Dòchas

14/10/2026

📣 DÒCHAS COMMUNITY FUND: APPLICATION DEADLINE 31 OCTOBER

A reminder that the Dòchas Community Fund is currently open for applications.

The fund is here to support ideas and projects that benefit the Applecross community, whether your idea is small or large, we’d love to hear from you.

There’s still time to apply.

Application deadline: 31 October

Full details on eligibility, how to apply and the support available can be found on our website:

https://www.dochasapplecross.org/

Please share and help us spread the word!

09/09/2026

JOB OPPORTUNITY – Dòchas Applecross
Communications Support (Freelance)
Dòchas Applecross is seeking a freelance Communications Officer to support the board with community communications and light-touch fundraising research.
Key responsibilities:
- Managing our page and keeping village noticeboards up to date
- Following up with funded groups to collect reports, photos and updates
- Updating website content with news and project reports
- Monitoring external funding opportunities for Dòchas
Role details:
Contract type: Self-employed / freelance
Time commitment: Approx. 1–2 days per month
Location: Applecross based
Start date: October 2026
Pay: To be agreed (day rate or monthly retainer)
Candidates should be organised, comfortable with basic social media and website management, have good written communication skills, and ideally be based in Applecross.
To apply, please send a CV, a short cover letter (max 300 words) and your proposed day rate to [email protected] by the end of August 2026.
Full details in attached photos. Please reach out if you have any questions. See less

14/08/2026

JOB OPPORTUNITY – Dòchas Applecross

Communications Support (Freelance)

Dòchas Applecross is seeking a freelance Communications Officer to support the board with community communications and light-touch fundraising research.

Key responsibilities:
- Managing our page and keeping village noticeboards up to date
- Following up with funded groups to collect reports, photos and updates
- Updating website content with news and project reports
- Monitoring external funding opportunities for Dòchas

Role details:
Contract type: Self-employed / freelance
Time commitment: Approx. 1–2 days per month
Location: Applecross based
Start date: September 2026
Pay: To be agreed (day rate or monthly retainer)

Candidates should be organised, comfortable with basic social media and website management, have good written communication skills, and ideally be based in Applecross.

To apply, please send a CV, a short cover letter (max 300 words) and your proposed day rate to [email protected] by the end of August 2026.

Full details in attached photos. Please reach out if you have any questions.

20/02/2026

🌟 SCIO Dòchas Fund 🌟
Here are some fantastic local projects that have already received funding – and there’s more to go! 🎉

Applecross Community Hall - Rainbow Garden & Other Projects
Applecross Playgroup - Baby Yoga
Applecross Primary School - Kitchen Garden
Applecross Sports & Wellbeing Association - Sauna Project
Bealach Group - Chanter Classes
Applecross Lunch Club - Lunch Club Extras

Is your organisation eligible? You need to:

✅ Be based in or help people in the Applecross Peninsula
✅ Have a constitution or a set of agreed rules
✅ Have 3+ members
✅ Have a bank account with 2 signatories
✅ Be able to spend the grant on time

💻 More info & applications: https://www.dochasapplecross.org/
Or email us on [email protected]

Dòchas was established as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation in March 2022 to hold, manage and distribute Applecross community funds.

18/02/2026

A quick reminder that the Dòchas AGM will take place tomorrow, Thursday 19 February at 7:30pm in the Hall.

All members and anyone in the community with an interest in our work are very welcome to attend.

We look forward to seeing you there.

11/01/2026

Notice of Annual General Meeting – Dóchas SCIO

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Dóchas SCIO will take place on Thursday 19th February, 7:30pm at Applecross Community Hall

All members and interested members of the community are welcome to attend.

We look forward to your participation.

27/11/2025

The Dòchas Board is inviting further expressions of interest (EOIs) for the proposed Bakkafrost Community Fund. EOIs will remain open until 31st December, after which applications will close and we will no longer accept any EOIs.

We warmly encourage anyone with any project, small or large, that they think will benefit the Applecross Community, to submit their EOI before the deadline to be considered. Thank you!

09/09/2025

08/09/2025

Community Fund Updates

As part of rolling out the Community Fund, we’ll use this page—alongside other communication channels such as posters on notice boards, our website, and more—to keep the community informed.

Here you’ll find:
• Details of funds available
• Upcoming deadlines
• Grants that have been awarded
• Updates on our AGM’s
• Other important news and announcements

We encourage everyone to check back regularly and stay connected, so you don’t miss any opportunities or updates.