Who funds MCT? – When can I apply? – Links to MCC & MCDC – Business Applications – Who’s in MCT? – How much money does MCT have? – How long will MCT last? – Can I donate to MCT?
Is MCT part of Morvern Community Development Company (MCDC) or Morvern Community Council (MCC)?
No. Although we share some initials and previously had a content section nested on MCDC’s website, MCT is a charity in its own right and is completely independent from these other Morvern community organisations.
Where do MCT’s funds come from?
MCT is funded by businesses and philanthropists with financial and/or personal interest in the Morvern area. The existence of MCT allows donors to make contributions to the area safe in the knowledge that those contributions are handled in fair, legal, locally relevant and morally responsible ways. At present, our primary donor is Glensanda Granite Quarry. We have also recently gratefully received donations from Morvern Community Development Company (MCDC) and NcNean Organic Whisky Distillery.
Can I donate to MCT?
Yes! We are delighted to accept donations from businesses, individuals, groups and philanthropists. You can make a donation to MCT knowing that your money will be treated with the utmost care and that we are a Scottish Charity who are proud to be regulated by OSCR. Occasionally, we receive donations which come with a condition that they are only used for a certain type of benefit in Morvern, for example, Church building care, or projects to do with children’s education. Please contact us in confidence to discuss making a donation, whether large or small. We’d love to hear from you!
Can I only apply for funding or a loan at certain times of year?
Until 2025, MCT had four quarterly windows for applying for funding. In 2025, we changed our application approval process to allow us to fast-track more smaller funding requests. This change has made us more agile in an exciting time of community growth within Morvern. We now accept applications for funding throughout the year. We try to process requests for micro-funding (less than £2500) within one to three weeks of receiving an application. Requests for larger amounts of funding do take longer and may necessitate meetings between the applicant and the Trust. We recognise the importance of MCT empowering and enabling the community of Morvern, and not creating obstacles to great ideas. Because of this, we are continually looking at ways to speed up our process, including a current project to simplify our application forms.
Can businesses apply to MCT for funding?
Yes. We offer funding and loans to Morvern-based individuals, community groups and businesses. Depending on who is applying, we may ask for different evidence criteria in terms of supporting paperwork. We do not give funding to pay regular wages, but we may consider crisis loans. If in doubt, please email us in confidence to ask for advice.
Can I buy assets for my business with MCT funding?
Yes. We do consider applications for funding for business assets. We are particularly receptive to being one of two or more funders helping to support your business. Your application to MCT is more likely to be granted if you also have funding from another source, like Business Gateway, for example. We also encourage applicants to detail their own investments in new assets as part of their applications. These preferences help us to deliver the maximum benefits to Morvern from MCT’s funds.
Who runs MCT?
MCT is run by a group of volunteer Trustees and Office Bearers. We also employ a clerk. You can see the full team details on our Meet the Trustees page, here.
How long will MCT last?
How much money is MCT currently holding?
If you have a question about MCT which isn’t answered here, please email us.
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