MP encourages community groups to seize funding chance

Northern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has encouraged the community groups in Orkney and Shetland to apply for a multi-million pound fund aimed at Scotland’s coastal communities.

The Coastal Community Funding (CCF) has over £4 million which local governments across Scotland will be competing to obtain.

The CCF targets the economic development of coastal communities and supports a wide range of project, including charities, skills development or safeguarding the environment. Projects are picked based on their ability to support sustainable growth and jobs in coastal communities. Last year awarded funding ranged from £70,000 to nearly £400,000 per project.

Mr Carmichael said: “This is an excellent opportunity for local community groups in the Northern Isles to grab a significant sum of money. The funding can provide a significant cash boost to community groups coastal communities like Orkney and Shetland.

“The funding is focused on sustainable groups that are aiming to expand their efforts. There is a great potential here in terms of more jobs, better training and more community engagement.”

For enquiries, contact the Big Lottery fund on 0845 4 10 20 30 or email ccf@bigfund.org.uk.