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BBQ Time at Loch Coruisk
BBQ Time at Loch Coruisk

August 2009
Misty Isle Boats Trips ran another fantastic Charity Cruise and BBQ at Loch Coruisk on Friday 7th of August to raise funds for us. 
Our extra special thanks must go to Skipper Shay, Anne (organiser-in-chief) and crewman Stuart.  Everyone's appreciation for the fantastic musical entertainment goes to Roxy, Sandy and Scott, plus the visiting homeymooner camping at Coruisk - we managed to marry him up with a guitar for the evening!  Eric, Ann and Donald Bethune earn a huge thank you for the delicious and expertly managed BBQ feast.  Special thanks must also go to everyone who contributed towards the great variety of raffle prizes or contributed donations as they were unable to take part.  The magnificent summ of £1,170 was raised, this combined with the wonderful company and support of everyone on the evening made this a night to remember, thanks again everyone involved.

Sandy and Roxy entertaining us


Portree & District Rotary Club - May 2009
Our sincerest thanks go the the Rotary Club for the really special awards dinner and cheque for £200.00 which will be used to help meet our summer activity programme costs. 

Pat Walsh and Friends - Soup and Pudding Lunch at Ardvasar - March 2009
Sincere thanks to all involved who helped to raise £205.00, this money will be used to support our Summer activity programme.

Scottish Building Society - April 2009
Many thanks indeed to the parent of one of our ex young carer members who successfully nominated us to receive £160.00 from the Scottish Building Society Celebratory Awards - 160 years in business.  These funds will be used to help support our Summer activity programme.

Church of Scotland Parish of Strath & Sleat Choir- June 2009
We received an unexpected and much appreciated £121.00 collected by choir members.  This money will help with the cost of supporting young carers who need one to one worker support due to thier additional needs during the summer school break.

The Royal Caledonian Ball Trust - November 2008
We have received a very welcome and much appreciated £1,500 towards the transport costs of young carers living in the most rurual and isolated areas of Skye and Lochalsh.  Our thanks go to Guy Dawson, Committee members and every Ball attendee.

Fig Christian Fellowship - November 2008
Our sincere thanks goes to the congregation for their much valued and consistant support.  We have received a further £300 towards the Young Carers support work.

Scottish Community Foundation - Moidart Community Grants Fund - November 2008
We have just received a grant of £5,000 towards the cost of providing young carer's respite outings for the next year.  This money will ensure young carers will be able to access the respite they need and value so highly.  Our sincere thanks go to all involved in making these respite wishes come true.

Sitekit Presenting Cheque to S&L Young Carers
Sitekit Presenting Cheque to S&L Young Carers

Sitekit Solutions - February 2009
Sitekit staff and guests raised an amazing £500 for us at Christmas.  They held a 'Casino Royale' themed party night and raised £500 in just 3 hours!  Sitekit has supported us during the last 3 years through sponsorship, work experience for young carers and fundraising. Our congratulations go to Sitekit Solutions who are this year celebrating 20 very successful years in business - we look forward to continuing our very special relationship with you.

Xcel Church - September 2008
Our sincere thanks go to our local Xcel Church members who have sponsored 2 young carers who have started college courses.  They have provided valuable funds to help them purchase some of the equipment and materials they require.

Portree School Hostel - December 2008
Many thanks to staff and pupils who worked so hard and raised £120.00 for us.  This money will go towards the cost of much appreciated activity materials for our groups.

Free Church of Scotland, Portree - January 2009
Our sincere thanks to the Free Church congregation for presented us with a very much appreciated cheque for £200.00.  This money will go where it is most needed to meet young carer needs.

Mori Research - MSP's -January 2009
Our sincere gratitude goes to MSP's Dave Thomson and Rhoda Grant who each donated £100.00 received from their work with Mori Research.  This money will be used to help young carers who need support with costs relating to their education.

Alison, Paul, family and friends - December 2009
A huge thank you goes to everyone involved in making this Christmas so special for young carers and their workers.  The £500.00 raised provided Christmas presents for all our members as well as much needed and appreciated linen and household goods, not only did Alison and Paul raise the money they also used their contacts to ensure we got very best value.  The young carers loved their gifts and the workers really appreciated the shopping being done on their hehalf at this busy time of the year.

Church of Scotland Parish of Strath & Sleat - March 2009
Our most sincere thanks and gratitude go the Church of Scotland Trustees and congregation for their donation of £500.00 which will be used to support our much needed 'Dealing with Change' and 'Bereavement Support' programme which will run for 8 weeks after the Easter holiday period.  Thank you so much for your continued support of young carers in Skye and Lochalsh.

Then Henry Smith Charity - March 2009
We have just received the wonderful news that our funding application to support our Deputy Manager's salary has been successful!  They awarded us £40,200 over 3 years which means S&L Young Carers can be more supportive and flexible to meet your needs.

The Gannochy Trust - April 2009
More great news!  The Gannochy Trust has donated £5,000 towards the 4th year of our Deputy Manager's salary.  It is so good when we know that our workers are going to be there for us for more than one year at a time!