1.4. Strengthen your community
General information about community initiatives and links to relevant web sites. For more specific information on how HIE can help strengthen your community, please see classes 3.1 – 3.4.
Please note that some of the information in this class is not owned by HIE and therefore the availability of some of the information is subject to change.
Community Land Unit newsLatest news from the Community Land Unit
Community Land Unit contactsStaff contacts for HIE's community land unit
New contract for Scottish Community Land NetworkThe Scottish Community Land Network is to be re-launched with a new look this Autumn.
Information and downloadsA range of documents for download to help community land organisations in their development.
Video clips from growing community assets: An insider's guideVideo clips from Growing community assets "an insider's guide".
Useful resourcesUseful links, information and resources for community land initiatives.
Community land ownershipA range of information on community land ownership, including legislation, reports and case studies.
Archive areaThis section contains information from previous community land projects and programmes.
Youth migrationTell us what you'd like to see happening for 15 to 30 year olds in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland
BIG Lottery Growing Community Assets programmeGrowing Community Assets (GCA) is a fund aimed at helping communities take control of and manage assets for wider social benefit. It is being delivered by a HIE-led consortium of national partners.
Video clips in MP4 formatThese files are in MP4 format, suitable for an iPod video or other MP4 player
Skills development programmeinformation on HIE community land team skills development programme for groups involved in community asset management projects
Social enterpriseHow this concept relates to community asset management and looking at various models of social enterprise
Community engagementOur range of downloadable factsheets on community engagement
Volunteershighlighting the importance of volunteers, how they can support community projects and how to recruit and maintain strong relations with them
Land managementcase studies and advice on a range of post-acquisition land management issues
Weather Chat 2Second lesson on talking about the weather in the Gaelic Receptionist course.
Weather Chat 1First lesson on talking about the weather in the Gaelic Receptionist course.
Meet and Greet 2Second lesson on meeting and greeting in the Gaelic Receptionist course.
Meet and Greet 1Lesson 1 on meeting and greeting visitors in Gaelic.
Case Study: MacDonald BrothersWho: Peter MacDonald, company manager, and Lachie Gillies, retail ...
Useful links for community land projectsLinks to sites of interest for community land projects.
What time is it? 1First lesson on telling the time in the Gaelic Receptionist course.
Graceful Exit 1First lesson on making a graceful exit in the Gaelic Receptionist course.
Manners 2First lesson on speaking politely in the Gaelic Receptionist course.
Manners 1First lesson on speaking politely in the Gaelic Receptionist course.
On the Phone 3Third lesson on answering the phone in the Gaelic Receptionist course.
On the Phone 2Second lesson on answering the phone in the Gaelic Receptionist course.
On the Phone 1First lesson on answering the phone in the Gaelic Receptionist course.
Receptionist CourseThe course is welcoming and easy to follow. It ...
Gaelic ToolkitIntroduction to Gaelic Toolkit
Our work with communitiesHere you can learn about how we can help in community land and community energy issues, arts, culture, heritage and more.
Network 21 - a practical guide to sustainable buildingThis guide provides an overview for community groups that wish to incorporate sustainability practice within their plans for a new or renovated community building.
Case Study: Strathpuffer Ltd
Who: Katy Boocock, organiser
What: Strathpuffer Ltd.
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Tourism, heritage, technology - challenge fundThis fund has been created to encourage, innovative and collaborative working between sectors across the Highlands and Islands. HIE encouraged applications for projects in the use of technology to connect tourism and heritage. Winners announced February 2007.
Enhancing natural and cultural heritageThe 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.
Building capacity and leadershipThe 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.
Creating community assetsCommunity 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.
Boat of Garten community a step closer to securing new hallA Highland village is now able to bid for the final major piece of funding needed for their new community hall thanks to a vital £100,000 grant from the local enterprise company.
Local development officers meet to debate isles' futuresIslanders with the task of helping four Orkney communities build themselves sustainable futures meet together next week to discuss how aspirations are being turned into reality.
Model memorandum and articles of associationThis Model has been prepared to assist in the formation of a community body under Part 2 of the Land Reform Act.(doc 384 kb)
Download time approx. 2m 52s at 28 Kbps
Specification for professional services - South Uist buyoutSpecification for professional advice - South Uist community buyout(pdf 80 kb)
Download time approx. 0m 23s at 28 Kbps
Specification for professional advice - South Uist community buyoutSpecification for professional advice - South Uist community buyout(doc 91 kb)
Download time approx. 0m 27s at 28 Kbps
Model Memorandum and Articles of Association for a Community BodyHIE community land unit - Model Memorandum and Articles of Association for a Community Body June 2005(doc 368 kb)
Download time approx. 2m 48s at 28 Kbps