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Caring for Carers: £10,000 CIF award helps Crossroads Lewis continue vital support across Galson Estate Trust area
A Lewis charity which supports unpaid carers and vulnerable residents across the island, has received a much-needed £10,000 award from our Community Investment Fund. Crossroads Lewis, which supports unpaid carers in the Isle of Lewis through weekly respite care, as well as tailored support  for those living alone in exceptional circumstances, h as been awarded a £10,000 CIF Development Grant. The funding will enable the charity to continue, and expand, its services within the
5 days ago


Fuel for Fans: Westside F.C. launches snack cabin to support club and community thanks to CIF funding
Westside F.C received a £2,500 award from the Community Investment Fund towards the purchase and installation of a new snack cabin at its...
Oct 1


Back of the net for Ness F.C - Club scores new goals thanks to CIF
Ness F.C has been awarded a £2000 Community Investment Fund grant towards the purchase of much-needed new goals, much to the relief of...
Sep 29


Westside F.C scores £2,000 towards youth development
Westside Football & Recreation Club was awarded a Community Investment Fund grant of £2,000 earlier this year towards the purchase of...
Sep 28


Aviemore adventures for Sgoil an Taobh Siar
Sgoil an Taobh Siar was awarded a CIF grant of £1750 to go towards their Primary 6/7 school trip to Badaguish Forest Lodges in Aviemore...
Sep 25


£1500 for Ness Cemetery Committee - 11 years after it was the very first recipient of a CIF grant! Find out how CIF could help you!
Ness Cemetery Committee has received a Community Investment Fund award of £1500 towards the grass cutting maintenance at the old cemetery...
Sep 23


'Paw-some' news for cat charity as WISCK awarded CIF grant
Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn is delighted to award £2,000 from the Community Investment Fund to WISCK (Western Isles Support for Cats and...
Aug 26


Island Games success for Western Isles athletes
Congratulations to the Western Isles Island Games Association team of athletes, coaches, physios and everyone else who supported the...
Jul 21


Funding for youth transport!
Did you know that Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn offers funding of up to 80% towards transport costs for schools and youth clubs from within...
Apr 7


£1500 for Lionel School pupils' Aviemore adventure!
The Primary 6 and 7 pupils from Lionel School recently enjoyed their residential trip to Badaguish Lodges in Aviemore, where they...
Mar 31
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