North Uist Development Company

Constitutional objectives

The Company's object is to promote the social, educational, cultural, economic and environmental wellbeing of the people of the Uists and in particular the residents of the area known as North Uist and having postcode HS6, by all or any of the following means:- (a) the promotion of community development, including rural regeneration, following principles of sustainable development, where 'sustainable development' means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. (b) the provision of assistance to people who are disadvantaged by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial or other disadvantage. (c) the promotion of education, including all forms of training for work and life skills. (d) 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. (e) the provision and support of recreational activities for the community, especially for disadvantaged or vulnerable groups. (f) the protection and enhancement of the natural heritage and environment. (g) the relief of poverty in such ways as may be thought fit.