Friday Bulletin

This Week in Sutherland

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Events

Here are just some of the events on over

Sutherland this week.

Please get in touch if you have any events you would

like promoted.

Events can be subject to change at short notice.

You can find more details about these events at the bottom of the blog and online at

Calendar | Sutherland Wellbeing

Like us on Facebook - Sutherland Community Partnership | Facebook

E-mail us: sutherlandcommunitypartnership@gmail.com

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News and Updates

For more information please get it touch with sutherlandcommunitypartnership@gmail.com

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Changeworks were Commissioned by the Rural & Islands Housing Associations Forum (RIHAF), the Highlands & Islands Housing Associations Affordable Warmth group (HIHAAW) and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), to carry out a report on the drivers, impacts and extent of fuel poverty in rural Scotland.

The research compares three regions – Caithness and Sutherland, Highlands and Islands and remote rural areas.

Read the full report here -

A Perfect Storm - Fuel Poverty in Rural Scotland_00.pdf (changeworks.org.uk)

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Funding Opportunities

The Ian Findlay Path Fund supports the improvement of local paths within and between communities, making it easier for people to choose active travel and public transport for everyday journeys.

The fund is open to a wide range of community and third sector organisations.

Funding of a sum between £10,000 - £100,000 is available, with 30% match funding required (15% can be in kind).

Ian Findlay Path Fund - Paths for All | Paths for All

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The Morrisons Foundation supports registered charities making a positive difference in local communities across England, Scotland, and Wales.

Grants are available for up to £10,000 for capital spend or direct project delivery.

Grant Funding Request | Morrisons Foundation

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Open Now for NE, Highlands and Islands

If you run a sports club in Scotland, this is your chance to apply for up to £2500* of funding from Aldi.

Submit your application form by Sunday 11 June for your chance to secure a donation from Aldi

Scottish Sport Fund - ALDI UK

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Training, Webinars and Consultations.

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Worrying About Money? Highland App

NHS Highland has developed an app to provide financial support to people during the cost of living crisis.

The Worrying About Money (WAM) app was developed by the Health Board in partnership with the Independent Food Aid Network and signposts to a wide variety of support networks for people who are worried about their finances

The app is free can be downloaded using the following QR codes:

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Make sure you've had your say in these two consultations.

Community wealth building

https://consult.gov.scot/economic-development/community-wealth-building-consultation/

Energy strategy and Just Transition

https://consult.gov.scot/energy-and-climate-change-directorate/energy-strategy-and-just-transition-plan/

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Highland Senior Citizens Network

have restarted their Highland Older People’s Get-togethers.

The next Sutherland one will be

• Assynt Centre, Lochinver, Wednesday 10th May, 2pm until 4pm

The Get-togethers aim to give individuals, representatives from older people’s groups and people supporting older people’s groups, the opportunity to come together in their local area and look at common issues, share information about their groups and about local services and activities.

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Recruitment Opportunities