Solas Eige SCIO

Solas Eige SCIO was looking to bring a historic church on the Isle of Eigg into community ownership. They had successfully run exhibitions in the church for some time and had the opportunity to benefit the community for many years to come by establishing 'Ionad Solas Eige' - the Solas Eige Centre. 

The SCIO needed to raise significant funds to purchase the church. They knew they could count on the strong support they had, from islanders to mainlanders to international visitors. They planned to run a crowdfunding campaign. With an immovable deadline approaching, it quickly became apparent that the charity did not have the time or resources to do a large-scale crowdfunding campaign justice. 

With the support of Accelerate, the group were paired with our Marketing advisor, Margot, who helped create a marketing plan. 

Margot continued to guide and support Solas Eige as they built a website, established networks of supporters, started social media channels and more. 

Solas Eige SCIO now have a new and engaging website and social media channels, to support their marketing and fundraising efforts.

The social media channels were used to promote Solas Eige's raffle on a crowdfunding platform, successfully raising £6,400 from over 200 supporters.

Alongside their crowdfunder success, the group now have vital information on what marketing channels work well for them, what messages resonate with people, and how much time, energy and resources are required.