Angus Rural Partnership

26/05/2026

The Angus Community-Led Vision Fund 2026-2027 is currently open to applications. Closing date: 19 June 2026
Full details: www.angusruralpartnerhsip.org.uk

In order to support applicants, we are running a funding surgery in Forfar on 1 June to discuss project ideas and applications.

To book a timeslot, please visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/angus-community-led-vision-fund-2026-2027-funding-surgery-1-june-2026-tickets-1989902724616?aff=oddtdtcreator

Get expert tips and support to complete your funding application for the Angus Community-Led Vision Fund 2026-2027 (closes 19 June 2026).

13/05/2026

Our Angus Community-Led Vision Fund 2026-2027 is now open for applications and will close at 5pm, Friday, 19 June 2026.

Applications are being invited from constituted community groups, charities, co-operatives, public sector organisations, and micro and small sized enterprises throughout Angus (excluding the Cairngorms National Park area). We can fund a range of activities which demonstrate positive community, social or environmental impacts.

Projects must demonstrate that they advance equality, diversity and inclusion, and support one or more of the following Scottish Government’s top priorities for 2026-2027:

• Eradicating Child Poverty
• Growing the Economy
• Tackling the Climate Change
• High Quality and Sustainable Public Services

Applications must be designed to engage, enable, encourage and empower local communities to undertake their own local development and all activities must be delivered before 5pm, Friday, 26 February 2027.

Full details:

We help to grow and develop volunteering, community groups, charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises throughout Angus.

11/05/2026

⏳⏳⏳Closes 12pm, Friday, 15 May.

We are recruiting.

Part-Time Development Officer (22 hours per week)
Fixed Term (31 March 2027)

We are seeking a motivated and community-focused individual to join our small team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in helping create more prosperous and more resilient communities across rural Angus, which are better places in which to live and work.

You will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Trustees, to support the delivery of the 2026-2027 Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) funding programme for Angus Rural Partnership. This will require the ability to build trust and to develop positive relationships with community groups, local stakeholders and partner organisations.

For full details including Job Outline and Person Specification visit https://www.angusruralpartnership.org.uk/

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected] by 12pm, Friday, 15 May 2026.

We help to grow and develop volunteering, community groups, charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises throughout Angus.

08/05/2026

⏳We are Recruiting... and there's still time to apply.
Part-Time Development Officer (22 hours per week)
Fixed Term (31 March 2027)
We are seeking a motivated and community-focused individual to join our small team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in helping create more prosperous and more resilient communities across rural Angus, which are better places in which to live and work.
You will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Trustees, to support the delivery of the 2026-2027 Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) funding programme for Angus Rural Partnership. This will require the ability to build trust and to develop positive relationships with community groups, local stakeholders and partner organisations.
For full details including Job Outline and Person Specification visit https://www.angusruralpartnership.org.uk/
To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected] by 12pm, Friday, 15 May 2026.

We help to grow and develop volunteering, community groups, charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises throughout Angus.

29/04/2026

📣📣📣We are Recruiting...

Part-Time Development Officer (22 hours per week)
Fixed Term (31 March 2027)

We are seeking a motivated and community-focused individual to join our small team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in helping create more prosperous and more resilient communities across rural Angus, which are better places in which to live and work.

You will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Trustees, to support the delivery of the 2026-2027 Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) funding programme for Angus Rural Partnership. This will require the ability to build trust and to develop positive relationships with community groups, local stakeholders and partner organisations.

For full details including Job Outline and Person Specification visit https://www.angusruralpartnership.org.uk/

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected] by 12pm, Friday, 15 May 2026.

We help to grow and develop volunteering, community groups, charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises throughout Angus.

28/04/2026

📢📢📢We are recruiting for a part-time Development Officer.

We are seeking a motivated and community-focused individual to join our small team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in helping create more prosperous and more resilient communities across rural Angus, which are better places in which to live and work.

You will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Trustees, to support the delivery of the 2026-2027 Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) funding programme for Angus Rural Partnership. This will require the ability to build trust and to develop positive relationships with community groups, local stakeholders and partner organisations.

You will ensure that our fund is administered efficiently and in a way that supports community organisations to access funding and deliver projects that improve the quality of life in their communities. You will be proactive, flexible and collaborative in your approach to working with fund applicants.

You must hold an appropriate qualification in Administration, Business or a related discipline; and/or have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role, along with having good IT skills. The ability to work autonomously and manage your own workload whilst working to specific deadlines is essential and experience in administering and assessing grant applications is desirable.

This post is 22 hours per week, home-based and fixed-term to 31 March 2027 (but may be renewed, by mutual agreement). For full Job Outline, please e-mail [email protected]

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected] by 12pm, Friday, 15 May 2026. In-person interviews will take place in Forfar on Monday, 25 May 2026.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.

Angus Rural Partnership is registered with the Office of the Scottish Charities Regulator (OSCR) as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO), charity number SC052069.

09/03/2026

Just three weeks to go until our next event! Its free to attend but you need to let us know if you're coming so we can make enough soup! Email us at [email protected]

23/02/2026

Our CEO, Scott Petrie, recently attended the world premiere of Strathmore Community Rugby Trust’s short film ‘Developing People Through Rugby – Our Story’. The film clearly demonstrates the work of the Trust and the positive impacts across the wider community.

This film was made possible following a successful application to the Angus Community-Led Vision Fund. It is truly inspirational and reminds us of the meaningful benefits of rural Community-Led Local Development ( ).
https://www.strathmoretrust.co.uk/story/developing-people-through-rugby-our-story/

Strathmore Community Rugby Trust Mairi Gougeon MSP Scottish National Rural Network Scottish Rugby Graeme Dey MSP

We invite you to watch this short film about the work of the Strathmore Community Rugby Trust and the positive impact we have within our community. This film was made possible thanks to funding from the Angus Rural Partnership. We would also like to extend a special thank you to…

18/12/2025

Download the Angus Community Connector app!

The Angus Community Connector website and app helps find organisations, services, community groups and social enterprises, in Angus.

Download the app on both IOS and Android devices! Simply search for it in your app store.

If you're interested in uploading your organisation to the Angus Community Connector, please visit: https://bit.ly/3x55rXO