Development Coll

28/05/2026

Job Opportunity!

Development Coll is recruiting for a Project Officer to help deliver increased sustainability and resilience on the Isle of Coll through the Carbon Neutral Islands Project.
The post is part-time and will run from July 2026 to March 2027 (with the possibility of extending).
To request an application pack please contact [email protected]
The deadline for receipt of applications is Monday 8 June at 9.00.

22/04/2026

Want to join our team? We have a seasonal job opportunity!

An Cridhe are looking to hire an Assistant Manager from May - September this year (start date negotiable) for 25 hours a week.

Main responsibilities will include:

-Handling bunkhouse check-ins and e-bike hire

-Helping to facilitate events

-Covering manager as emergency contact on occasion

-Providing general assistance between the centre and bunkhouse

If you are interested and wish to receive a full job description, please contact Poppy at [email protected].

This vacancy is now closed for applications. We've had a great response - thank you to everyone who expressed interest!

21/04/2026

The Ballyhaugh Steering Group presented the draft report from the feasibility study to the Coll community on Friday the 17th. The report is still on display at An Cridhe and, for anyone unable to get there, the report and feedback survey can also be viewed online, here:

Click this banner to view the study - The results of the feasibility study have been published! - Click this banner to view the study - The results of the feasibility study have been published! - Ballyhaugh Steering Group The Ballyhaugh Story Since 1974, Project Trust - the volunteering gap-year cha...

24/03/2026

Development Coll's 19th Annual General Meeting will be held on the 10th of April from 6 pm to 7 pm at An Cridhe. Please see details in the attached poster.

05/03/2026

Development Coll are seeking new members! If you would like to support our activities or get involved, please consider becoming a member. More information on DC membership can be found here: https://www.developmentcoll.org.uk/ -membership and membership forms can be completed online, here: https://www.developmentcoll.org.uk/membership-form (it only takes 5 minutes!). If you have any questions or would like to check if you have a DC membership, please get in touch: [email protected]

17/02/2026

Sounds like an interesting event!

Join us for an online skillshare and networking event connecting artists, makers, and beach cleaners! Explore creative projects using marine plastics and beach-found objects, collaborate on future ideas and make connections.

23 Feb | 7-9PM | ONLINE |

This online event will comprise of several short talks by beachcleaners or artists with different practices informed by marine debris, followed by the chance to chat and Q&A afterwards

We’re grateful for support from Sea-Changers and Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation

Sign up here: https://f.mtr.cool/zdqkbdmiyf

05/02/2026

A Ballyhaugh Steering Group update. Duncan MacPherson Consultancy - the group undertaking the feasibility study into community ownership of the Hebridean Centre on behalf of the Ballyhaugh Steering Group - are currently running two short surveys. One survey is assessing demand for shared living space at Ballyhaugh and the other is assessing demand for business space. All are invited to complete the surveys they consider relevant to themselves:

Shared Living Space Survey (for anyone who may have an interest in shared accommodation on the Isle of Coll): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VXXW9RP

Business Space Survey (For anyone who may have an interest in business space on the Isle of Coll):
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WTF5ZF9

Participation in these surveys is important as the results will help to guide the consultants towards more realistic and specific proposals in the feasibility study. Thank you for your time!

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17/01/2026

Development Coll has submitted an application for planning consent for the installation of a solar PV array at An Cridhe. Please see the below notification for more details. The application can be viewed here: https://publicaccess.argyll-bute.gov.uk/online-applications/caseDetails.do?caseType=Application&keyVal=T6LRDCCHFXK00
Further information can be found here: https://www.developmentcoll.org.uk/development-plan

16/01/2026

All are cordially invited to a drop-in session to look at the results of the Local Place Plan Questionnaire and discuss the next steps. At An Cridhe, Saturday the 24th of January, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.

10/12/2025

The second round of the Islands Business Resilience Fund opened for applications on Monday. Coll has been included in the list of islands eligible for support. The fund is open to small and medium enterprises that have been affected by Ferry disruptions. The application form is here: https://www.hie.co.uk/support/browse-all-support-services/islands-business-resilience-fund-round-2/
Deadline for applications is the 12th of January 2026 but the application portal will be closed from the 22nd of December to the 5th of January so there's a fairly short window in which to apply.

The Islands Business Resilience Fund provides grants to boost the resilience of island businesses in tourism and perishable goods sectors impacted by prolonged ferry disruption.