The Meeting Place provides IT and digital inclusion for young people and adults with learning difficulties, autism and complex learning needs in Inverness, Nairn, Lossiemouth and Grantown on Spey. We have awarded them £1,000 to contribute towards new flooring and a new kitchen so they are able to run their classes from a community hub. […]
Cairn Cup
We fund Cradlehall Primary School in Inverness every year to run their annual football tournament, Cairn Cup. More than 500 young footballers competed in the 2018 Cairn Cup which was hosted for the fifth year running. The event was held at Millburn Academy for the second year to accommodate the expanded tournament of 45 teams. […]
Meals on Wheels
We awarded Black Isle Cares to help expand Meals on Wheels. This is a volunteer run and led project which delivers freshly cooked meals from local caterers to people in the Rosemarkie, Fortrose and Avoch area. The money will go to expanding the service to other areas in the Black Isle including North Kessock and […]
Wing Tsjun Scotland
Based in Inverness the group are already very active in the Hilton Community. They received a grant to help them to expand the service to the wider community by offering a Saturday morning club which would involve activities for all of the family. The project aims to encourage parents and children to get fit and […]
Greenspace Trust
Edinburgh and Lothians Greenspace Trust have been granted funding to create a rooftop garden at Madelvic Square in Granton. ELGT will fund the construction of raised beds, undertake consultation and run workshops. The Cairn Community Fund money will allow for a further block of workshops and greater sustainability of the project. The project was launched […]
Community Allotments
We funded the Blackthorn Allotments Association in Inverness to create community allotments in the Culduthel area of the city. The site has been acquired on a 10 year lease from a local landowner and planning permission has been granted for 40 allotment plots. There will also be community advice events and seasonal produce events. The […]
Mosaic Project
We funded Drumchapel Women’s Aid in Glasgow to carry out their mosaic project. The project involves creating a welcome sign for the main reception at the entrance to the building. After consultation it was agreed that the sign would be mosaic and that the women would learn how to carry out an effective and creative […]
North Murchison Allotments
We funded the Wick Allotments Association to create allotments at vacant land at North Murchison Street in Wick. The project will lead to the establishment of 10 allotment plots to encourage people to grow their own food. The project will also encompass a small community garden for use by the wider community. The money will […]
Art for Wellbeing
We funded Gilmour Court in Glenrothes to deliver their Art for Wellbeing Project. This was a programme of art and craft classes culminating in an exhibition. The project was led by Dunfermline artist, Jo Barrett, who helped residents to create art works such as memory books, decorative candle holders and vases, jewellery and paintings using […]
Fit for Life
We funded Glentanar Court in Paisley to deliver their Fit for Life project. This involves a series of workshops that will be delivered to residents at the court including Tai Chi, IT skill training, local history, art, budgeting skills and an event to celebrate all they have learnt. The project will increase the sense of […]
