The Carna Conservation Initiative is part of the wider Coastal Communities charity and environmental network.

Carna Coast and Communities

A community charity rooted in Loch Sunart, working to protect and celebrate the coastline, waters and wildlife of this remarkable corner of Scotland.

In August 2025, after years of dreaming and months of meetings, Carna Coast and Communities achieved charitable status.

“We are a community based group who are passionate about bringing people together to understand and respond to the changing environments of Loch Sunart and the surrounding waters and coastline, and the interplay between land, sea and people.” Sarah Brooks

What does Carna Coast and Communities do?

The charity exists to conserve and regenerate the rich biodiversity of the Isle of Carna and the surrounding waters of Loch Sunart, Loch Teacuis and Drom Buidhe. In pursuit of that purpose we aim to:

  • Share our learnings openly with others
  • Work hand in hand with local communities to protect and enhance these unique marine and terrestrial ecosystems for current and future generations
  • Raise awareness of the coastal marine environment and carry out baseline surveys and monitoring of marine habitats, species and conditions, with the aim of protecting and restoring what we find
  • Do the same for the terrestrial environment, using restorative land management practices to protect and improve habitats on land
  • Develop partnerships with individuals and organisations who share our aspirations
  • Explore and develop nature-friendly skills and opportunities for local communities
  • Promote sustainable tourism and best practice in the area

Get involved with Carna Coast and Communities

If you want to be part of this community, have a project you think we could support, or a skill you would like to share, we would love to hear from you. Get in touch at hello@isleofcarna.org

For Conservation specific enquiries please email info@carnaconservation.org 

FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE INITIATIVE HERE!

Who we work with

The Rare Breeds Survival Trust is a conservation charity whose purpose is to secure the continued existence and viability of the native farm animal genetic resources (FAnGR) of the United Kingdom.
Fauna & Flora is a conservation charity. Its purpose is to protect the diversity of life on Earth, for the survival of the planet and its people.
Wild Intrigue is passionate about sharing the magic of Northern England: the wildlife, people and places.
The Community Association of Lochs and Sounds is a Scottish charity working to protect and enhance the coastal and marine environment from Loch Sunart to the Sound of Jura, including the Argyll Hope Spot.
The Argyll Hope Spot is a community led initiative to protect and celebrate the unique marine life of the area.
Friends of the Sound of Jura is part of the Argyll Hope Spot and works to protect the area's unique environment.
The RSPB (The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) is charity for the conservation of birds & wildlife.

CHARITY INFORMATION

Our registered address is Bruach na Fearna, Laga Bay, Acharacle, Argyll, PH36 4JW, Scotland. Our Scottish charity registration number is SC054508.