If you would like to become a member of UCVO, please download this form.
-
Taigh Chearsabhagh Trust
Arts, Heritage and Education. Work with schools, Community Groups and Comunn Eachdraidh including public exhibitions. Taigh Chearsabhagh also has a trading arm providing post-office, shop and café. Supporting local artists, visiting organisations and universities. Relationship with Lews Castle College re Arts Courses. LCC is part of the University of the Highlands and Islands network.
-
The Beacon Uist
The Beacon organises and deliver events that support good mental health in Uist.
-
The Caladh Trust
The Caladh Trust helps people to recover from addiction challenges and adopt healthier and positive lifestyles.
-
Uist & Barra Sports Council + Active Schools & Community Sports Hubs
Recruit and support volunteers to sustain and increase sport & physical activity opportunities for school pupils. Increase school to club links. Co-ordinate core projects & support the local Sports Council. Sports Hubs aim to grow participation, engage the local community, promote community leadership, offer a range of sporting opportunities and bring key partners/groups together
-
Uist and Barra Foodbank
The Uist and Barra Foodbank provides practical support to people who can’t afford the essentials.
-
Uist Cat Rescue
Uist Cat Rescue is active in fundraising for rescue, fostering, re-housing and veterinary fees.
-
Uist Community Archaeology Group
The Uist Community Archaeology Group has re-formed recently. Membership is open to the local community and people on the mainland. Strong links have been created with St Andrew’s University where they can benefit from our local knowledge and we can benefit from their expertise.
-
Uist Community Riding School
Uist Community Riding School performs an important leisure and recreation role and contributes to young people’s learning and social development through care for horses.
-
Uist Craft Producers
Uist Craft Producers aspire to continue the long tradition of self-sufficiency in Uist where highly skilled crafts were a necessity for daily existence. Craft skills were also employed for fun and entertainment.
-
Uist Gifts & Information
Uist Gifts is a social enterprise/community interest company providing information, souvenirs and services to tourists and local people.
-
Urachadh Uibhist
Urachadh Uibhist advances opportunities and services for the people of Uist that is achieved by offering a good quality facility, training opportunities and year-round employment. Hebridean Kitchen and Café are part of the provision.
-
Urras nan Craobh Uibhist a Tuath (UNCUT)
Urras nan Craobh Uibhist a Tuath own the trees in the Langass woodland. This is a public amenity run by a local Board of Trustees
-
Volunteer Centre Western Isles
Volunteer Western Isles supports both individual volunteers and community groups to secure opportunities for personal and community development.
-
Western Isles Cancer Care Initiative
WICCI supports individuals financially with grants, offer a wide selection of complementary therapies, counselling and social activities to anyone affected by cancer.
-
Western Isles Citizens Advice Service
Citizens Advice Service provides advice to a significant number of people around living/energy costs and money advice.