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New micro grant scheme launched to support residents and community groups across Dunadd!

Dunadd Community Enterprise (DCE) has been included as one of 8 community organisations to operate the Argyll and Kintyre 275kV Micro-grant Scheme on behalf of SSEN Transmission with a total of £6,000 per annum available to support the Dunadd community council area over the next 5 years. 

DCE are excited to welcome applications for small grants of up to £500, or £1,000 in exceptional cases, from groups or individuals for any project, idea or resource that will benefit the community within the Dunadd Community Council Area. Smaller grants of less than £250 will continue to be available from Dunadd Community Council on behalf of A’Cruach Community Fund.

DCE directors are particularly keen to welcome applications that support three key areas of focus for the Dunadd area; strengthening our community resilience to climate change, reducing community isolation for all ages, and celebrating the beauty and cultural significance of Dunadd and its people.

The application process opens on 3rd November on their website – dunadd.scot/SSENgrant – with the first decision panel taking place on 13th January 2027. Support for completing applications is available from their development officer via development@dunadd.scot. 

Dunadd Community Enterprise is one of 8 Community organisations across Argyll and Bute that have been selected to administer this micro grant scheme on behalf of SSEN Transmission. You can find out more about SSEN Community Benefit Funding, including their larger grant schemes on their website.

Visit our dedicated grant page for more information about this Micro Grant and to apply!

       
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AGM Agenda Wednesday 21st January 2026

Dunadd Community Enterprise –  Annual General Meeting will be held at 7.30pm on Wednesday 21st January 2026 in the Kilmartin Museum.

All members of the public and existing members of DCE are invited to this meeting.

Founded in 2016, Dunadd Community Enterprise is currently made up of six directors, a development worker and secretary.  Two of the directors have the role of chair and treasurer.

In October 2025 DCE successfully recruited a development worker – Steve Walker with the support of funding from Foundation Scotland.

Steve’s role will be to help deliver projects in and around the Dunadd area which encompasses our community plan which can be found on our website.

DCE are excited about what lies ahead and are looking for new Directors to join.  If you would like to get involved with DCE (you don’t need to reside in the Dunadd area) then please get in touch – secretary@dunadd.scot or pop along to the AGM.

Our Chair, treasurer and secretarial roles are agreed in the first meeting after the AGM.

There is a risk that if we do not secure new Directors for DCE, the future direction of the enterprise is not a positive one and it would stop.

We look forward to welcoming you on the 21st January 2026.

Directors, Development Worker and Secretary,
DCE
December 2025

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Development Worker (Self-Employed)


Location: Dunadd Area, Lochgilphead

Salary: £10,000 for 11 hours per week (12-month contract)
Closing Date: 3rd October 2025

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Development Worker to join us at Dunadd Community Enterprise. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in helping our community grow stronger and thrive.

Working from the local Community Plan, you’ll support people to turn ideas into action — whether that’s helping to shape new projects, bringing people together, or finding creative ways to make things happen. At the heart of the role is building strong relationships, encouraging participation, and creating positive, lasting change for everyone in the Dunadd area.

Main Responsibilities

  • Build connections with community members, groups, and organisations.
  • Support delivery of the work plan developed by Dunadd Community Enterprise Directors.
  • Help bring ideas from the Community Plan to life as practical projects.
  • Promote inclusion, making sure all voices in our community are heard.
  • Share progress and updates with DCE Directors.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Understands community development and values inclusive ways of working.
  • Knows about the Scottish Social Enterprise strategy.
  • Has experience managing projects and seeing them through to success.
  • Is practical, solution-focused, and able to turn ideas into action.
  • Enjoys helping organisations grow and thrive.
  • Communicates well and can connect with people of all ages and backgrounds.
  • Is confident using social media to engage the community.

How to Apply

A detailed person specification and work plan are available on our website: www.dunadd.scot

Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you’d like to work with us to chair@dunadd.scot.

Further information

Job Description and Further Information

Dunadd Community Plan

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AGM 14th January 2025

Dunadd Community Enterprise will be holding an AGM on Tuesday 14th January 2025 at 19.30 in the Kilmartin Parish Church.  All members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting. 

The agenda for the meeting will be published shortly and added to the website.

This year Dunadd Community Enterprise has been involved in the following projects:-

  • Community Consultation for an updated Community Plan, which has led to a new community plan being published
  • Successful application and purchase of a new lawn tractor for Kilmartin Green
  • Successful application for new goalposts for Kilmartin Green, which should be delivered in January
  • Supporting Bookswap
  • Exploring the possibility of transferring Slockavullin green into the care of DCE 
  • Supporting the community council by managing its website

We currently have four directors and a secretary.  We are looking for new directors to join at the AGM.  Without new directors, DCE risks stopping at the AGM.  To find out more about getting involved please email secretary@dunadd.scot.

We look forward to seeing you on the 14th.

Thanks,

Hazel Fuller 

Secretary. 

       
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AGM and Community Consultations

A message from our new Chair – David Smart

I am David Smart and I am the new Chair of Dunadd Community Enterprise. 

We are holding our AGM on the 11th January 2024 in the Glassary, Kilmartin and Ford Parish Church, Barrmor View – Kilmartin at 7pm.  I would appreciate it if you could attend as there are several items where it would be good to get thoughts on how we proceed.

We are a small group and recognise that we need to operate as a Project based group, rather than an entity that delivers services.  Over the last 18 months we have been developing a new Community Plan with the aim of applying for funding for a Development Worker to bring the actions and objectives of a new plan to life.

We will present the draft plan at the AGM and will be holding further Community Consultations to allow as many residents as possible to see the plan and give feedback and shape our future work.  We want the views and opinions of the Dunadd constituency to help shape the final plan. 

Dates for the consultations are:

  • 11th January                Glassary, Kilmartin and Ford Parish Church, Barrmor View – Kilmartin 7.45pm to 9pm.
  • 18th January               Ford Village Hall 3pm to 7pm
  • 1st February                Glassary, Kilmartin and Ford Parish Church, Barrmor View – Kilmartin 3pm to 7pm

Looking forward, DCE needs at least two new Directors.  If this is something that is of interest to you please contact me for a chat (secretary@dunaddcc.org) and come along to the AGM on the 11th January. 

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