Third Sector Hebrides Uist

Working towards providing and maintaining a community hall for the use of a wide cross section of the residents of Benbecula

• Contact: Joseph Johnston
  Position: Chairperson
  Address: 24 Baile na Cille
  Township: Balivanich
  Island: Benbecula
  Postcode: HS7 5ND
  Phone: 01870 603437
  Email: johnsdeni@aol.com
  Area(s) of interest: Community Halls

The aim of this group is to develop sport and leisure facilities for the Uist community based in Benbecula.

• Contact: Hector Macleod
  Position: Chairman
  Address: c/o Unit 1
  Township: Balivanich
  Island: Benbecula
  Postcode: HS7 5LA
  Phone: 07967 111 532
  Email: hector.macleod@virgin.net
  Area(s) of interest: Sport & Leisure

Hall available for rent for various events.  Regular activities include community meetings, social events, youth club and badminton.

• Contact: Effie MacLeod
  Position: Committee Member
  Address: 2 Cul na Beinne
  Township: Berneray
  Island: North Uist
  Postcode: HS6 5BD
  Phone: 01876 540 224
  Area(s) of interest: Community Halls

• Contact: Andrew Ross
  Address: NURSES COTTAGE
  Township: BERNERAY
  Island: NORTH UIST
  Postcode: HS6 5BD
  Phone: 01876 540209
  Fax: 01870 603084
  Email: andrew@mediaservices.eu.com
  

Helping people with life issues. Cafe and drop in centre at East Camp.

• Contact: Rev Iain MacAskill
  Position: Chairman
  Address: An Caladh, East Camp
  Township: Balivanich
  Island: Benbecula
  Postcode: HS7 5LA
  Phone: 01870 60 3888
  Email: admin@caladhtrust.org
  Area(s) of interest: Assistance with life issues

Generic befriending service.

• Contact: Sheena Stewart
  Position: Manager
  Address: East Camp
  Township: Balivanich
  Island: Isle of Benbecula
  Postcode: HS7
  Phone: 01870603233
  Email: caraidean.uibhist@tiscali.co.uk
  

A variety of community activities takes place in the hall including bingo, ceilidhs, dances, sales, football training, youth club and meetings of local groups.

Bookings:  G & R Jackson 01876 580 226.

• Contact: Rosemary Jackson
  Position: Secretary
  Address: An Abhainn
  Township: Clachan, Locheport
  Island: North Uist
  Postcode: HS6 5HD
  Phone: 01876 580226
  Email: grj@hebrides.net
  Area(s) of interest: Community halls

• Contact: Mary Alex MacInnes
  Position: Manager
  Address: Eriskay
  Island: South Uist
  Postcode: HS8 5JJ
  Phone: 01878 720 236
  Email: cochomunn@eirisgeidh1963.freeserve.co.uk
  Area(s) of interest: Community owned co-operative and local shop

Aims to increase knowledge about aquatic life in the Western Isles by founding an aquatic education and research centre.

• Contact: Gus MacAulay
  Position: Chairperson
  Island: North Uist
  Phone: 07828 105423
  Email: mediacontinental@mac.com
  Area(s) of interest: Marine science

Preservation of the cultural identity and language of North Uist. Management of Taigh Chearsabhagh museum, art centre, shop and cafe jointly with Uist Art Association. Publication of croft history and tapes. Photographic collection and oral traditional recordings.

• Contact: Christine Rintoul
  Position: Secretary
  Address: Taigh Chearsabhagh
  Township: Lochmaddy
  Island: North Uist
  Postcode: HS6 5AA
  Phone: 01876 500 293
  Fax: 01876 500 240
  Email: admin@taigh-chearsabhagh.org
  Website: www.taigh-chearsabhagh.org
  Area(s) of interest: Culture, heritage and history

Maintenance and promotion of hall for variety of community activities, including social events, Lunch and Social Club, Lunnaig, playgroup and youth club.  Summer cafe, entertainment and activities for young people.

• Contact: Neilina MacInnes
  Position: Secretary
  Address: 5 Village
  Township: Eriskay
  Island: South Uist
  Postcode: HS8 5JL
  Phone: 01878 720277
  Area(s) of interest: Village Halls

Helping all, especially young people of limited means, to a greater knowledge of and respect for the Western Isles by providing or assisting local people to run traditional crofts as simple hostels. These reflect the culture and hospitality of the islands.

• Contact: Matt Bruce
  Position: Executive Committee Member
  Address: c/o VAL, 30 Francis Street
  Township: Stornoway
  Island: Isle of Lewis
  Postcode: HS1 2ND
  Email: ghht@gatliff.org.uk
  Area(s) of interest: Youth hostels

Annual Boat Day in springtime, including exhibition, conference and parade of boats. Training programme to learn how to repair traditional wooden boats. Making a record of all the Grimsay boats that were made by the Stewarts at Kallin. Under umbrella of Grimsay Community Association.

• Contact: Sheena Stewart
  Address: Kallin Canteen
  Township: Grimsay
  Island: North Uist
  Postcode: HS6 5HY
  Phone: 01870 60 3114 or 60 2954
  Area(s) of interest: History

The Trust and Grimsay Community Association are both registered Scottish charities with the aim of improving the quality of life for young and old on Grimsay and the Uists through projects which preserve the past for use today and tomorrow.

• Contact: Mary Norton
  Position: Secretary
  Address: Kallin
  Township: Grimsay
  Island: North Uist
  Postcode: HS6 5HY
  Phone: 01870 60 2954 or 60 3399 (Boatshed)
  Area(s) of interest: Development Agencies, Education, Housing

To promote the educational, cultural, social and economic opportunities for Grimsay. Projects include the Boat Project, Grimsay 2000 and Kallin Canteen Committee.

• Contact: Mary Norton
  Position: Secretary
  Address: Kallin Canteen
  Township: Grimsay
  Island: North Uist
  Postcode: HS6 5HY
  Phone: 01870 60 2954
  Area(s) of interest: Community development, local amenities

A key role of the ICZM Co-ordinator is to set up and support the Outer Hebrides Coastal Marine Partnership (Coast Hebrides), a voluntary partnership which will take a broad historic perspective on issues affecting the coast and inshore waters as well as identifying and implementing projects.  The partnership will enable stakeholders with an interest in economic development, tourism and recreation, the environment, erosion and flooding, such as businesses, community organisations, individuals and statutory agencies, to share information, plan and help to implement ways of improving the management of the coastal zone.

• Contact: David Muir
  Position: Integrated Coastal Zone Management Co-ordinator
  Address: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
  Township: Balivanich
  Island: Benbecula
  Postcode: HS7 5LA
  Phone: 01870 602425 ext 863
  Fax: 01870 602988
  Email: d.muir@cne-siar.gov.uk
  Website: www.coasthebrides.co.uk
  Area(s) of interest: Coast, marine, sustainable development, climate change

Successfully conducted a survey of residents to find out what improvements they would like to see in facilities, amenities and environment.  Playpark, Ball Court and Community Garden have been completed. Currently working on the development of a path network in the village.

• Contact: Gerry MacLeod
  Position: Secretary/Treasurer
  Address: Talla Chidhe
  Township: Lochboisdale
  Island: South Uist
  Postcode: HS8 5TH
  Phone: 01878 700 155
  Email: lochboisdaleat@btconnect.com
  Area(s) of interest: Local amenities/Community development

Alcohol and drug addiction support group aiming to help people with addiction and their families. Regular meetings at Caladh Trust Building in East Camp.

• Contact: Rev Ian MacAskill
  Address: Myrtle House
  Township: 12 Liniclate
  Island: Benbecula
  Postcode: HS7
  Phone: 01870 60 3888
  Email: admin@caladhtrust.org
  Area(s) of interest: Alcohol and drug addiction

Promoting interest and participation in and assisting in the co-ordination of sports clubs and related recreational activities in Iochdar area. Currently developing proposals to upgrade football pitch, school playing fields, parking, cycle route and footpaths.

• Contact: Dr Kate Dawson
  Position: Organising Secretary
  Address: The Old Schoolhouse
  Township: Iochdar
  Island: South Uist
  Postcode: HS8 5RQ
  Phone: 01870 610373
  Fax: 01870 602630
  Email: kdawson@ukonline.co.uk
  Website: www.iochdar.co.uk
  Area(s) of interest: Sport recreation and leisure, environment

Social meeting place, thrift shop, teas/coffee, information point, volunteering opportunity.

Thursdays and Saturdays 11am - 1pm.

• Contact: Avril Campbell
  Position: Chairperson
  Address: Saltabhaig
  Township: Ludag
  Island: South Uist
  Postcode: HS8 5TS
  Phone: 01878 700 342
  Email: avril@hebrides.net
  Area(s) of interest: Community and economic development

A variety of activities takes place in the hall including the toddler group, youth club, meetings and social functions.

• Contact: Ronald MacKinnon
  Position: Chairman
  Address: 284 Daliburgh
  Island: South Uist
  Postcode: HS8 5SS
  Phone: 01878 700 543
  Email: ronniemackinnon@googlemail.com
  Area(s) of interest: Community halls

Annual games including dancing, sports, piping and heavy events, with ceilidh and disco, held in July. Local and open events including the Flora MacDonald piping competition in February/March each year.

• Contact: Angus MacDonald
  Position: Chairman
  Address: Ardachy
  Township: 340 North Boisdale
  Island: South Uist
  Postcode: HS8 5TD
  Phone: 01878 700 509
  Email: ardachy340@aol.com
  Area(s) of interest: Highland games

Promotion and development of a variety of activities including youth clubs, sports groups, dance club, whist, social events, meetings.

• Contact: Mrs Jessie Steele
  Position: Booking Clerk
  Address: St Peter's Hall
  Township: Daliburgh
  Island: South Uist
  Postcode: HS8 5ST
  Phone: 01878 700 414/ 700 313
  Email: stpetersdaliburgh@yahoo.co.uk
  Area(s) of interest: Community Halls

The South Uist buyout community company.

• Contact: Jean Rankin
  Position: Administrator
  Address: 1 Bornish
  Island: South Uist
  Postcode: HS8 5SA
  Phone: 01878 700200
  Email: info@storasuibhist.com
  Area(s) of interest: Community & Development

Provides support and relieves stress on carers and their families by enabling them to take regular breaks from their caring responsibilities, to relax, socialise or rest. Supports vulnerable people living on their own.

• Contact: Catherine MacKinnon
  Position: Manager
  Address: East Camp
  Township: Balivanich
  Island: Benbecula
  Postcode: HS7 5LA
  Phone: 01870 602111
  Email: tagsa.uibhist@care4free.net
  Area(s) of interest: Community care

Community centre. Annual week-long celebration of life past and present in Sollas and surrounding area. Exhibitions and social events for all ages, including ceilidhs, walks, water sports and local history interpretation. Also social events throughout the year including senior citizens’ Christmas dinner.

• Contact: Joan M MacDonald
  Position: Secretary
  Address: Taigh Sgire Sholais
  Township: Sollas
  Island: North Uist
  Postcode: HS6
  Area(s) of interest: Community facilities

Hall available for hire for a variety of events and activities.  Regular items include ceilidhs, discos, bowling, whists, bingos and meetings.   Hosts the (SUBAS) local Cattle Show once a year.   Football pitch near hall.   Call Donald MacInnes on 01870 610 306 for bookings.

• Contact: Iain MacDonald
  Position: Chairman
  Address: 4A Ardmor
  Township: Iochdar
  Island: South Uist
  Postcode: HS8 5QY
  Phone: 01870 610205/610367
  Email: macdonaldardmor@aol.com
  Area(s) of interest: Community Halls

Uist Council of Voluntary Organisations merged with Third Sector Hebrides in April 2010 and Third Sector Hebrides Uist is the arm of the merged organisation which specifically supports voluntary groups in the Uists.  It exists to represent and support the voluntary sector, assist organisations in coming together for common purpose and enable local people to gain access to the decision-making processes that affect their community.

Third Sector Hebrides Uist is responsible for Am Paipear, a monthly community newspaper, the Trust Fund for the Disabled, the Balivanich Thrift Shop, and the Gardening Scheme.

• Contact: Jean Newman
  Position: Support Officer
  Address: 41 Airport Road
  Township: Balivanich
  Island: Benbecula
  Postcode: HS7 5LA
  Phone: 01870 602117
  Fax: 01870 602117
  Email: manager@ucvo.org.uk
  Website: www.ucvo.info
  

Protection of architectural heritage of the Uists and Barra. First project was restoration of Nunton Steadings in Benbecula, completed 2000.

• Contact: George MacDonald
  Position: Director
  Address: North Uist Estate Office
  Township: Lochmaddy
  Island: North Uist
  Postcode: HS6 5ED
  Phone: 01876 500329
  Area(s) of interest: Environment, culture, heritage and history

Free, confidential, impartial and independent advice and information on a wide range of topics including benefits, consumer rights, debt, housing and the law. Representation at tribunals in some circumstances. Social policy work.

• Contact: Helen MacLean
  Position: Manager
  Address: 45 Winfield Way
  Township: Balivanich
  Island: Benbecula
  Postcode: HS7 5LH
  Phone: 01870 60 2421
  Email: bureau@uistcab.casonline.org.uk
  Area(s) of interest: Advice, information, guidance and counselling