SLCVO

This week’s blog looks at the many third sector groups in Skye and Lochalsh that support water-based activities, helping keep communities safe, skilled and connected to the sea during the busy summer months. Third Sector on the Water in Skye & Lochalsh Summer in Skye and Lochalsh brings a real shift in pace. Longer days, better weather (well sometimes), and an increase in visitors mean more people out on the water, whether that’s sailing, paddling, swimming, or simply enjoyin

This week’s blog celebrates Small Charity Week and shines a light on the vital role small charities play across Skye and Lochalsh. It explores the scale and diversity of local charities, highlighting how these organisations support communities, often with limited resources, and showcases how small charities are making a big impact, from supporting health and wellbeing to preserving heritage, building skills, and connecting remote communities What is Small Charity Week Small C

With the World Cup now underway, this week’s blog takes a look at the clubs and groups bringing football in all its forms to Skye and Lochalsh. As with all sports clubs across the area, these are run by dedicated groups of volunteers who govern the clubs, support fundraising efforts, provide transport to matches, and help create opportunities for people of all ages Grassroots Football: More Than Just a Game Across Skye, Lochalsh and Lochaber, community football plays a huge r

This week’s blog shares highlights from the past two weeks, including team updates, Quarter 4 reporting, and ongoing support for unpaid carers. It also features new funding and volunteering opportunities, a Highland‑wide employability survey, and the launch of the Highlands and Islands Climate Collective for young people. Team Update This week’s blog covers two weeks of SLCVO’s work, and it has been a very busy fortnight. Last week, SLCVO welcomed Kal to the team. Kal is th

In this week’s blog, we take a look at a week full of learning, collaboration and useful tools to support community groups across Skye and Lochalsh. We share updates on our committee governance training, highlights from Michelle’s funding workshop and review our online Cybercrime and Online Fraud Awareness resource hub. There is an update on the new Highland CPP report on health inequalities, insights on volunteer minibus use, and a quick guide to using PowerPoint Live in Tea

This week we highlight new collaborations supporting cancer bereavement, update on the Community Outreach Hub project, and shine a spotlight on vital local services shaping community wellbeing. Third Sector Support Services This week, Michelle has been busy working on our Service User Survey and Membership Review, along with planning our spring training week at the start of March. She has also been reviewing the updated UK‑wide Charities Statement of Recommended Practice: A