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Strong, capable and resourceful communities are vital for the social and economic growth of the Highlands and Islands. Our communities generate economic activity, have an important social impact and help to attract new talent to the area.
Our approach to supporting communities is flexible. We listen to you, and collaborate with you, to help you influence long-term change in your own community.
We focus our efforts and invest our resources where we can enhance inclusive growth - growth that benefits everyone - and sustainability. We’re always looking to increase connections between local businesses, public agencies and community organisations.
We encourage an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit in the community and social enterprise sector. As part of this, we address market opportunities and social need, supporting fair work practices and resilient business models.
Browse our full range of support services to see how we can help you.
Find out how we can help you in each of the following development areas.
We support businesses, communities and social enterprises through a range of support services, including advice, funding, events and property. Find out how we can help you.
Increasing the role of communities in the ownership and management of land and assets
How we can help businesses with a social and economic impact
Powering our communities
Growing development opportunities
Our region's past has a role in our future
Our #GoPlaces campaign is all about sharing the latest activity and thinking in community-led development.
Meet the people leading community growth
voluntary and community groups in our region
of community enterprises been operating for 10 years or more
of community enterprises provide services to public
of community enterprises would like help to attract new talent
