Community based learning and training supported by quality Gaelic childcare, which enables inclusion and encourages full participation in the economic, social, and cultural life of the Western Isles

Cothrom, meaning opportunity in Gaelic, is a Community and Development organisation in South Uist in the Western Isles. From our base in Ormiclate we cover the islands of Berneray to Barra.  Training is the main focus of our work with a diverse portfolio of adult learning opportunities including a furniture restoration and recycling enterprise called ReStore. We also have a full time Gàidhlig Nursery, Cothrom Òg, for 32 children aged 3 months to pre-school.

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Training

Looking to update your skills or just to learn something new?
Here at Cothrom we offer an informal, relaxed and friendly approach to training at a time and pace that will allow you to achieve the learning outcomes that you desire. Our client group knows no age limit.

Cothrom Òg

An all day childcare facility based at Ormiclate in South Uist. We are able to provide quality childcare through the medium of Gàidhlig for children aged between 3 months and 12 years.

Cothrom ReStore

 A purpose built workshop and shop provides a practical working environment to learn new skills through furniture recycling, upcycling, woodwork, sewing, and retail.

Support work

We offer a range of support services to those with additional needs including volunteering, work placements, and job coaching. Specific addiction services work is delivered through weekly drop-in  sessions; mentoring; therapeutic gardening and awareness raising events. 

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