Six Community Organisations in Orkney are among 77 in Scotland that have been awarded funding from the Scottish Government for regeneration projects.
The successful funding is from the Strengthening Communities Programme for 2025-26.
The total amount of funding awarded for this round in Orkney is £87,078.
Organisations awarded funding in Orkney are:
| Eday Partnership | £9,828.00 |
| North Ronaldsay Trust | £13,800.00 |
| Shapinsay Development Trust | £10,213.00 |
| Island of Hoy Development Trust | £12,150.00 |
| South Ronaldsay and Burray Development Trust | £22,950.00 |
| Stromness Community Development Trust | £18,137.00 |
More than £2.5million has been awarded to projects in Scotland.
Announcing the awards Deputy First Minister in the Scottish Government Kate Forbes said:
“Local communities are best placed to address their own needs, identify improvements in their areas, and realise their own economic potential. “
“ That is why community-led regeneration is a key priority for the Scottish Government.
“From arts and culture projects, training and employment schemes, to bringing new life to disused buildings, hundreds of places across the country are already seeing positive change.”
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