| 1 |
A properly constituted community body |
GHCT has a strong and active board. Systems and processes are established; a business plan is produced. |
| 2 |
A strengthened community |
The Trust enjoys very good community support. The community is energised. People communicate with each other, we hold occasional social events, we share a vision. There is improved integration between young and old, and across different backgrounds |
| 3 |
Links with neighbouring communities improved |
Aird is no longer so isolated from the wider community. We have transformed ourselves from a place that nobody wants to visit, into a progressive, positive community leading by example and making a full contribution to the area. |
| 4 |
Broad base of Public Support |
After extensive media coverage and the development of a good internet presence, we have achieved support from a range of groups around the country. GHCT is building a brand. |
| 5 |
A secret land shared |
We have opened the land to public access for the first time since 1951: a stunning landscape seen only by a privileged few. The land has been made safe for public access after MOD tenure. |
| 6 |
Land reclaimed for agricultural use |
The land is being used for grazings . |
| 7 |
Natural environment partly remediated |
Eyesores have been removed, turned greener; a brown field made greener. |
| 8 |
Our heritage better understood |
Our research has revealed a fascinating heritage, contemporary and cultural history, geographic, geological and archaeological features previously unknown. |
| 9 |
Greater Creativity |
Artist and sculptors are inspired; ideas abound. |
| 10 |
Local contractors employed |
Six contractors have earned revenue, enabling jobs to be retained and helping people to stay in the community. |
| 11 |
Educational opportunities created |
We have organised talks and workshops on permaculture, astronomy, marine mammals, and heritage. |
| 12 |
Local businesses supported |
Aird self-catering, cleaning, growing businesses and Uig retail and tourism businesses have already started o benefit. |
| 13 |
New businesses started |
The Trust has attracted its first startup busness: catering for a new learning centre. |
| 14 |
Materials recycled |
Waste materials from the MOD land ranging from timber to sheep manure have been re-used by the community. |
| 15 |
Built environment improved |
We’ve had a community clear-up. Work is underway to create a good impression for visitors by converting a derelict building at the entrance to the village. |
