We’ve now submitted a planning application for the Crossapol Business Units. You can see details of the design in the documents below. The community’s support for this project is really important to us, therefore we are holding a Community Open Day on Tuesday 22nd November from 3pm – 7pm, at the Island Centre. We welcome all members of the community to come along, hear more about the project and ask any questions you may have […]
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2021 TCDT GROUP AGM INFORMATION
TRUST GROUP AGM | MONDAY 8th NOVEMBER | 7.30pm The Trust Group AGMs (including subsidiary companies: Tiree Renewable Energy Ltd, Community Information Technology (Tiree Broadband), Tiree Community Maritime Assets Ltd and Tiree Community Enterprise Ltd) will take place on Monday 8th November at 7.30pm via Zoom Video Conference The meeting is open to the community with full Trust members entitled to one vote each on director elections and other issues. If you are not already a member […]
Read MoreFuel Update May 2021
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 Gaelic Development Assistant with Police Scotland. Although engaging with the community is challenging in current times, we are delighted to […]
Read MoreJune Funding bulletin from Argyll and Bute Council
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 T: 07741 489 959
Read MoreSolar Project Information
Solar funds are here to make sure that no one on Tiree goes without food orhousehold essentials.
Read MoreSelf-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% of their average monthly trading profits, paid out in a single instalment covering three months’ worth of profits, and capped […]
Read MoreHelp with mortgages to continue for homeowners affected by Coronavirus
On the 25th May the Government announced that homeowners struggling to pay their mortgage due to Coronavirus will be able to extend their mortgage payment holiday for a further three months or alternatively can start making reduced payments. The availability of a three-month mortgage holiday was first announced in March and the first of these will be coming to an end in June. Mortgage lenders will contact homeowners who are already receiving a mortgage holiday to discuss a way forward. The Government has advised that […]
Read MoreBBC 4 PODCAST with Paul Lewis
9th May 2020 Useful 30-minute Podcast covering mortgages, advice on how to claim for support from the Self-employment Income Support Scheme, how to claim back ‘working from home’ costs and holiday refunds advice. Pandemic-related salary cuts and being furloughed could affect your ability to get a mortgage. What will mortgage providers take into account – your previous normal salary or your 80% rate? And will job types in sectors hit badly by the coronavirus now be deemed less desirable by lenders? We hear your stories and get advice from […]
Read MoreArgyll and Bute Council Coronavirus Information for Businesses
The UK and Scottish Governments have announced a package of support to assist businesses. Argyll and Bute Council have produced a helpful interactive infographic. If you click anywhere on the image it will take you through to the master document on the Argyll and Bute website. 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 T: 07741 489 959
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