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Overview
Join us for a one hour open discussion to help design the Scottish Government's Last Provider Fund. This will be followed by SRA's AGM.
7.00 to 8.00pm - Last Provider Fund workshop
In its Programme for Government 2026-2031, the Scottish Government announced a Last Provider Fund to support the sustainability of the last-remaining shops and pubs in rural and island communities.
During the workshop, we will hear presentations from:
- Julie Walker, Tobermory Pharmacy
- TBC, West Ardnamurchan Community Development Company
The presentations will be followed by Q & A and a facilitated conversation around the spaces and services that are your own community's 'last providers'.
What could a new fund do to support their sustainability?.
Your views will help shape the Scottish Government's early thinking on the fund design.
8.00 to 8.30pm - Scottish Rural Action Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The Last Provider Fund workshop will be followed by SRA's 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), including the appointment of new Directors. A full agenda will be circulated.
SRA members and non-members alike are welcome to stay!