The Cothrom AGM will take place virtually this year on December 10th at 11am.
Please sign up at this link to receive the Zoom invitation.
Alternatively click here for the direct link (385020)
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*** IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING CENTRE ***
Please see all posts in regards to COVID-19 here, including learning resources and more information.

In regards to the current COVID-19 guidelines, Cothrom will operate the following services and open hours:

• Substance misuse recovery support is still available through email (kirsty.maccormick@cothrom.net) and phone (01878 700910) however the Lochboisdale drop-in and cooking classes are cancelled.
• Cothrom Òg has reopened following our two week closure in October.
• The Learning Centre and Cothrom ReStore has opened for some of our learners and volunteers from Monday 19th October.
• Bùth ReStore is open from Tuesday 20th October between 9:30am-3:30pm following restrictions in social distancing and guidelines on face coverings and hand hygiene. Furniture donations can be dropped off and any furniture purchases picked up from Bùth ReStore by arrangement. Please phone the shop on 01878 700919. To view our online catalogue of furniture, click here, or to see our stock of handmade items on Isle20 click here.

For any enquiries regarding services, please contact enquiries@cothrom.net.

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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