Point and Sandwick Trust

Home Repairs Service for Point and Sandwick households - Point and Sandwick Trust Over the past few months, the Point and Sandwick Trust’s Energy Support Unit (ESU) has been busy helping local households with a new Home Repairs Service – a free, practical, community-focused initiat...

Introducing our new, free Home Repairs Service - a practical initiative designed to keep people safe, warm & comfortable in their homes.

🏠Gutter cleaning 🛠Fixing slip and trip hazards 👨‍🔧Light repairs 📺Small appliance maintenance.

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We're at the #JustTransition Summit with Muirneag Consulting who operate our Energy Support Unit & do much to raise the fuel poverty agenda. Pleased to spread the word about the positive change that community energy offers & ask @johnswinney.bsky.social about fair grid access for communities.

Wishing a very happy and well deserved second retirement to Tormod, a great neighbour over the years and a true gent. We're very pleased to support Urras Storas an Rubha to maintain Buth an Rubha and the important role it plays in our community. We'd be lost without it! #isleoflewis #community

Future Economy Scotland Future Economy Scotland is a non-partisan think tank that aims to create a new economy that is democratic, sustainable and just. We believe that Scotland cannot overcome the intertwined challenge...

"The absence of public ownership means that the bulk of long-term profits will be exported abroad." We support Future Economy Scotland for highlighting this data & their call for Scottish Government to take public equity stakes in future offshore wind projects.
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An Lanntair completes first independent Greenhouse Gas Audit An Lanntair has completed its first independently conducted Greenhouse Gas Audit, carried out by Stornoway-based Muirneag Consulting and supported by Climate Hebrides Hub. The audit provides the arts centre with its first comprehensive assessment of emissions and identifies practical measures for reducing its environmental impact. A key finding of the report is confirmation that the... Read more »

Pleased to see @anlanntair.bsky.social receive the findings of their Greenhouse Gas Report recently. Great to know the solar panels we were involved in funding are making a meaningful contribution to their carbon footprint reduction. www.pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/an-lann... #communityenergy

Dr Joana Nascimento has been with us from Cambridge University for the last 6 months as part of her UKRI-funded research into community sustainability. We've loved showing her how our community-owned wind farm is supporting local wellbeing & creating a sustainable infrastructure. #communityenergy

NESO engagement with community-owned energy groups in the Western Isles - Point and Sandwick Trust On August 27th and 28th, RESP Scotland representatives from the National Energy System Operator (NESO), visited Stornoway to gather insights from a wide range of local stakeholders as part of their st...

Pleased to be involved in the visit of #RESPScotland & the National Energy System Operator (#NESO) to Lewis. Discussions centred on the transformative potential of #communityrenewables, the challenges of grid access, and the need for regulatory reform.
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A great day out for P2B Community Association - Point and Sandwick Trust The P2B Community Association’s Annual Bus Trip was a great success on Saturday, 23 August, with residents aged 60+ from Parkend, Mackenzie Estate, Holm, Holm Road, Melbost, Branahuie and Braighe Road...

A fantastic day out for the folk from Parkend, Mackenzie Estate, Holm, Holm Road, Melbost, Branahuie and Braighe Road with the P2B Community Association last Saturday. Great community spirit on a trip round the West Side and Ness 😃 #isleoflewis
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Farming Today - 25/08/2015 - Summer at the Shielings - BBC Sounds Crofters' memories of working, playing and praying on the moors during the summer months

12 minutes well worth a listen about the summers at the shielings in Point. Featuring Catriona Dunn of Comann Eachdraidh an Rubha and Calum Graham of Garrabost Mill Trust, the piece appeared on Farming today this morning. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

We're pleased to announce we're shortlisted in the
@socialenterprise.scot Awards. We're finalists in the Community Wealth Building category & up against stiff competition! Read more 👇 www.pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/point-a...

Point & Sandwick Trail offer a free E-bike loan scheme in our area and have availability throughout August. With men's and women's bikes, helmets and accessories available for loan, they have everything you need to explore our beautiful local area. pointandsandwicktrail.com/bike-bookings/ #hebrides

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We are very proud to be listed as one of the UK's top 100 Social Enterprises this year! It's great to be recognised by the social enterprise sector for the work we do in support of & for the greater wellbeing of our local community. We look forward to continuing to do so for many years come. #se100

E-bike loan scheme relaunches in Point - Point and Sandwick Trust A popular e-bike scheme is being relaunched in Point this summer. The loan scheme, which lends e-bikes for local use has received an upgraded online booking system, now has dedicated truck and trailer...

We're very pleased to see the Point and Sandwick Trail E-bike loan scheme up and running. Free loan of an e-bike for use in the local area for up to 7 days with full induction from Kenny Maclean and pick up from Aros An Rubha. www.pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/e-bike-...

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It's always good to see Carol & Joanne from Bethesda Hospice, even better when we're able to hand over our annual grant of £55,000. This year included an extra £10,000 to support increasing running costs at the Hospice. www.pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/bethesd...

Our very own DJ MacSween received an MBE in the King's Honours list for his services in the Western Isles & we couldn't be more proud of him. DJ has been a huge driving force within PST and we want to wish him huge congratulations for this recognition of all his achievements. Congrats DJ! #MBE

Sgoil an Rubha have been off on their adventures again🤩. We've covered the cost of the P7 leavers trip for the last few years & love hearing about what they get up to - making rafts, bushcraft, archery, paint ball, laser tag, ten pin bowling and a trip to the cinema! #communityenergy

Point and Sandwick Trust grant helps make Stornoway campus a leader in Scotland for hydrogen training - Point and Sandwick Trust UHI North, West and Hebrides has opened a newly refurbished hydrogen lab, part of the Technology and Innovation Centre at the campus in Stornoway. The opening follows a major upgrade thanks to a gener...

We're delighted to help fund this industrial grade, hydrogen training unit at the Stornoway campus of UHI North, West and Hebrides with income from our 100%-owned community wind farm. www.pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/point-a... #hydrogen #hydrogenscotland #communityenergyscotland

Well done runners, walkers and everyone who took part in Saturday's epic The Leanne Fund Run here in Point - and the amazing organisers and volunteers who make this local event so special, and colourful! We're always very pleased to lend our support and share lots of lovely photos! #hebrides

Collaboration is key when it comes to unlocking community owned energy at scale and our Development Manager Calum MacDonald is joining a panel discussion at #All-Energy in Glasgow today to talk about the partnerships that enable community owned energy to succeed.

300 new trees line Sheshader section of coastal path - Point and Sandwick Trust The south banks of Allt Diobadal on the Sheshader to Aird section of the Point and Sandwick Trail now has 300 newly planted trees thanks to the hard work of a volunteer group. The new trees were plant...

A big thank you to the Point & Sandwick Trail volunteers that helped Tom Clark & Laura McEwan in getting 300 new saplings into the ground on a rainy day in April. The south bank of the Allt Diobadal will be transformed by new life in the coming years!
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Showcasing the power of community renewables - Point and Sandwick Trust Point and Sandwick Trust welcomed Kilbirnie’s Radio City Association to Lewis last week on a learning exchange between the two-community owned organisations. Funded by Community Learning Exchange and ...

Pleased to host RadioCity & show what we're doing with our community owned wind farm. They're working to harness renewables for the GarnockValleyCommunity & this was an opportunity to exchange ideas on the power of community energy. Thanks to @cescotland.bsky.social for their support. bit.ly/3GvAGA5

P2B Community Lunch Club at Sandwick Hall - Point and Sandwick Trust A monthly Lunch Club welcoming people from Parkend to Branahuie at Sandwick Hall kicked off with its first meet-up on Wednesday 23rd April. The afternoon was set up by the P2B (Parkend to Branahuie) C...

Lovely to see the P2B Community Association Lunch Clubs up and running, we're very pleased to support their work.
We'll be sure to share details of the next Lunch Club, scheduled for Wed May 7th ASAP.
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Community Consultation 2025 - Point and Sandwick Trust PST are seeking your input to help shape how we use our resources over the next five years. For almost 10 years, we've been investing in the local community through grant funding using the profits fro...

Don't forget to give us your thoughts on how the profits from our community-owned turbines should be spent.
What do you think future funding should support? What matters most to you & our community? We're asking everyone in our area to give their feedback. www.pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/communi...

Crofting community heritage centre at Garrabost Mill set for 2025 opening - Point and Sandwick Trust The 130-year-old Garrabost Mill is entering a critical stage of its restoration and development project as work moves from the safeguarding of its buildings to the creation of a heritage destination f...

Exciting news! "The core purpose of our work in developing a heritage centre is to provide an illustrative and informative account of the lived experience of crofting, fishing, weaving, industrial enterprises, military and Merchant Navy here in Garrabost." www.pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/croftin...

YouTube video by Point and Sandwick Trust Point and Sandwick Trail - Aird to Sheshader path opening 2025

Have you seen the new film capturing the #PointandSandwickTrail community walk on the restored track between Aird & Sheshader? The official opening was a great day out & we're delighted to be involved in funding the project along with @pathsforall.bsky.social #isleoflewis youtu.be/Kyg6DHjaPVQ?...

A great session on developing leadership in the community last week. Thanks to Social Enterprise Academy for their help in running the course, course leader Anne Martin &everyone who came along to find out more about developing their own leadership skills and qualities. #community #communityowned

Community Launderette opens in Point - Point and Sandwick Trust Expansion work has been completed at community hub, Aros an Rubha in Knock with the opening of a new community launderette, additional parking and extended office space. The project is an investment o...

Opening today! The new Community Launderette is now open at Aros an Rubha. The idea of a self service community launderette came up in community consultation in 2018 and we're delighted to see it open this morning.
www.pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/communi... Come and check it out! #hebrides

Seniors Dinner at Sandwick Hall - Point and Sandwick Trust The Seniors Dinner held at Sandwick Hall on Friday 28th February was a huge success, hosting over 100 local people in a community get-together. Organised by the Sandwick Hall and Recreation Associatio...

"The food, entertainment, fantastic raffle and company made for a splendid night despite the fierce winds outside." Brilliant work from the folk at Sandwick Hall and Recreation for the 2025 Seniors Dinner a couple of weeks back. Good times all round 😁 www.pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/seniors...

New defibrillator installed at Bayble thanks to fundraising Point Cubs and Beavers - Point and Sandwick Trust A new defibrillator has been installed at the Old Shop, Bayble thanks to the fundraising efforts of Cubs and Beavers based in Point. The former 1st Point Cubs and Beavers, now amalgamated with other L...

Well done to all involved in fundraising for a defibrillator located at the Old Shop Bayble. Point based Beavers & Cub Scouts got together & raised £2,000 for the equipment! We were very happy to cover installation costs after their hard work raising money.
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