Community Led Vision Fund
Give • Protect • Grow
Bringing the Cairngorms community to life with
£265,500 of funding distributed over 19 projects
The Community Led Vision Fund is a dedicated funding initiative established by the Cairngorms Trust to support and empower local communities within the Cairngorms National Park.
The fund aims to bring community-led projects and initiatives to life, fostering a sense of ownership and collaboration among residents. It provides financial support to community groups, organisations, and individuals who have innovative ideas and plans that align with the vision and priorities of the Cairngorms Trust.
The Community Led Vision Fund plays a crucial role in enabling communities to shape and enhance the Cairngorms area, promoting sustainable development, environmental conservation, and community well-being.
The following projects have been supported by
the Cairngorms Trust Community Led Vision Fund…
Exploring dark skies
Geography students from Speyside High School enjoyed using technology to learn about and explore their local Dark Skies Park, thanks to a project by Countryside Learning Scotland and the Crown Estate Scotland (Glenlivet). Read more >>
Improving community access
The Grantown YMCA Community Centre installed a lift in their premises, helping mothers and older members of the community access the upper floor of their building. Read more >>
Pond reinstatement
The acclaimed Highland Folk Museum sought to make improvements to their reproduction curling pond, creating a new freshwater habitat. Read more >>
Riverbank tree planting
The Spey Catchment Initiative trialled new equipment as part of their project in Badenoch and Strathspey. They aimed to increase biodiversity and climate resilience. Read more >>
Creative Weekend Workshops
Reaching out to communities to encourage and develop the necessary skills to enable people to do more for the environment by saving furniture from ending up in a landfill.
Bike accident inspires youth first aid workshop
New fund launched to help Cairngorms communities
Cairngorms Trust help park creatives go on tour
We’re recruiting: apply now!
Youth funding open for autumn applications
Funding announced for Cairngorms youth projects
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