Funding success for Stromness Community Development Trust with £138,054 awarded for the purchase of the Stromness Community Centre.
The Stromness Community Centre was initially highlighted by the community during the ‘What’s Next for Stromness’ consultations and the process of investigating the possibility of community ownership formally began in 2022.
With funding for the feasibility study and conceptual designs awarded by Scottish Land Fund Stage 1, Orkney Islands Council Community Development Fund and Community Led Local Development Fund.
Kris Bevan, Chair, Stromness Community Development Trust, said
“Stromness Community Development Trust is delighted to have secured a Scottish Land Fund grant to purchase Stromness Community Centre. The community centre is a vital asset for a range of community groups. We want to develop and improve the centre to provide a fit for purpose facility which will support existing Community Centre users as well as welcome new users, activities and events.”
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