Community development

In 2017 the Scottish Rural Network facilitated a 'Co-operation Cafe' for Local Action Groups (LAGs) in Scotland. The event was hosted by Greater Renfrewshire LEADER with the aim of developing new ideas and to match potential projects and partnerships. 

From creating homes for frogs to discovering hidden gardens in our cities, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is awarding almost £1m to projects set to bring local communities closer to nature.  

The 11 projects will help communities take an active role in managing their local green spaces and benefit from the improvements in health that come from connecting with the natural world.

Can Do Places

Ian Scott of Can Do places would be interested to hear from LEADER areas wishing to develop a cooperation project.

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Evidence showing that being in nature is good for the body and soul has led to the launch of a new partnership to make the most of environmental assets in improving health in North and South Lanarkshire.  The Lanarkshire Green Health Partnership was launched on Monday 10th September at Clydesdale Community Initiatives (CCI).

The Workshop Aberfeldy
Funding: 
Total funding package: £71,031; Rural Perth and Kinross LEADER funding: £31,531

The Outer Hebrides LEADER 2014-2020 Programme this year launched a unique fund, specifically designed to support Young People. The fund was delivered in partnership with Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and the Bridge Community Centre.

The 2018 Scottish Rural Parliament will take place in Stranraer in Dumfries and Galloway on 14th– 16th November. If you live in or are passionate about rural areas in Scotland, you can attend to learn and make your voice heard. This year's theme is "Taking Action".

The event brings together people from rural communities with decision-makers, for three days of celebration and exploration. Participants examine a wide-range of issues affecting rural communities and make recommendations for change.

Despite the hot and dry summer, our climate is changing in many ways.  Flooding is now identified as one of the top climate change related risks facing the UK, with reports of flood damage costing the Scottish economy upwards of £700 million in 2016. The Scottish Climate Change Adaptation Programme outlines how it is one of many challenges we face, With climate change likely to alter rainfall patterns and bring more heavy downpours.

Community Land Scotland (CLS) was established in 2010 as a response to the need for a collective voice for community landowners in Scotland - There are currently  90 members, of which 55 are community landowners owning and managing approximately 500,000 acres between them and 35 are working towards owning land.

You can now apply for micro grants from the Ayrshire LEADER programme.

Up to £5,000 is available for community projects and up to £10,000 for rural enterprise and farm diversification projects.

You can apply for up to 90% of costs and decisions on grant will be made by the end of May 2018. Projects must start within three months of grant offer and be fully claimed back by 31 March 2019.

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