Help is at hand for bereaved families in Highland who may find the unexpected cost of funerals out of their reach during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Highland Council has provided funeral directors in the region with information leaflets to ensure that they are aware of the financial support that is...

An article on The Strathdearn at the following link and the full article below https://www.strathspey-herald.co.uk/news/tomatin-project-leads-way-for-regeneration-programme-198748/ Also plans for the conversion and restoration of one of the few listed historic buildings in Strathdearn. https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands/2183314/plans-lodged-to-convert-derelict-highland-church-into-residential-home/   Tomatin project will benefit community for 'years to come'   With many construction projects currently on...

All sectors where people from Strathdearn work are being impacted by the pandemic - some more so than others. Below is a reminder of some of the current funding and some new opportunities. Business Funding – large, small and individual  Pivotal Enterprise Resilience Fund - applications opened on 14th May after...

MOY MATTERS (10) The MSC last met in February so there is little to update as far as progress is concerned. The fence at the wooden railway bridge has now been repaired and a couple of stiles are in place should anyone want to get closer to view the bridge...

PILLOWCASES FOR CARE HOME STAFF Have you got any pillowcases to spare? If so, can you take them to The Community Shop on Fridays or Mondays? These will be collected and passed on to a project started by churches in Inverness to turn pillowcases into wash bags which can then...

The SCC have been asked to share this Police Scotland Survey on public confidence during the COVID-19 pandemic with an aim to: Track public confidence levels and experience of their approaches to policing the lockdown, Capture: People's feeling of safety, What Police are doing well, and any concerns. Feedback from...

  We have opened a Covid Resilience Fund to help people in the community who find themselves compromised as a consequence of the pandemic. You can apply online using this INTERACTIVE FORM. Alternatively, you can download a printable form from HERE.  

On last week’s update we indicated that, in addition to the Highland Council community grant, application had been made for a “third Sector” government grant through HIE. We are pleased to report that our application has been successful. These monies have been awarded to ensure community resilience during the period...

As the lockdown continues, it is anticipated that the restrictions will begin to bite, and government support may not yet be forth coming. Vulnerable or self-isolating people, those in a furlough situation, self-employed, out of work or on zero hours contracts may need financial support to tide them over. The...