Tolsta Community Development Limited
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC042070
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- Feb. 4, 2011
- Legal form
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Address
- Address
- Tigh Ceilidh
Airigh A' Bhreide
North Tolsta
Isle OF Lewis
HS2 0NE
Contact
- Website
tcdl.co.uk
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'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 charity was set up to promote the wellbeing of the residents of the crofting communities of North Tolsta, Glen Tolsta and New Tolsta through the construction and operation of a community owned wind turbine. The funding received from the Tolsta Power Ltd subsidiary is ploughed back into the community to help mitigate the effects of fuel poverty, support youngsters while they are training, assist residents with small repairs and acquire community properties to maintain services within the community, which in turn helps families and residents to stay and locate to the community.
Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','Older People','People with disabilities or health problems','Other charities or voluntary bodies'
Objectives: The company's object is to promote the social, educational, cultural and environmental wellbeing of the crofting townships of North Tolsta and Glen Tolsta, and New Tolsta and in particular the residents of the Community by all or any of the following means:- (i) 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. (ii) the provision of assistance to people who are disadvantaged by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial or other disadvantage. (iii) the promotion of education including all forms of training for work and life skills. (iv) the advancement of arts, culture and heritage, including support for the Gaelic arts and protection of buildings and sites of architectural or historic importance. (v) the provision and support of recreational activities for the community, especially for disadvantaged or vulnerable groups, such as young people or the disabled. (vi) the protection and enhancement of the natural heritage and environment.
Geography
- Main operating location
- Highland
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £836,604 | £601,483 | 2 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £832,245 | £589,807 | 2 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £848,167 | £509,689 | 2 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £474,341 | £319,754 | 2 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £545,397 | £381,455 | 2 |