Since its formation in 1949 Skye & Lochalsh C.V.O has worked with its membership of community groups and voluntary organisations, their elected representatives and its Board of Directors and staff to pursue its main aims & objectives.

Aims

Skye & Lochalsh C.V.O encourages local community groups to realise their full potential by:-

• assessing the needs of the community and assisting in articulating and addressing those needs.
• assisting in the development of organisations ans helping them come to terms with changes.
• providing practical and advisory services including access to training and funding opportunities.
• enabling and encouraging local people to participate in voluntary work and community affairs.
• facilitating collaborations between voluntary organisations and statutory authorities on common issues & concerns
• encouraging public agencies to give support to the voluntary sector

Objectives

• to promote the general good of the community of Skye & Lochalsh by assisting the work of statutory bodies and voluntary organisations engaged in advancing education, developing resources, furthering health, relieving proverty, distress, sickness etc.
• to work with the network of local community councils providing suport and co-ordination alongside statutory bodies.