Oban Collective

Working together builds stronger communities

ALIenergy is part of the Oban Collective, working alongside the core partners to respond to local needs - to strengthen community wellbeing, sustainability, and opportunity. 

The partnership grew from the Connecting Communities Collective project, which was built on the understanding that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts; because by working together, we can better use resources, share learning, and reach more people in our communities.

Working together through the Collective enables partners to take part in joint events and programmes that strengthen community connection, such as the Re-Love Hub and fashion shows highlighting sustainability and creativity. 

Over time, the Collective is growing into a longer-term partnership focused on keeping more wealth, opportunity and decision-making in Oban. 

We believe in collaboration, not competition.

This partnership approach helps us respond more effectively to local needs, develop joint initiatives, and build stronger relationships. This has resulted in our flagship project, Re_Store, the community shop in George Street, Oban, headed by Hope Kitchen.  The store celebrated its first anniversary in March 2025.

Over time, the Collective is growing into a longer-term partnership focused on keeping more wealth, opportunity and decision-making in Oban.