Voluntary Action Lochaber - VAL

08/09/2026

💙 FUNDING NOW OPEN

The Highland Children and Young People’s Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund 2026/27 is now open for applications.

The fund supports community-based projects across Highland that improve the mental health and wellbeing of children, young people and their families, with a focus on prevention, early intervention and accessible local support.

🌱 Small Partnership Grants: under £25,000 over 12 months
🌱 Locality Partnership Grants: under £50,000 over 24 months

Applications close in October, so organisations considering applying should start looking at the guidance now.

👉 Full guidance and application information:
[https://highlandcpp.org.uk/whole-family-wellbeing-programme/](https://highlandcpp.org.uk/whole-family-wellbeing-programme/)

Thinking of applying? VAL can support Lochaber community groups and third-sector organisations with funding information and help you work through your application.

💻 Find out more about VAL: [https://www.valochaber.org/](https://www.valochaber.org/)
📩 Or get in touch with the VAL team for funding support.

Send a message to learn more

04/09/2026

💵 Not sure how much your organisation should keep in reserves? 💷 SCVO has clear guidance to help trustees set an appropriate reserves policy for their circumstances. Read the SCVO guidance:https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/business-planning/reserves?utm

VAL regularly shares reliable, useful resources for local organisations. Visit VAL https://www.valochaber.org/

02/09/2026

31/08/2026

📣 Member vacancies | Ewen’s Room

One of our VAL member organisations, Ewen’s Room, is currently recruiting for several roles supporting its work across Lochaber:

• Locality Education Practitioner
• Income & Enterprise Manager
• Services & Delivery Manager

If you’re interested in working with a local charity focused on mental health, wellbeing and stronger communities, you can view the vacancies and full application details on HIJOBS 👇

https://hijobs.net/employer/14880/ewens-room

Please apply directly through the details provided in the vacancy listings.

We work to  build practical support that encourages personal and community  resilience by offering mental health education, safe spaces, and trusted support services We have strong, local roots and are working to strengthen and embed

28/08/2026

We're happy to help! Visit https://www.valochaber.org/

26/08/2026

Could you help give your community a stronger voice? 📣 Find out more about becoming a Community Councillor here 👇
https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17431/nominations-open-to-become-a-community-councillor-a-chance-to-represent-your-local-community

24/08/2026

💡 Funding opportunity for Highland community organisations

Could up to £10,000 help move your community project forward?

The Highland Local Action Group small grants pot is supporting projects focused on:

🏡 Community asset improvements – helping community-run assets become stronger, warmer and more sustainable

👨‍👩‍👧 Tackling inequality – community-led projects helping reduce barriers caused by poverty and isolation for children, young people and families

Know a local group that could benefit? Share this with them. 👇

21/08/2026

Striving for a stronger board?

Our Trustee Training is for both new and experienced trustees — helping boards refresh their knowledge, strengthen governance and build confidence together.

Strong boards make stronger organisations. 💙