Donate to Help Create our New Community Store

Building the Future of Raasay Community Stores


A Community Led Vision, A Space For Everyone

 We are raising £1.5 million to transform the Old Free  Presbyterian Church into a new, expanded community shop and post office on the Isle of Raasay.

This is a positive step forward, creating a space that reflects the needs of a growing, connected island community.

Why This Matters

Our shop is at the heart of island life

The current shop plays a vital role on Raasay, but it has reached its limits.

  • Stairs at the entrance restrict access
  • The small size restricts the range of goods and services we can offer
  • Narrow spaces limits how people move, browse, and connect 

This project allows us to grow, not just in size, but in what we can offer as a community.

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Our Vision

A space designed for how we live today, designed for the whole community.

Practical, welcoming, and future-ready

We will transform the Old Free Presbyterian Church into:

  • A larger, well-designed community shop
  • A fully functioning post office
  • A welcoming space for residents and visitors

The new shop will:            

  • Offer a wider range of essential goods.
  • Improve the overall shopping experience
  • Create a space people enjoy spending time in

The new space will make everyday life easier by:

  • Creating a more comfortable and efficient layout
  • Allowing better flow and accessibility for all users
  • Supporting the needs of families, older residents, and visitors

Driven by those who use the shop. It will:

  • Keep essential services rooted in the community
  • Support local employment
  • Strengthen the long-term sustainability of life on Raasay

Every contribution helps build something that belongs to everyone.

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How You Can Help

Be part of the islands next chapter

Shop & Support Raasay

Shop in store, look out for our fundraising merchandise or buy online.

Celebrate the spirit of the Isle of Raasay while directly supporting the project.

Shop With Purpose

Our upcoming online shop will feature:

  • Locally inspired merchandise
  • Sustainable, practical goods
  • Thoughtful gifts


All profits go directly towards the new shop.

SPREAD THE WORD

Help us reach further by sharing our campaign on your social media and email. Cut and paste the ready-to-share information and images with hashtags.

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HOST A FUNDRAISER

Support Raasay from wherever you are. You can play a direct role by organising your own fundraising event. Download the pack for full information.

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DOWNLOAD OUR PRESS PACK

Help us share Raasay’s story. We welcome interest from journalists and media outlets who want to share the story of our community-led project on the Isle of Raasay.

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Looking Ahead

This project is about investing in the future of Raasay.

A future where:

  • The shop can grow with the community
  • Services are stronger and more resilient
  • The island continues to thrive


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Help build what comes next.

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Get in Touch

For questions about the shop project, interviews, features, or any additional information, please get in touch:

Email:  chair.corra@gmail.com

Visit: Raasay Community Stores during opening hours

Write: Community of Raasay Retail Association, Isle of Raasay, IV40 8NS

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