We are delighted to welcome Katy Lawrence, who has already launched herself into the climate action scene in Skye and Lochalsh with bags of energy and ideas for supporting local projects. Read on to find out more:
Hello, my name is Katy Lawrence and I am a Development Officer for the Highlands & Islands Climate Hub, working in Skye and Lochalsh. The main focus of my role is supporting local groups in starting or developing climate action projects. These projects can be anything(!), and focus on a range of themes such as energy, waste, food, transport, wildlife, art, connecting with nature, or anything else that will help our community to take care of our local area and planet.
The Hub can offer lots of different types of support. I can work with you to find and apply for funding, write letters of support for funding applications, assist with project planning, connect you with groups or individuals who are undertaking similar activities, share knowledge and ideas, or lend a hand on the day. I can also help connect you with groups outwith Skye and Lochalsh, and those who work regionally and nationally too. Carrying out climate projects can be a challenge sometimes, so I can be here as a spare pair of hands or just someone to bounce ideas off or hash things out with!
If you, or someone you know, is interested in starting or further developing a climate action project in Skye or Lochalsh, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me at katy@hiclimatehub.co.uk.
A little bit about myself: I live near Dunvegan in the North-West of Skye and have been on the island for just over a year. I work part-time for the Climate Hub and part-time at the Bogmyrtle café in Struan. I am also a trustee for the Dunvegan Community Trust. In my spare time, I enjoy taking walks and gardening when the weather is nice, and cozying up with a book or board game during the rainy days.
