Please remember the grant will be allocated on a first come first served basis to groups that meet the criteria.

One of the many hand-crafted, solid oak benches on The Plock of Kyle.