What is The North Uist Development Company?
North Uist is located in the Outer Hebrides in Scotland. It is the tenth largest Scottish island and the thirteenth largest island surrounding Great Britain. It has an area of 117 square miles. Also included in Uibhist a Tuath (North Uist) are the inhabited islands of Griomasaigh (Grimsay), Am Baile Sear (Baleshare) and Beàrnaraigh (Berneray). All the islands are linked by causeway and are in turn joined to the island of Benbecula. The population is just under 1,600. The traditional mainstays of the local economy have been crofting and fishing. While these remain crucial to the economic viability of the islands, new growth areas include fish farming, tourism, teleworking and the public sector, as well as a growing interest in renewables.
The North Uist Development Company (NUDC) was founded in March 2010. Its core aim is to develop a sustainable and viable community through promoting social, educational, cultural, economic and environmental wellbeing in North Uist (formed to benefit the community of North Uist as defined by the postcode units in postcode district HS6). NUDC is a Company limited by guarantee and a registered charity.
The North Uist Development Company’s overall objectives are:
- Promotion of community development, including rural regeneration following the principles of sustainable development.
- The provision of assistance to people who are disadvantaged by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial or other disadvantage.
- The promotion of education including all forms of training for work and life skills
- 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.
- The protection and enhancement of the natural heritage and environment
- The relief of poverty in such ways as thought to be fit.
NUDC is formed by its Members and is managed by a board of voluntary directors, currently with seven directors from the community acting in an individual capacity rather than representing any particular organisations. NUDC is currently the anchor organisation for one full-time Community Account Managed (CAM) member of staff; funded by Highlands and Islands Enterprise. NUDC work closely the community, organisations, businesses and local government; across North Uist, the Western Isles, Highlands and Islands and the UK as a whole; to support the Company's aims and objectives.
The current Volunteer Elected Directors of North Uist Development Company are:
Mustapha Hocine (Chair),
Dr Jean Archer,
Dr Peter Keiller,
Catherine MacLeod,
Kirsty MacLeod,
Pam MacPherson
Stuart MacPherson
Andrew Ross.
Members of Staff:
Dr Ameena Camps, Project Delivery Manager
NUDC Constitution
The Development Company adopted it's constitution in 2015. This incorporates NUDC's charitable aims and is also compliant with the requirements of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003.
The constitution is available to view here.
The constitution is available to view here.
North Uist Community Development Plan
NUDC published the latest version of the North Uist Community Development Plan in 2018; which was developed through widespread consultation with the local community.
This document was finalised in partnership with Highlands & Island Enterprise, and the new version covers the period from 2018 - 2023. NUDC follows the guidance of the Community Development Plan 2018 - 2023 for the development and delivery of projects.
It is available for download here.
This document was finalised in partnership with Highlands & Island Enterprise, and the new version covers the period from 2018 - 2023. NUDC follows the guidance of the Community Development Plan 2018 - 2023 for the development and delivery of projects.
It is available for download here.
North Uist Development Company, Claddach Kirkibost Centre, Isle of North Uist, HS6 5EP.; nudc@isleofnorthuist.com
Company No. SC383175; Charity No. SC041709
Company No. SC383175; Charity No. SC041709
