New Project & Job Vacancy!

6th March 2017

We’re really pleased to be able to announce a new project thanks to a grant award from the Climate Challenge Fund
We aim to provide education and practical demonstrations to show that waste materials are a valuable community asset that can provide environmental and economic benefits to the islands.
Hopefully, this will involve closed working with the Council to further improve recycling provision on the islands.
We are recruiting for a full time project officer for this project, full details can be found on our vacancies page 
It’s also great to see the Iona Renewables Group has also been awarded a grant to help homeowners, tenants and businesses to access energy efficiency surveys and provide a variety of additional support to ensure that any recommended physical improvements to buildings that will reduce energy use do take place.

Moray Finch

Scottish Thistle Awards 2017

Significant Funding for Tobermory Light Industrial!

Our plans for the light industrial park have received a significant funding boost, thanks to our successful application to the Scottish Governments Regeneration Capital Grant Fund. The award of £1.6 million, towards the construction of the park, will provide a flexible range of storage and business premises for up to 15 new or expanding businesses, and community uses.
Andrew Robertson, a Director of the Mull and Iona Community Trust said ‘We have been dedicated to progressing this community project since we were approached regarding the lack of business premises in 2007. This award will give confidence to the other funding bodies we are in discussions with to secure the balance of funding needed for this £2.78 million project and bring it to fruition for the benefit of our island economy’.
https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/…/regeneration-projects-bene…

Now recruiting Community First Repsonders!

6th March 2017

Another grant for the Ulva Ferry Community Bus!

21st February 2017

We are delighted to announce another significant grant for the Ulva Ferry Community Bus! Big Lottery Fund Scotland has awarded £28,406 to enable us to keep the Bus on the road. Along with the recent grant from Scottish Sea Farms, we now have the majority of funds in place to keep the bus going for the next 3 years!

A huge thank you to Big Lottery Fund Scotland for their commitment to Ulva School Community Association and Mull and Iona Community Trust, acknowledging the essential service the Community Bus provides to Ulva Ferry residents.

Great new for Ulva Ferry Community Bus

17th February 2017

The Ulva Ferry Community Bus on the Isle of Mull was in danger of being off the road this year, as the running costs of over £18,000 were not covered from fare income and the current grant runs out in March 2017. Scottish Sea Farms has stepped in with a Heart of the Community grant of over £9,000, which will cover half the running costs of this vital service.

Helen MacDonald, Ulva Ferry Local Development Officer, said: “The support from Scottish Sea Farms will keep this essential bus on the road. The service enables residents to attend medical appointments, community events and make social trips, reducing isolation, particularly for those who have impaired mobility.”

Colin MacDonald, Scottish Sea Farms marine manager at Creran, said: “Services like the Ulva Ferry Community Bus are so important to island residents. Sometimes there is just no alternative transport and people can miss out on a host of activities and social interaction. Mull is a great place to live and this bus helps everyone to participate in community life. We are delighted that our Heart of the Community funding will help keep this bus on the road this year.”