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Please note from 25th July, due to staff holidays, there will be no one available to take calls in the office. Please direct queries which cannot wait to contact@watif.scot

 

WATIF Community Trust supports the rural villages of Woolfords, Auchengray, Tarbrax and surrounding areas. We support the long-term social, economic and environmental wellbeing of the region and the people who live here.

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Our work focuses on strengthening rural communities, reducing isolation, creating opportunities and helping locals shape the future of the area. We support and deliver a wide range of projects, activities and services designed to respond to local needs and make this a great place to live, work and connect.

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We offer grants, community transport, volunteering and skills development opportunities, environmental and growing projects, a wood workshop, tearoom and community events.

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WATIF owns Loanhead Farm which operates as the base for staff and provides space for community activities and our tearoom.

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​Our vision is simple: A beautiful and vibrant place, with a great quality of life for all.

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Kingsinn looking towards Tinto, Photo courtesy of Lewis Rennie

Latest News

Loanhead Tearoom Opening Times​

​​Wednesday11am-2pm

Saturday11am-2pm

Sunday 10.30am-2pm

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Friday Night Pizza Pop Up - 19th June

Book your table here: https://wkf.ms/49Y18Ot​

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Summer Activities for Kids

​​Wednesday 22nd & 29th July - Free for children living in the WATIF Area

Bookings can be made here:

https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GKRG

https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GKST

WATIF residents contact the office for a 100% discount code before booking

 

Summer Open Day

​​Sunday 26th July - details coming soon

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We're Recruiting

​​Check out the vacancies page for more details​​

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Services

Community Transport

Watif provides an electric vehicle and a subsidised taxi bus to improve travel for the local residents, used for community groups, individuals and the local school, it provides essential support for our rural community.

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Community Grants

Planning an event for the community or organising a group then get in touch, Watif have grants available to help support our local interests, connections are vital to having a thriving community.

Group Yoga Class

Education Grants

Don't let finances put you off furthering your career or education, Watif offer up to £750 towards education costs.

Student Paper Writing

Driving Lesson Grants

Take advantge of our driving lesson grants, available to anyone living in the Wat if area wanting to learn to drive.

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Pateshill Wind Farm

Our Purpose

Our Mission

WATIF Community Trust is a compassionate organisation committed to uplifting the community by offering funding, promoting growth, and providing necessary resources. Our focus is particularly on increasing accessibility in rural areas, ensuring that every individual receives the support and social inclusion they need.

Why Us

We are working to create a vibrant, inclusive community where everyone has equal opportunities. Our efforts reflect a genuine commitment to support and uplift our community.

Vision

​​A beautiful and vibrant place, with a great quality of life for all.

Loanhead Farm

Loanhead farm was recently purchased by Watif to use a as base for our community trust, since opening, the community has created fantastic facilities, from our polytunnels, workshop areas, tearoom and library, our volunteers and community regularly meet at Loanhead.  We hope Loanhead Farm will continue to  grow as a learning facility, supporting young people into work or a place for people to meet and develop new skills with exciting workshops and classes, we have a diverse range of skills within our community and wider area, many are keen to make the most of this unique facility.

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Events

Our ongoing projects within Loanhead and the wider Watif community aim at providing a variety of community events that support engagement, build connections, and growth amongst our community.

Growth

We are committed to community growth through funding various local facilities within the Watif area, aimed at improving social health, and overall well-being.

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Cobbinshaw Reservoir

Community Matters

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