Tiree Trust has been successful in a bid to secure over half a million pounds in funding to build a new fuel station next to Buth a’ Bhaille in Crossapol on land already owned by The Trust. Both Highlands and Islands Enterprise and The National Lottery Community Assets Fund have approved bids and will support […]
Coronavirus Newly Self-Employed Hards...
On the 30th April 2020 the Scottish Government announced that a fund had been set up to provide a one off grant of £2,000 for the newly self-employed who are not able to access other COVID-19 support and are now facing hardship as a result of COVID-19 The fund is administered by Argyll and Bute Council in line with […]
The Trust Welcomes Kathleen
We recently welcomed Kathleen MacKinnon to the Trust as our Gaelic Development Officer on a temporary contract until August 2021 when Ishbel Campbell will return from her year working full time at Tiree Primary School. Kathleen gained a degree in Gaelic and Development from Sabhal Mòr Ostaig in Skye and more recently worked as a […]
TRUST AGM INFORMATION
TRUST GROUP AGM |TUESDAY 15th SEPTEMBER | 7.30pm Please see below important information regarding the AGM: Due to the on-going COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings, it is required that this meeting takes place via Zoom (Video Conference). >> ATTENDANCE The details to join the AGM will not be shared publically on our website or social […]
June Funding bulletin from Argyll and...
Argyll and Bute Council produce a monthly interactive funding bulletin which is designed to help groups, businesses and individuals find their way through the funding maze. It also has a dedicated section to Covid-19 grants and loans. To view, use the link below. https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/sites/default/files/funding_alert_197_june_2020.pdf If you require any further information regarding funding, please contact Alison Clark Covid-19 Response Coordinator Tiree Community Development Trust E: alison@tireetrust.org.uk […]
The Misses Nisbet Educational Trust &...
The Misses Nisbet Educational Trust is a Charitable Trust established by the late Kenneth Nisbet Mure QC of Glasgow and of Heanish, Isle of Tiree. The purpose of the Trust is to support the advancement of education and that for the benefit of residents or former residents of Tiree, and in particular those who have attended […]
Solar Project Information
Solar funds are here to make sure that no one on Tiree goes without food orhousehold essentials.
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
On Friday 29 May 2020 the Chancellor announced that the government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme ( SSEISS) will be extended, giving more security to individuals whose livelihoods are adversely affected by coronavirus. Individuals can continue to apply for the first SEISS grant until 13 July. Under the first grant, eligible individuals can claim a taxable grant worth 80% […]
Flexible Furloughing
On Friday 29 May 2020 the Chancellor announced that the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme(CJRS) is being extended. From 1 July 2020, businesses will be given the flexibility to bring furloughed employees back part time. This is a month earlier than previously announced to help support people back to work. Individual firms will decide the hours and shift patterns […]
Plan for When you Can- Advice for peo...
The Scottish Government roadmap out of Lockdown sets out a phased route for easing the lockdown restrictions in Scotland. Phase 1 of the roadmap is due to come in to force on Friday 29th of May. Moving to the subsequent phases of easing lockdown will take place once specific criteria around Covid-19 and our ability to manage […]
Scottish Government Consultation on E...
Closing date for participation: 31st May 2020 An Advisory Group on Economic Recovery has been established by the Scottish Government to provide independent expert advice on supporting the sectors and regions of Scotland’s economy to recover from the impact of COVID-19. As part of this process an open invitation has been issued with a ‘call for views’. This is […]
