Strengthen your community
Confident and vibrant communities form the base for a strong and diverse economy and HIE Caithness and Sutherland encourages communities to develop their own solutions to local issues. Our priorities for strengthening communities are listed below. Please select the links for further information on, and examples of, the range of ways in which HIE Caithness and Sutherland can help you and/or your community group. |
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Creating community assets
Community assets include land, the environment and infrastructure owned, managed or impacted on by the community. By encouraging community-based options for the use of these assets, we can increase the capacity of communities to undertake their own local development.Building capacity and leadership
The enthusiasm and internal drive of communities are vital to the development process. We help communities to acquire leadership skills, recognise and develop their strengths and grasp economic opportunities.Enhancing natural and cultural heritage
The natural environment of Caithness & Sutherland, archaeological treasures and historical associations, coupled with traditional and contemporary arts, crafts and sport - enrich community life and are among our greatest assets and economic drivers.