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Our latest quarterly newsletter is available now!
Lots of information on what is going on throughout our island system. Knitting, networking opportunities, supporting Intergenerational relationships, support for the local foodbanks, numerous school visits & highlighting our amazing volunteers. Click HERE for our latest newsletter
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Harris Foodbank launches
A community food bank has been launched in Tarbert to provide essentials for those in need. Based in the bus waiting area on Pier Road (next to the Essence of Harris shop) it will be stocked with a variety of long-life food produce and toiletries. Those who wish to use it will be able to
Incorporating fundraising into YPI through a community coffee morning.
Sir E Scott school on the Isle of Harris takes a creative, community-driven approach to YPI, showing how fundraising can be a powerful addition to the programme. For the past three years, pupils have organised a coffee morning in partnership with a local hotel, transforming an unused daytime space into a hub of conversation and
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Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund – 3 weeks to go!
The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults Year 4 Fund closes on Friday 6th December. The overarching aim of the Fund is to promote and develop good mental health and wellbeing while mitigating the impact of distress and mental ill health within the adult population (aged 16 or over) with a particular focus
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The Scottish Women’s Budget Group
The Scottish Women’s Budget Group are currently running a survey to understand the views of those working in Adult Social Care in Scotland on the sector’s pay and conditions. We are particularly interested to hear from those who work directly with users of adult social care. We will use the results to advocate for change
Co-op Local Community Fund
You choose how the Co-op spend their money in our community Every time members choose to shop at the Co-op they support local communities. The Co-op share chunks of their profits with local communities through community partnerships and the Local Community Fund, a fund which has donated over £108m to 40,000 causes since it began
VOLUNTEER CENTRE LAUNCHES KINDNESS CAMPAIGN
In line with Kindness Day 2023, which was held on the 13th November, Volunteer Centre Western Isles launched their annual Christmas campaign “Give the gift of time” Christmas is a time for giving but this doesn’t always have to be something that has a monetary value. We believe that giving your time means so much