Community Fund
"Thank you very much for your kind offer. This will help a great deal towards the costs of running the group for another year."
"We would like to thank you once again for the support of Albyn Housing. Your rapid response enabled us to proceed, which will be key to the success of the project"
"We are very grateful for your support and generosity in helping to progress our project"
Please pass on the appreciation of my colleagues and me to your colleagues and the Trustees of the
Community Fund. The support you have given us enables us to support the Foodbanks and Larders at key crisis points throughout the year.
Thank you for approving the Community Grant for the children's Christmas parties and Meet and Eat Community Xmas Buffet. We are really grateful to for the support that allows us to make all their days special.
We would like to express our thanks for your very kind donation towards the cost of our P7 residential visit. This money will really help us on our way in raising the funds to enable all children in the class to attend the visit. This gives them a great start to their P7 year and lays down a great foundation for their learning.
Albyn’s Community Fund has received so many applications this year that it has run out much earlier than expected and is closed to new applications until next year.
If you have recently submitted an application, we apologise that we are unable to help at this time but will keep your application details and will contact you when funds become available.
What is the Community Fund?
Albyn Housing has a Community Fund that provides small grants to local community groups. Grants of up to £500 are available for specific community projects that benefits the local community.
Who can apply?
- Voluntary or community organisation
- Registered charity
- Constituted group or club
- Not-for-profit company or
- Community Interest Company
- School (so long as your project benefits and involves the communities around the school)
What can the grant be used for?
The grants can be used to aid any activities that help make stronger communities. For example; improvements to a town or village hall, sports equipment or children's or pensioners parties.
- Equipment
- One-off events
- Transport
- Volunteer expenses – such as reasonable travel costs
- Small land or building projects
You can read the full criteria here.
How can I apply for a grant?
If you want to make an application for your community project, read the criteria above and fill out form below and submit it to communityfund@albynhousing.org.uk.
The decision of the application is at the discretion of the Customer Services Manager.
Grant awards 2025 - 2026
Strathpetal
Lairg & Distruct Community Initiatives
Ross County Girls & Women FC
St Celements School Parent Council
Boleskin Community Care
Invergordon Lunch Club
Kilmuir & Easter Logie Action Development Group
Invergordon Off The Wall
Milton Primary School
Aban Outdoor
Ormlie Community Association
Tain Free Church Lunch Club
Tain Gaelic Playgroup
1st Evanton Scout Group
Oxygen Works
South Skye & Lochalsh Rowing Club