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Championing rural development to support the social, economic and enviromental wellbeing of our community. 

To be kept up to date with everything at Watif join our mailing list by clicking the link below.
Tarbrax Village, Photo courtesy of Lewis Rennie

Got a question or fancy helping out, hit the button below to get in touch.

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Kingsinn looking towards Tinto, Photo courtesy of Lewis Rennie

Latest news from Watif Community Development Trust

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We are hiring! WATIF are looking for an Operations Manager to join our team. For more info 

and to apply head to goodmoves via the link below.

Operations Manager application on goodmoves

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To view the minutes form previous board meeting 16/12/25 click here.

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 13/01/26 for the next open board meeting 19:30 @ Tarbrax Village Hall, agenda

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Loanhead Tearoom opening times.

Wednesday11am-2pm

Friday 11am-2pm

Saturday11am-2pm

Sunday 10am-1pm

To view our winter menu click here

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Our board are looking for a Treasurer to join us, we would really appreciate your help, if you are interested in supporting our community then please get in touch via email, or phone.  To find out more about the position click here.​

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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

We envision a community where every member has access to essential resources, promoting overall well-being and allowing individuals to thrive in their personal and professional lives.

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

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.

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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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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, tea room 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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