North Uist Development Company
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC041709
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- Aug. 17, 2010
- Legal form
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Address
- Address
- Claddach Kirkbost Centre
Isle of North Uist
Eilean Siar
HS6 5EP
Contact
- Website
isleofnorthuist.com
Activities
'It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself'
'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'
The North Uist Development Company (NUDC) was founded in March 2010 with its core aim to develop a sustainable and viable community through promoting social, educational, cultural, economic and environmental wellbeing in North Uist. NUDC meets this core aim through development projects, with the key project being a two-turbine operational wind project, Uist Wind, which will generate revenue in the near future to benefit the community. This is operated by North Uist Development Company (Trading) Ltd.
Objectives: The Company's object is to promote the social, educational, cultural, economic and environmental wellbeing of the people of the Uists and in particular the residents of the area known as North Uist and having postcode HS6, by all or any of the following means:- (a) the promotion of community development, including rural regeneration, following principles of sustainable development, where 'sustainable development' means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. (b) the provision of assistance to people who are disadvantaged by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial or other disadvantage. (c) the promotion of education, including all forms of training for work and life skills. (d) the advancement of the arts, culture and heritage, including support for the Gaelic arts and the protection of buildings and sites of architectural or historic importance. (e) the provision and support of recreational activities for the community, especially for disadvantaged or vulnerable groups. (f) the protection and enhancement of the natural heritage and environment. (g) the relief of poverty in such ways as may be thought fit.
Areas of operation
- Main operating location
- Western Isles
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £71,415 | £15,202 | - |
| March 31, 2024 | £63,246 | £37,739 | - |
| March 31, 2023 | £24,993 | £53,189 | - |
| March 31, 2022 | £104,677 | £72,371 | 2 |
| March 31, 2021 | £208,054 | £56,464 | 1 |