Skye and Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations

Skye and Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations Supporting Third Sector Organisations in Skye and Lochalsh

Skye and Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations are a rural delivery partner for the Highland Third Sector Interface. We provide free support services in the set-up and running of groups across Skye, Lochalsh and Wester Ross, including:

Legal structures and policies
Committee roles and responsibilities
Volunteer management
Funding and fundraising
Monitoring and evaluation
Strategic planning

and development
Identifying need and starting a new group
Community profiling and engagement
​​Covid-19 back to operation checks and risk assessments

Book an appointment for one of our team to contact you about your support requirements https://calendly.com/slcvo

Skye and Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations a Charity Registered in Scotland SC013885 and Company Limited by Guarantee SC177372

πŸ“’ Highland Children and Young People Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund 2026/27 Now OpenThe Highland Children an...
07/09/2026

πŸ“’ Highland Children and Young People Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund 2026/27 Now Open

The Highland Children and Young People's Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund 2026/27 opens today, Monday 7 September 2026.

Funding is available for community-based projects that support the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people aged 5-24 (or up to 26 if care experienced) and their families across Highland.

The fund aims to strengthen:
βœ… Prevention and early intervention
βœ… Emotional wellbeing and resilience
βœ… Confidence and social connection
βœ… Access to local support
βœ… Whole-family approaches to wellbeing

Applications are particularly encouraged from partnerships and organisations that can demonstrate trauma-informed, community-based and co-designed approaches that help reduce barriers to participation and reach under-represented groups.

The fund supports the vision of ensuring children, young people and families receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time, through strong collaboration between communities, the third sector and public services.

πŸ”— Find out more and access application information here:

Whole Family Wellbeing About Whole Family Wellbeing The Whole Family Wellbeing Programme sits within the structure of the Integrated Children’s Service Pla ...

When working with volunteers we try to fit in with when they can make it. So Jo-Anne is hosting a Saturday morning meeti...
05/09/2026

When working with volunteers we try to fit in with when they can make it. So Jo-Anne is hosting a Saturday morning meeting to look at setting up a community group. Our job has the most amazing views.

SLCVO can provide free group and community development support through core funding from the Highland Third Sector Interface. If your groups needs help email [email protected]

04/09/2026

If you are in the Staffin area and could help the Board please get in touch with [email protected]

SLCVO Blog is now live This week, SLCVO is looking at some of the fundraising groups making a difference to local commun...
04/09/2026

SLCVO Blog is now live

This week, SLCVO is looking at some of the fundraising groups making a difference to local communities and beyond.

Read the blog here: https://www.slcvo.org.uk/post/slcvo-blog-04-september

Community Fundraisers of Skye and Lochalsh
🏑 Friends of An Acarsaid Care Home
πŸ₯ Friends of Broadford Hospital
πŸ₯ Friends of Portree Hospital
🎡 Friends of Plockton Music School
πŸ› Friends of Plockton Playpark
πŸŽ—οΈ Skye Cancer Care
πŸ”¬ Cancer Research UK Isle of Skye Branch
πŸ’š Macmillan Cancer Support Lochalsh, Glenelg and Skye
❀️ Lucky2BHere
πŸ‘΅ Skye Older People's Welfare Committee and the Budhmor Fund

02/09/2026

πŸ“£πŸ“£πŸ“£ PORTREE MEN'S SHED MEETING

The Scottish Men's Shed Association are holding a meeting on Tuesday the 15th of September to gauge interest in a Men's Shed in Portree. The Trust has been involved in discussions about a Men's Shed previously and we think this would be a fantastic addition to the area.

Everyone welcome.

Please help get the word out by sharing the information with anyone who you think might be interested.

We have digital and hard copies of the poster at the office. If anyone would like one to put up in their business or place of work send us a message.

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SLCVO Blog is now live This week, we're taking a look at Waternish and the volunteers, organisations, and community grou...
28/08/2026

SLCVO Blog is now live

This week, we're taking a look at Waternish and the volunteers, organisations, and community groups that help make it such a vibrant place to live.

Read the blog here: https://www.slcvo.org.uk/post/slcvo-blog-28-august

🏑 Waternish Hall: At the Heart of the Community
πŸ“œ The Story of Waternish Hall
🎟️ Waternish 100 Club: Supporting the Hall's Future
πŸŽ‰ Community Activities and Events
🌱 Waternish Community Garden
πŸ—£οΈ Waternish Community Council
🚨 Waternish Community Emergency Plan
πŸ“… Staying Connected in Waternish

28/08/2026

Yesterday Michelle and Jo meet with Waternish Hall, it was great to hear about the hall and fantastic to see the community garden full of flowers.

A few years ago SLCVO helped the garden group set up and worked with the hall to change to SCIO. It is always a pleasure to go back and see the work of communities flurish.

We hope to be back in November to support a community event. Thank you to the hall board and volunteers for hosting us yesterday.

Help Shape the Future of Social Prescribing in ScotlandπŸ“’ Have your say!The Scottish Government is developing a National ...
25/08/2026

Help Shape the Future of Social Prescribing in Scotland

πŸ“’ Have your say!

The Scottish Government is developing a National Social Prescribing Framework and wants to hear from people across Scotland about their experiences, views and ideas.

Social prescribing helps connect people with local support that can improve health and wellbeing, including:
βœ… Community groups and activities
βœ… Volunteering opportunities
βœ… Welfare, housing and money advice
βœ… Physical activity and cultural programmes
βœ… Support to reduce loneliness and social isolation

Whether you've used social prescribing before or have never heard of it, your views matter and will help shape future support and services across Scotland.

🌍 We are particularly keen to hear from people living in rural and island communities, as well as disabled people, older adults, parents and carers, young people, and those facing social or economic challenges.

πŸ—“οΈ The consultation is open until 24 September.

πŸ‘‰ Take part here:

Social prescribing recognises that health and wellbeing are influenced by more than medical care. The Scottish Government wants to hear your views of getting help with issues such as loneliness or money worries. Your feedback will inform improvements to social prescribing across Scotland.

25/08/2026

πŸ“’ Have Your Say on the Future of Crofting Commission Elections

The Crofting Commission is looking for feedback to help shape communications and engagement ahead of the 2027 Crofting Commission Elections.

They want to hear from a wide range of people about:
βœ… What you know about the Crofting Commission and its Board
βœ… How you would like to receive information about the elections
βœ… What might encourage more people to vote or stand as a candidate

The survey takes around 5 minutes to complete, is anonymous, and your responses will be used for internal research only.

πŸ‘‰ Take the survey here:

SLCVO Blog is now live This week’s blog looks at the Skye and Lochalsh Children and Young People's Services Forum held o...
21/08/2026

SLCVO Blog is now live

This week’s blog looks at the Skye and Lochalsh Children and Young People's Services Forum held on the 19th August and the work of the organisations attending.

Read the blog here: https://www.slcvo.org.uk/post/slcvo-blog-21-august

πŸ“š Care and Learning Alliance (CALA)
πŸ‘Ά Home-Start East Highland
🌟 Thriving Families
πŸ’› Mikeysline
🌈 LGBT Youth Scotland
🀝 Lochalsh Planet Youth Community Action Group
🏑 Home to Highland
🀲 Bairns' Hoose Highland
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Whole Family Wellbeing Programme
πŸ“– Parent and Carer Va**ng Information Booklet

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