Skye and Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations

Skye and Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations Supporting Third Sector Organisations in Skye and Lochalsh

Skye and Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations are a rural delivery partner for the Highland Third Sector Interface. We provide free support services in the set-up and running of groups across Skye, Lochalsh and Wester Ross, including:

Legal structures and policies
Committee roles and responsibilities
Volunteer management
Funding and fundraising
Monitoring and evaluation
Strategic planning and development
Identifying need and starting a new group
Community profiling and engagement
​​Covid-19 back to operation checks and risk assessments

Book an appointment for one of our team to contact you about your support requirements https://calendly.com/slcvo

Skye and Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations a Charity Registered in Scotland SC013885 and Company Limited by Guarantee SC177372

30/09/2026

FUNDING STILL AVALIBLE

Summer of Sport is here — and the Highlands is in on it!

High Life Highland is proud to be part of Summer of Sport, a national campaign backed by the Scottish Government and sportscotland, bringing more opportunities for children and young people to get active this summer and beyond.

Whether it's trying a sport for the first time or building on existing skills, Summer of Sport is all about giving young people across Scotland the chance to move more, have fun, and feel good. As a partner in the campaign, we're helping to bring activities to communities right across the region — from sports sessions and clubs to our Schools Out holiday programme.

There's something for all ages, abilities and interests, and we're working hard to make sure that as many children and young people as possible can get involved this summer.

Are you a club or community group?

If you run sport or physical activities and want to get involved, there may be funding and support available through the Summer of Sport programme. We'd love to hear from you.

We are looking for collaborative projects that increase activity levels locally and allow for sustained participation in sport. We want to reduce barriers to participation, enhance local offerings, celebrate sport and physical activity through events and festivals and upskill our volunteers and coaches to ensure a sustained impact from the project.

We envisage grants to community groups to be in the region of £200 - £2,000 but welcome broader ideas and applications in.

Reach out to your local Active Schools Coordinator, Community Spot Hub Officer or email us at [email protected]

The NHS Highland Health Improvement team online session 'The adolescent brain and risk-taking behaviours'. The session w...
29/09/2026

The NHS Highland Health Improvement team online session 'The adolescent brain and risk-taking behaviours'.

The session will run online from 6.30pm to 8pm, 1st October

The session will discuss the changes in the adolescent brain and how this can relate to increased risk-taking behaviours and what parents and carers can do to support their child at this age to keep them safe. At the end of this session, parents and carers will be able to:

Reflect on the nature of risk and development
Identify how their child's risk-taking behaviour may be influenced by brain development
Identify what they can do to support young people during these changes
Recognise risk and protective factors in a young person’s life and the role that these can play

Please register for this session using this link: 93207724-441b-4fcc-86c7-7370a48b77f2@10efe0bd-a030-4bca-809c-b5e6745e499a?source=copyLinkLegacyShareEventDialog" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/93207724-441b-4fcc-86c7-7370a48b77f2@10efe0bd-a030-4bca-809c-b5e6745e499a?source=copyLinkLegacyShareEventDialog

SLCVO Blog is now live Week 3 of our mini guides to setting up a new organisation. This week's blog looks at the practic...
25/09/2026

SLCVO Blog is now live

Week 3 of our mini guides to setting up a new organisation.

This week's blog looks at the practical steps involved in setting up a community organisation. While each structure has its own requirements, the process is largely the same regardless of whether you choose a SCIO, CIC, Company Limited by Guarantee, Co-operative or Unincorporated Association.

Read the blog here: https://www.slcvo.org.uk/post/slcvo-blog-25-september

🎯 Start With Purpose, Not Paperwork
👥 Build a Strong Leadership Team
🛡️ Trustees
📋 Directors
🤝 Committee Members
🏗️ Choose the Right Legal Structure
📜 Create Your Governing Document
✅ Register With the Relevant Regulator
🚀 Open for Business

SLCVO Blog is now live Week 2 of our mini guides to setting up a new organisation. This week's blog looks at how to iden...
18/09/2026

SLCVO Blog is now live

Week 2 of our mini guides to setting up a new organisation.

This week's blog looks at how to identify and evidence community need, understand who will benefit from your work and define your organisation's purpose and outcomes.

Read the blog here: https://www.slcvo.org.uk/post/slcvo-blog-18-september

🏘️ Defining Community Need
📍 Understanding Your Community Through Census Data
📖 Learning from Existing Plans and Research
📝 Creating a Community Needs Assessment
👥 Who Will Benefit?
❤️ Public Benefit and Community Benefit Explained
🎯 Defining Your Purpose and Outcomes
⚙️ Planning Your Activities
🌱 Demonstrating Community Impact

This months newsletter is packed!🪙funding news - LOTS of funding news! 👨🏻‍🏫training & support opportunities (don't worry...
15/09/2026

This months newsletter is packed!

🪙funding news - LOTS of funding news!
👨🏻‍🏫training & support opportunities (don't worry - these are FREE)
📣consultations - options for you to have your say!
🤝Community Hub 21 Sep Kyle
💉how you can help with the NHS Highland vaccine roll out

Not yet a Member? Our membership is FREE to individuals and Third Sector groups that support our aims. 👉 SLCVO members are a vital part of the governance and accountability of our organisation. 👈
As a member you will receive regular member mailings and opportunities to influence the development of Third Sector support in Skye and Lochalsh.

Read more about membership on our website https://www.slcvo.org.uk/slcvo-membership-application-form

SLCVO Blog is now live Over the next four weeks SLCVO’s Blog will look at key aspects of setting up a new organisation. ...
11/09/2026

SLCVO Blog is now live

Over the next four weeks SLCVO’s Blog will look at key aspects of setting up a new organisation.

This week's blog explores what a community group is, how community organisations differ from the public and private sectors, the range of legal structures and operating models available.

Read the blog here: https://www.slcvo.org.uk/post/slcvo-blog-11-september

👥 What Are Community Organisations?
🏛️ The Different Sectors Explained
⚖️ Why Legal Structures Matter
📋 Exploring Your Legal Structure Options
⚙️ Legal Structure vs Operating Model
🌱 Different Ways Community Organisations Operate
🎯 Choosing What Works for Your Community
🤝 Where to Get Help and Advice

10/09/2026

STAFFIN HALL DROP-IN SESSIONS
Come Along and Have a Chat
With Jo Ford, SLCVO

📅 15 September
📍 Staffin Hall

Session Times
🕚 11:30am - 1:15pm
🌙 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Find Out More About:

✅ Becoming a Trustee
✅ Volunteering Opportunities
✅Supporting Staffin Hall's Future
✅ Getting Involved in Your Community

No commitment is required. Come along to ask questions, share ideas, and find out how you can help.

Important Community Meeting
EGM - 30 September

We are hoping that enough members of the community will come forward to become Trustees and help secure the future of Staffin Hall.

Without new Trustees, the Hall may be forced to begin the process of closure. This could have significant knock-on effects for the wider community, including the community shop and local businesses that rely on the Hall as an important community asset.

Your support will make a real difference.

Please come along on the 15th and find out how you can help keep Staffin Hall at the heart of our community.

for more information see

After a number of years of voluntary service, the current Directors/Trustees of Staffin Community Hall Association intend to step down from their roles on 30 September 2026.

📌Intergenerational Network Meeting 28th Oct 10am -12 noon Broadford Hotel 👉We have just added Generations Working Togeth...
09/09/2026

📌Intergenerational Network Meeting 28th Oct 10am -12 noon Broadford Hotel
👉We have just added Generations Working Together to our Skye & Lochalsh Wellbeing and Community Services Directory - you can download the latest copy from the SLCVO website Information Hub page https://www.slcvo.org.uk/information-hub

📢 Highland Children and Young People Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund 2026/27 Now OpenThe Highland Children an...
07/09/2026

📢 Highland Children and Young People Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund 2026/27 Now Open

The Highland Children and Young People's Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund 2026/27 opens today, Monday 7 September 2026.

Funding is available for community-based projects that support the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people aged 5-24 (or up to 26 if care experienced) and their families across Highland.

The fund aims to strengthen:
✅ Prevention and early intervention
✅ Emotional wellbeing and resilience
✅ Confidence and social connection
✅ Access to local support
✅ Whole-family approaches to wellbeing

Applications are particularly encouraged from partnerships and organisations that can demonstrate trauma-informed, community-based and co-designed approaches that help reduce barriers to participation and reach under-represented groups.

The fund supports the vision of ensuring children, young people and families receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time, through strong collaboration between communities, the third sector and public services.

🔗 Find out more and access application information here:

Whole Family Wellbeing About Whole Family Wellbeing The Whole Family Wellbeing Programme sits within the structure of the Integrated Children’s Service Pla ...

When working with volunteers we try to fit in with when they can make it. So Jo-Anne is hosting a Saturday morning meeti...
05/09/2026

When working with volunteers we try to fit in with when they can make it. So Jo-Anne is hosting a Saturday morning meeting to look at setting up a community group. Our job has the most amazing views.

SLCVO can provide free group and community development support through core funding from the Highland Third Sector Interface. If your groups needs help email [email protected]

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