Orchy and Awe Community Trust
Orchy and Awe Community Trust launched in May 2025. Developed out of the work on the Community Action Plan overseen by the Community Action Group, its stated aim is to ‘to advance the interests, activities, well-being and resilience of the communities within the parish of Glenorchy and Innishail to make them attractive places for current and future generations to thrive’.
Since its launch in 2025, the Trust has
- Established its Board with representation from across the Glenorchy and Innishail Community Council area.
- Secured recognition as a Scottish Charity.
- Obtained funding from SSE Hydro Community Fund to cover first year start-up costs.
- Secured 2-year funding from Scottish Government Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund to develop a blueprint for a care, health and wellbeing hub for the area.
- Employed two part-time development workers and a sessional youth worker.
- Supported the development of the Glenorchy and Innishail Youth Action group.
- Supported funding applications for a covered Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) in Dalmally.
- Provided support to development plans for Portsonachan Village Hall.
- Put key policies, insurance, and memberships in place.
Over autumn 2026, the Board will be consulting on what will go into the new community plan for 2027 – 32. Key projects will be presented at the AGM in October, and everyone across the area will have the opportunity to have their say on what makes the final plan.
To keep updated on developments – become a member. Members receive regular updates on the work of the Trust. Better still come along to the AGM and Board meetings which will be advertised locally.
Full member for those who live in the communities of Glenorchy and Innishail ; Youth member for young people 12-16 and Associate member for those who live outside the area but support the aims . To become a member send your contact details to: orchyandawecommunitytrust@gmail.com
The Board has set a target of reaching 25% of the local population as members by the end of 2027. Help it reach it!
