sandnesscd@gmail.com

about

Sandness Community Development

Sandness Community Development (SCD) is a community-owned and led organisation that works to improve life in a small, remote rural community. We run projects that bring benefit to local residents, provide activities to get involved in and build a sense of community.

We tackle bigger projects to help preserve our local assets and services; increase opportunities for rural regeneration, represent Sandness resident’s needs in local and national decision making and support other local groups to progress their work.

For more information on past and current projects click here

Sandness Community Development is a Company Limited by Guarantee (SC770032) with charitable status (SC053334). We operate in the area defined by the ZE2 9PL postcode.

SCD’s overall aim is to nurture a safe, strong, sustainable and self-reliant community for the benefit of all.

Our charitable goals are:

  • The advancement of community development (including the advancement of rural regeneration) principally within the Community of Sandness, Shetland, alone, or in conjunction with others, to nurture a safe, strong, sustainable community for the benefit of all.
  • The advancement of environmental protection or improvement of the Community of Sandness.
Our objectives:
  • To consult with, inform and represent the Community;
  • To take all appropriate measures to conserve and regenerate the Community through social and environmental works
  • To foster, plan, encourage and assist in all types of development for the benefit of the Community
  • To enhance the reputation and standing of the Community within Shetland and beyond
  • To build strong beneficial partnerships for the betterment of the Community
  • To assist the people of Sandness in the generation of economic and sustainable benefits for the resident Community, that will maximise the potential of the natural and human resources of the Community;
  • To create and enhance opportunities for education, training and experience for employment and personal development
  • To protect and enhance the natural and cultural heritage of the Community
  • To acquire, conserve, and manage land in the Community and associated assets for recreational, social welfare and educational purposes for the benefit of the Community and public generally.

SCD is a membership organisation. We encourage all residents in the ZE2 9PL area to become members and have a say in what we do. Young people aged 12-15 years can become junior members if they wish. As a member you have the opportunity to contribute to the decision-making process for the work of SCD. Currently, we have a membership of 36, over a quarter of the community of eligible age, but we would love to have more. If you would like to become a member visit our How can I get involved page.

The Board of Directors is responsible for the day to running of the organisation and has legal responsibility for the Company and Charity. A part-time Development Worker post which supports the delivery of Sandness Community Development’s day to day work. The Development Worker post is funded by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) 2023-2026.

Current Directors:

Chair:

Brian Ashley

Vice Chair:

Michael Peterson, joint role with:
Garry Jamieson

Secretary:

Sorley Johnston

Treasurer:

Amanda Mercer

Other Directors:

Karen Williamson
Alan Robertson
Raymond Garrick

Development Worker:

Penny Armstrong

The Board of Directors are elected from the wider membership. All members over the age 16 are eligible to stand for election.