LEAP Together is the collection of projects within our charity which are focussed on community and wellbeing, as well  as climate action. The Community Larder, the Feel Good Festival and Diggin’ It offer a wide range of services and activities for people across a wide rural area. Last year added a new project within the LEAP Together group for a retail and community space on the High Street - the working title is currently The Old Bank. Here is a look at what we delivered in 2025 between all...

AN EXCITING UPDATE As many of you already know, we have been developing the idea for opening a charity shop and community space at The Old Bank in Lochwinnoch. Throughout 2025 we built a business plan, secured some funding and carried out extensive consultation. We're delighted to now announce that we have signed a lease and will be moving in to 1 High Street on 2nd February 2026. We would like to thank Landlord for working with us to make this possible, for the benefit of the whole village....

Overview In early 2025 we engaged external consultants to carry out feasibility for us on whether it could be viable to take on a disused...