Third Sector Hebrides Uist

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

Saturdays 8 - 10pm during school term times.

All ages welcome from primary and up. £1 admission. Refreshments available.

Member of Uist and Barra Youth Clubs Association, which is affiliated to Youth Clubs Scotland.  

• Contact: Mary MacCormick
  Position: Secretary
  Address: Ferry
  Township: Berneray
  Island: North Uist
  Postcode: HS6 5BJ
  Phone: 01876 540229
  Area(s) of interest: Young people

• Contact: Mr Stuart Menzies
  Address: Bruach Gorm
  Township: Carinish
  Island: North Uist
  Area(s) of interest: Sports & recreation, youth

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

Meets Wednesdays 6.30 to 8pm in Iochdar School for variety of activities including sports, arts and crafts, talks, treasure hunts and board games. 

• Contact: Ronnie MacPhee
  Position: Treasurer / Youth Leader
  Address: 16 Rhughasinish
  Township: Lochcarnan
  Island: South Uist
  Postcode: HS8 5PE
  Phone: 01870 610274
  Email: rhmacphee@aol.com
  Area(s) of interest: Young people

Registered charity supporting under-privileged children in India.

• Contact: Laura Donkers
  Position: Secretary
  Address: Keske
  Township: Clachan
  Island: North Uist
  Postcode: HS6 5HD
  Phone: 01876 580 333
  Email: keske.nurseries@btopenworld.com
  Area(s) of interest: Charity for Indian children

Youth club that meets on Tuesday evenings in Balivanich school hall. Juniors(age 9 through to P7) meet from 6:30pm until 8 and Seniors (S1-4) from 8 until 9:30pm. Please contact Cherrie for more details.

• Contact: Cherrie McKinlay
  Position: Secretary
  Address: c/o Balivanich School
  Township: Balivanich
  Island: Benbecula
  Postcode: HS7 5LA
  Phone: 01870 610393
  Email: cherrieathome@supanet.com
  Area(s) of interest: Youth

Practical and financial advice and support to young people aged 18 to 25 to set up in business.   Grants and low cost loans.  Administered by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.

• Contact: Donald MacDonald
  Position: PSYBT Manager
  Address: Ness Development Centre
  Township: North Dell
  Island: Isle of Lewis
  Postcode: HS2 OSW
  Phone: 01851 810 876
  Email: domhnall@cne-siar.gov.uk
  Website: www.PSYBT.org.uk
  Area(s) of interest: Economic Development. Young people.

Activities one evening per week for 10 - 16 year olds at Stoneybridge Hall.  Member of Uist and Barra Youth Clubs Association, affiliated to Youth Clubs Scotland

• Contact: Chrisella Peteranna
  Position: Committee Member
  Address: 4 North Locheynort
  Township: Locheynort
  Island: South Uist
  Postcode: HS8 5SN
  Phone: 01878 710306
  Email: chrisellap@hotmail.com
  Area(s) of interest: Youth/recreation

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
  

• Contact: Iain MacDonald
  Position: Group Leader
  Address: Am Fasgadh
  Township: Griminish
  Island: Benbecula
  Postcode: HS7 5QA
  Phone: 01870 602119
  Email: donyards@hotmail.com
  Area(s) of interest: Football

• Contact: Lindsay MacDonald
  Position: Secretary
  Address: Liniclate Sports Centre
  Township: Liniclate
  Island: Benbecula
  Phone: 01870 603539
  Email: lmacdonald@cne-siar.gov.uk
  

Uist Youth Theatre gives young people the chance to develop skills in performance, devising and the technical aspects of theatre. Open to all young people between the ages of 11 and 25.

• Contact: Tracey Wright
  Position: Treasurer
  Address: c/o Liniclate School
  Township: Liniclate
  Island: Benbecula
  Postcode: HS7 5PG
  Phone: 07887 848136
  Email: uist_youth_theatre@hotmail.com
  Area(s) of interest: Young people, drama, music