Moray Local Action Group

The benefits of moving away from individual gas boilers to a heat network are enormous - especially for our health and in reduced social care costs - a new report from Scottish Climate Intelligence Service .

https://www.climateintelligenceservice.scot/insight/briefings/scis-insight-the-social-benefits-of-heat-networkns

📣 Funding opportunity now open!
The Historic Environment Grants Programme supports projects that protect and enhance Scotland’s historic places. Whether you’re restoring a heritage building or developing community-led conservation work, funding could help bring your project to life.
Find out more and apply 👇
🔗https://ow.ly/Qu3p50Z8Ibv

🤩For more funding opportunities check out our funding finder 👇
🔗https://ow.ly/A9QK50Z8Ibw

We’re hitting the road this May and June to share information on local funding available for community groups and projects in Moray.

Come along to one of our Funding Roadshows to find out:
✅ what funds are available
✅ who can apply
✅ how to put together a strong application

Multiple locations across Moray, drop in anytime between 3–6pm!

Community Wealth Building is about making sure the wealth created in a place stays there...supporting local jobs and opportunities. Through Community Led Local Development, the Moray Local Action Group backs projects that also strengthen our local economy from the ground up.
Our Funding is now open, and if your idea could help grow community wealth in Moray, we would love to hear your idea. Watch the film below to see how this approach is already making a difference in Moray.

The Wealth We Have, The Wealth We Grow Discover the Moray Local Action Group's short film The Wealth We Ha...

REAP will be at the Community Lunch on 29th June.
Come along for
-Getting the best deal on your energy bills
- Switching tariffs and/or suppliers
- Saving energy in your home
- How to use heating controls to keep you warm and save money
- Information on energy grants and schemes
- All free and impartial.

We were told ‘you cannae change a toon this sh*te’, but what if you can with…

Come along to our What IF imagination spaces and help us explore how the Buckie area could be changed through various themes including food, movement and working. You can drop in anytime from 3pm-6pm. The events are all free.

You can find out more here: https://cultureforclimate.scot/event/sea-change-buckie-what-if-imagination-space/

A Better Buckie
FAB Development Trust
The Hub supported by Buckie Area Forum
Findhorn Bay Arts

Do you need advice?

We have some availability for FORRES this afternoon
📞 01343 555163 to book!

The Moray Local Action Fund is now OPEN 🎉

We’re supporting projects that strengthen communities, improve wellbeing, and bring the Community Led Vision for Moray to life.

A total of £241,172 is available this year
– £58,617 for capital projects
– £182,555 for revenue projects (We've heard you!)

Deadline: 20 July

If you’ve got an idea that will make a difference in your community, we want to hear from you.

Find out more on our website and apply 👉 https://www.moraylag.org.uk/funding-copy

🙋 Your voice matters more than you think!

Many people feel a bit shy when they hear the word “podcast”.
"I don't know what to say."
or
"My story isn’t interesting enough."

But volunteering isn’t about being extraordinary... it’s about showing up. And that’s exactly why these voices matter.

🎧 The Voice of Volunteers is a relaxed, friendly podcast created for Volunteers’ Week. It’s simply a conversation, guided and supported, with space to reflect on real experiences — the good bits, the challenges and everything in between.

If volunteering has been part of your life, your voice belongs in this project.

👉 Interested in taking part?
Drop us a message or email [email protected]