Community Involvement
The Mull and Iona Community Trust has been involved in many community endeavours since operations began in 1998. Involvement has taken many forms; providing advice and guidance, assisting with funding bids, administrational support, lobbying efforts, improving and sustaining the environmental and cultural heritage and securing economic benefit for the islands.
There are many positive examples of the Community Trust securing, or assisting other organisations in securing funds to allow for improvements within the community. To see a full list of the results, please click here.
In addition to securing funding for specific projects, the Trust has provided references for or assisted with funding bids for many island based groups, clubs and organisations. Applying for funds can be a pain staking process, the Community Trust are at hand to offer assistance if needed. Please click here to view a list of groups the Community Trust has assisted.
The Trust provides administrational support and/or constitutional assistance to many island based groups, companies and organisations. To view a full list of the organisations the Trust provides support to please click here.
The Community Trust is aware of the pressures facing islanders and lobbies to provide more affordable housing on the islands and improve the transport infrastructure, including the improvement of piers.
The Trust has also been involved in facilitating the following events:
- Wild Isles, Mull & Iona Wildlife Week
- The Taste of Mull & Iona Food Festival
- A national conference on sustainable land use and subsequently established the Mull & Iona Land & sea Forum (LASF) to ensure community input into development issues
The Trust is a member of various organisations and networks, ensuring a voice for the residents Mull & Iona and also using our expertise to offer advice to other social enterprises. To view a full list of the different organisations the Trust is involved with please click here.
As you can see, the Community Trust has had and will continue to have an intrinsic involvement in development projects on Mull and Iona.
OUR ACTIVITIES
An Roth
A multi functional centre, providing services and support to residents, community groups and businesses, both on and off Island.
MESS
Aims to reduce the waste produced on our islands through recycling schemes and reuse initiatives.
Powerdown
Aims to reduce carbon emissions by improving energy efficiency and lowering energy bills across the islands.
Ranger Service
Aims to enrich your understanding and enjoyment of our local environment while striving to preserve and protect it.
RoMIGATE
Ross of Mull and Iona Growth at the Edge – the communities of the Ross of Mull and Iona growing forward together.
