Communities are the strength behind the Outer Hebrides. With a sense of heritage and collectiveness throughout the islands, HIE Innse Gall aims to assist communities conserve and develop elements that make the Outer Hebrides special.
HIE Innse Gall has three key strategic themes to help develop and strengthen the communities we live in:
Enhancing the value of culture and heritage
The distinctive Gaelic, Norse and Scots traditions of the area, together with the natural and man-made heritage, are treasured assets and we can further improve their attractiveness and contribution to development.
Developing community strengths 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.
Promoting investment in 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.
For further information on how HIE Innse Gall can assist you strengthen your community or discuss projects, contact HIE Innse Gall's Customer Service Team or call 01851 703703.
Other schemes
Croft Entrant Scheme
The scheme provides financial support, advice and guidance to young people, aged between 18 and 40, who are eager to enter crofting, whilst encouraging ageing crofters to release their land for more active use.
Community Economic Development (CED)
CED is a partnership programme designed to assist fragile communities enhance their future through the generation of sustainable social and economic opportunities.
LEADER +
This European funded programme, aims to put in place projects of a pilot nature, which encourage and support local development under the theme: the use of know-how and new technologies to makes products and services more competitive.
Other related sites
HIE's Community Land Unit
The aim of HIE's community land team is to increase the role of communities in the ownership and management of land and land assets, and the sustainable management of these resources for the benefit of the community.
Highlands and Islands Community Energy Company
HICEC's aim is for all communities across the Highlands and Islands to be able to generate and use renewable energy for their long term and collective benefit. |