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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.
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.
We offer grants, community transport, volunteering and skills development opportunities, environmental and growing projects, a wood workshop, tearoom and community events.
WATIF owns Loanhead Farm which operates as the base for staff and provides space for community activities and our tearoom.
Our vision is simple: A beautiful and vibrant place, with a great quality of life for all.
Kingsinn looking towards Tinto, Photo courtesy of Lewis Rennie
Latest News
Loanhead Tearoom Opening Times
Wednesday 11am-2pm
Saturday 11am-2pm
Sunday 10.30am-2pm
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.
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.
