The West Coast’s most vulnerable groups are set to benefit from the latest round of the CalMac Community Fund.

From October 1, the Fund is seeking applications from non-profit organisations which make a difference to local communities by tackling social isolation, poor mental health, loneliness and/or poverty.

Groups operating across the CalMac network can apply for an award from the fund from between £500 and £2,000. In 2019, the CalMac Community Fund supported 76 groups across the west coast, benefiting the lives of children and young people. This included support to Ayrshire Children’s Services in support of their KO-NEKT programme.