Community led organisations in Orkney are in amongst over 80 grassroots initiatives across Scotland to share in over £3 million funding from the Scottish Government.
The Strengthening Communities Programme 2026/27 has awarded funding in Orkney to :
- Eday Partnership: £18,000
- North Ronaldsay Trust : £23,000
- Shapinsay Development Trust : £20,000
- South Ronaldsay and Burray Development Trust : £33,900
This latest tranche of funding for 2026-27 will back community organisations to deliver local projects including spaces for business, improving access to employability and skills services, family and young people’s activities, and health and wellbeing support.
Announcing the funding awards First Minister of Scotland John Swinney said:
“Local organisations are best placed to understand what their communities need and how to deliver it.
“This programme helps to support and empower community initiatives to deliver what their area needs most – whether that is spaces for small businesses, culture and sport activities, or employability support.
“By providing this funding, we are helping organisations to become more financially resilient and develop the means to generate income for themselves. This will not only help boost local economies, but in turn help these projects generate more funds to serve wider community needs.”
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