Strengthening the Community Land Sector in the Outer Hebrides
Our Aims
Community Land Outer Hebrides (SCIO) seek to build on the strengths of community land ownership in the Outer Hebrides working together:
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To improve sharing of knowledge, ideas and best practice, driving up standards
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To strengthen the collective voice on common issues
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To support trusts to become strong, robust organisations whilst retaining their uniqueness
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To collaborate to support socio-economic development across the Outer Hebrides
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To support greater engagement between trusts, other organisations and the communities
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To seek appropriate training and development opportunities for staff and trustees, sharing resources and learning experiences where applicable
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To harness expertise and nurture people to support them to become experts in their area of interest
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To support the collective to explore opportunities whereby there would be economies of scale
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To analyse commercial opportunities and consider new delivery models
Encourging
Encouraging, developing and growing community leaders. Working with board of trustees, staff teams and volunteers to foster and grow strong community leadership.
Collaborating
Sharing knowledge, insights and experiences. Supporting community land trusts to continue to collaborate, to achieve maximum impact for the communities of the Outer Hebrides.
Celebrating
Celebrating and promoting diverse and unique communities, the rich heritage and the many achievements and successes. Recognising the importance of promoting and celebrating what is great!