Skye and Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations

19/06/2026

SLCVO blog is now Live

This week’s blog celebrates Small Charity Week and highlights the vital role small charities play across Skye and Lochalsh.

👉 Read the full blog here: https://www.slcvo.org.uk/post/slcvo-blog-19-june

🎉What is Small Charity Week
🗺️Small Charities in Skye and Lochalsh
❤️Skye Stroke Friends
🦦Eilean Bàn Trust
🎶The Skye Wind Band
⛵The Skye Sailing Club
🚌The Glenelg and Arnisdale Bus User Group
🤝SLCVO Support for Small Charities

Read how small charities are making a big impact—from supporting health and wellbeing to preserving heritage, building skills, and providing transport

15/06/2026

FREE workshop with Sarah Coorie!

15/06/2026

📢 Have your say on transport in Scotland’s island communities

Disability Equality Scotland is inviting disabled people living in island communities to take part in an online consultation on accessible transport.

🗓 Monday 7 September 2026
⏰ 11:00am – 12:30pm
💻 Online (Zoom)

This session, delivered with Transport Scotland, aims to gather lived experiences to help shape the next Accessible Travel Framework. It’s your opportunity to share the challenges and barriers you face when travelling in island communities.

✅ Please register and share any accessibility requirements by 24 August so support can be arranged.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/disabilityequalityscotland/2226076

15/06/2026

📢 Have your say on community transport in rural and remote Scotland

Disability Equality Scotland is inviting disabled people living in rural and remote areas to join an online consultation focused on community transport.

🗓 Wednesday 2 September 2026
⏰ 6:30pm – 8:00pm
💻 Online (Zoom)

This session, delivered with Transport Scotland, will help shape the future Accessible Travel Framework. It’s an opportunity to share your lived experience and highlight the barriers and challenges faced when using community transport in rural and remote areas.

✅ Please sign up and let organisers know any accessibility requirements by 19 August so support can be arranged.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/disabilityequalityscotland/2221455

15/06/2026

📢 Share your experience of transport in rural Scotland

Disability Equality Scotland is inviting disabled people living in rural areas to take part in an online consultation on transport networks and connectivity.

🗓 Thursday 30 July 2026
⏰ 11:00am – 12:30pm
💻 Online (Zoom)

This session is part of work with Transport Scotland to help shape the future Accessible Travel Framework. It’s your chance to share lived experience and highlight the barriers and challenges you face when travelling in rural communities.

✅ Please sign up and share any accessibility requirements by 16 July so support can be arranged.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/disabilityequalityscotland/2221354

15/06/2026

📢 Have your say on access to healthcare in remote communities

Disability Equality Scotland is inviting disabled people living in remote and rural areas of Scotland to take part in an important online consultation.

🗓 Wednesday 1 July 2026
⏰ 6:30pm – 8:00pm
💻 Online (Zoom)

This session will explore the challenges and barriers people face when accessing healthcare in remote areas, helping ensure lived experiences shape future improvements. The discussion will be guided with questions and provide a safe space to share your views.

✅ Please sign up and let the organisers know any accessibility requirements by 17 June to help ensure appropriate support (such as BSL or captioning) can be arranged.

👉 Book your place here:

12/06/2026

SLCVO blog is now live

With the World Cup now underway, this week’s blog takes a look at the clubs and groups bringing football in all its forms to Skye and Lochalsh.

👉 Read the full blog here: https://www.slcvo.org.uk/post/slcvo-blog-12-june

🏆West Highland Amateur Football Association (WHAFA
⚽Portree Football Club
👟Sleat & Strath AFC
🥅North West Skye FC
🧤Kyleakin Football Club
👕Skye & Lochalsh Female Football Club
🚶‍♂️Isle of Skye Walking Football Club
🚩Skye and Lochalsh Junior Football Association
🤝Supporting Community Sport in Skye & Lochalsh

10/06/2026

05/06/2026

SLCVO blog is now Live

This week’s blog shares team highlights, looks at how volunteering is changing, and offers guidance on getting started and promoting opportunities.

👉 Read the full blog here: https://www.slcvo.org.uk/post/slcvo-blog-05-june

⭐ Team Updates
🎉Volunteers Week
🙋‍♂️Why Do People Volunteer?
🔄How Volunteering Has Changed in Recent Years
📣Promoting Volunteer Opportunities
✅How to Start Volunteering: A Simple Approach
📞Volunteering with Skye and Lochalsh Citizens Advice Bureau

04/06/2026

MONEY TALK PLUS ADVISER VACANCY

Hours: 28 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term to 30 August 2028. Extension dependent on funding
Location: Based in Portree, although some outreach services and Home Visits will also be required
Closing date: Friday 26th June 2026, 12 noon
Salary: £23,296 – per annum, £16.00 per hour

Skye & Lochalsh Citizens Advice Bureau offer an opportunity for a part-time Money Talk Plus Adviser to join our highly successful team. The Money Talk Plus Adviser will provide a high standard of both Money and Income Maximisation advice. The project is designed to address crucial community needs and disadvantages faced by individuals, particularly those marginalised and vulnerable.

A considerable knowledge of benefits, money advice and associated legislation is desirable, as is excellent communication, training and interpersonal skills.

The post will be based in CAB office in Portree, although some outreach services and Home Visits will also be required. Current driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential. The post is subject to the disclosure of PVG and criminal history information.

How to apply:
For further details and information on how to apply, please contact [email protected]

Details on website: https://slcab.cas.org.uk/get-involved/careers/money-talk-plus-adviser