Bequests, open to residents living in the Oban, Lorn and the Isles area, are available to provide financial support to residents in specific local areas.
The deadline for applications for all four funds is 16 May 2025. The can be found on the council website and all applications are treated in the strictest confidence.
The Archibald Dow Bequest is for people aged 16 and over living in Taynuilt. Individuals who fulfil the criteria for support will receive £50 and families can claim £100.
The Mackinnon Ledigham Bequest is aimed at people who are of state pension age and live within the Ross of Mull. Applicants can receive £50 and a maximum of one award per calendar year.
Coals for the Poor Oban offers awards of £50 to individuals and £100 to families. To be eligible you should be over 16-years-of-age, in receipt of a qualifying benefit and resident in the burgh of Oban. The funds must be used to buy coal.
The John of Lorn Bequest provides £50 to individuals and £100 to families. To be eligible you must live in the burgh of Oban and be over 16.
