Current Projects

KALM

In October 2019, Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust received funding from the Scottish Government’s Investing in Communities Fund to continue delivering our healthy eating and activity programme for another two years. The following projects fall under the KALM umbrella and are overseen by the full-time Project Manager, and two part-time Project Assistants.

Please click on the headings to find out more about the individual projects.

KALM - Activity programme

The Community Food Stop

The Community Bothy

Sutherland Adaptive & Collaborative Communities (SACC)

Funded by the Aspiring Communities Fund from the Scottish Government and European Social Fund the SACC project aims to support those in Sutherland’s most deprived and fragile communities to develop and deliver long-term solutions that address local priorities and needs, increase active inclusion and build on the assets of local communities to reduce poverty and to enable inclusive growth.

The project is being led by KoSDT and the project team are working with the partners of the Sutherland Community Planning Partnership (SCP) to deliver the core outcomes. The project team will support the five priority localities to progress their Locality Plans by developing a minimum of five projects whilst also working across Sutherland to support recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic through addressing inequalities and priorities such as accessing mental health and wellbeing services.

Click here for more information about the SACC project

The Helping Hands Fund

The Helping Hands Fund provides one off financial assistance for people living in Ardgay & District and Creich Community Council areas who are facing financial hardship. Grant Payments of up to £250 will be paid to households who require support with heating costs and purchase of energy efficient white goods. (One grant per household.)

So, if you are worried about heating your home, and if you are on any kind of benefit please get in touch to find out if you are eligible. Click here for further information.

Email beth@kyleofsutherland.co.uk or call: 01863 766190

Please note that funds are limited – and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Superfast Broadband

In 2018 a grant from the SSE Beatrice Fund allowed Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust make an investment in equipment that is allowing local company Highland Wireless to roll out superfast broadband in the area. Over 100 properties in the local community have signed up to receive this transformational service.

Click here to go to the Highland Wireless website.