Networks

The Scottish Rural & Islands Youth Parliament (SRIYP) brings together rural young people from across Scotland to identify priorities, which are now being progressed through a government-funded rural youth action network, supported by Youth Scotland and Scottish Rural Action, with a focus on collaboration and empowerment.

SRA leads a National Working Group that identifies opportunities to support and enhance services for rural village halls and community spaces. This work is delivered through collaborative events and campaigns, such as Village Halls Week, alongside strategic development activity. Organisations providing support services to village halls at a national or regional level are invited to contact Nikki to discuss joining the working group at nikki@sra.scot.
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SRA, in partnership with Social Enterprise Scotland, also co-ordinates the Community Spaces Network. This network supports village hall practitioners by sharing best practice and facilitating learning and knowledge exchange through quarterly peer-to-peer events. If you are involved in running a village hall or community space, you can sign up to the network here:
https://forms.zohopublic.eu/socialenterprisescotland/form/SENInterestForm/formperma/4TpI4uwt7NBtMgTJPthyxSbQylr2qJlVUNYzBoSOPRg.

The role of the Curator of the Scottish Rural & Islands Parliament is shaping and guiding the future of rural and island communities through thoughtful event coordination and communities listening.

Rural & Islands Fuel Poverty Action Group efforts to tackle fuel poverty in remote and rural areas through targeted strategies and community-driven solutions.

UK Network of Rural Community Organisations is a collaborative platform dedicated to strengthening and supporting rural communities across the country.

European Network of Rural Community Organisations is a collaborative alliance focused on enhancing and supporting rural communities across Europe.