Community Fund
Radio Skye
Isle of Skye Renewables are supporting Radio Skye with a grant to run a project aimed at youth members (16-24), to inspire and educate them about how they can take responsibility for sustainability at a local level.
Read MoreUig Community Hall
Isle of Skye renewables are supporting Uig Community Hall with a grant to fund energy efficiency measures, particularly insulation. This is part of a bigger project to create a welcoming and accessible community space.
Read MoreViewfield Garden Collective
Isle of Skye Renewables are supporting the Viewfield Garden Collective with a grant to make improvements to their polytunnel and raised beds, as well as adding a new composting system to improve their outdoor classroom area.
Read MoreSkye Mountain Rescue
Isle of Skye Renewables are supporting Skye Mountain Rescue with a grant towards installing a solar PV array on their new Portree base.
Read MoreAtholl House Hotel
In 2023 IoSRC gave Atholl House Hotel in Dunvegan, a grant of £7,290 to fund the installation of compost system. The composter is turning the majority of their kitchen waste into something useful. The compost will be used on their new herb beds and also distributed to the local school and the Lets Make Dunvegan…
Read MoreWaternish Community Hall Solar
In 2023 we granted Waternish Community Hall £25,000 to help fund the installation of solar panels. These panels are reducing the energy costs of the hall. The panels are ground mounted and were installated in 2024:
Read MoreUigshader Living Forest
Towards the end of 2023, IoS Renewable Coop granted £25,000 to Uigshader Living Forest so they could install an off-grid power supply to the woodland. Here are some updated photos of the project: a barn has been constructed complete with solar panels, and is in use by the community.
Read MoreDunvegan Community Hall
In 2023 Dunvegan Community Hall received £4,000 to put towards phase one of their energy efficiency program for the hall. Phase 1 funded the installation of new windows and doors for that hall.
Read MoreATLAS Arts
In 2023 IoSRC gave funding to ATLAS Arts to help them set up The School of Plural Futures program. A long-term, youth led, creative learning program exploring climate justice from a rural and island perspective. ATLAS arts will be working with young people living across Skye, Raasay and Lochalsh as part of the project. Learn…
Read MoreLochalsh and Skye Housing Association
In 2023, IoSRC donated some funding to LSHA to support the creation of an ”energy strategy” for LSHA portfolio. The grant covered part of the costs of a survey / strategy provided by a specialist consultant. LSHA will be using this to prioritise investment in improving energy efficiency and reducing fuel poverty for tenants. We also…
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