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Through the White Tailed Eagle Viewing Project and the M.E.S.S Project, the Mull & Iona Community Trust in association with various partners are able to distribute funds back into the Community to support the work of local good causes.

The White Tailed Eagle Viewing Project:

The White Tailed Eagle Viewing Project raises funds from charges and donations from the general public at the Loch Frisa viewing hide. Funds are handed out in July and November so applications must be received prior to these months if to be considered. Applications received outwith these times will be considered in the next round of funding.

The Mull Sea Eagle Partnership involves Scottish Natural Heritage, Forestry Commission Scotland, RSPB Scotland, Strathclyde Police and the Mull & Iona Community Trust.

"We got £200 from the Sea Eagle hide and we bought a bird box and camera. We were pleased when a blue tit moved in straight away. It was an egg-cellent surprise!" Lochdonhead School

Click here to download an application form


The Mull Environmentally Sensitive Solutions M.E.S.S Project:

The MESS Project operates two charity shops 'Island Castaways' as part of their commitment to reducing waste and encouraging the re-use of unwanted items. Once the cost of the shops has been met half will be retained to support other MESS Projects and an equivalent sum is then passed on to other beneficiaries. Any voluntary group based on Mull & Iona may apply to MESS for support. Funds are handed out in June each year.

"Thanks to a generous grant from MESS, we were able to cover the minibus hire & coaching fees for 9 junior golfers at the World of Gold in Clydebank."
Tobermory Golf Club

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The following bulletins & links contain useful information, hints and tips:

Argyll Communities is the main web portal for community groups locally. As well as offering you your own web page for a few pounds per year they have a great web page packed with funding links

Argyll & Bute Council offers a funding search service and a monthly Funding Alert

Rural Gateway is an excellent resource funded by the Scottish Government. You will receive regular bulletins on the subject of your choice including funding.

The Community Trust holds a lot of resources for community groups in its offices at Tobermory but we think that Sky and Lochalsh have developed a great toolkit, full of useful guidance. Click here for all the information you will need for your group.