Highlands and islands enterprise and shetland amenity trust. After successfully securing funding from the heritage lottery fund, shetland islands council, hie highlands and islands enterprise and shetland amenity trust, a plot of land was obtained next to. Change shetland councils decsission not to renew shetland amenity trusts contract. Our mission is to safeguard, enhance, and promote shetlands heritage, ensuring it is accessible to be enjoyed by all. Shetland amenity trust has again been awarded the investors in people standard following assessment. Ad 1799 general assembly of scotland resolution 1799. Primarily working with all financial and operational aspects of the organisation. The grant scheme is designed to provide assistance for heritage. Is it not a possibility that shetland is being means tested by government and other institutions that provide finances to the many different organizations and groups that the amenity trust is involved with these funding bodies see shetland as being well off and consequentially are they cutting our funding hoping of course we will use our. Shetland amenity trust camping bods shetland community. Shetland fishermens trust free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual. Shetland amenity trust provide a suite of leaflets which give comprehensive interpretive information about every geographical area of shetland, in addition to subjects such as geology, wildlife, plants, museums and heritage centres, and archaeology. Gradon forsyth needs your help with shetland islands council. It was great to present to such an enthusiastic audience of local shetlanders and visitors and tell them all about the work im doing with this phd.
Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. The incredible story of the shetlanders who fished for cod around faroe, rockall, iceland and greenland. All bookings must book through shetland amenity trust in lerwick. In orkney, contact is established with orkney heritage society. Zoom with increasing environmental awareness amongst funders, there has never been a better time to improve your environmental credentials and you may even be able to access funding to make energy saving improvements. At funding grants in shetland islands ze2 9 we are passionate about helping organisations secure all possible finance opportunities. Betty mouats bod betty mouats bod offers economic, self catering accommodation in a traditional building at the southern tip of the shetland mainland. The trust own and manage shetland lighthouse holidays selfcatering accommodation at sumburgh, eshaness and bressay. Shetland forwirds was given a project presentation on the 632012, and the project. Shetland amenity trust celebrating and championing shetlands.
The shetland amenity trust is a charitable trust based in shetland, scotland. All grants awarded are in accordance with the objectives of the trust deed. Our mission is to safeguard, enhance, and promote shetland s heritage, ensuring it is accessible to be enjoyed by all. Shetland amenity trust office at garthspool in lerwick zoom shetland amenity trust main office is open from monday to friday 9. Shetland amenity trust publishes its annual report each year for the previous financial year. The funding cope ltd receives from the shetland charitable trust supports us in many ways. Due to the current coronavirus pandemic, shetland boat week, shetland nature festival and shetland wool week will now no longer take place in 2020. Shetland amenity trust acting chairman george sutherland responds to recent criticism and says changes to the governance of the trust are already under way. Shetland charitable trust and the scottish arts council who in our second year of foundation funding have also provided much welcome advice and support.
Shetland islands council, shetland charitable trust and visit scotland are working to support shetland amenity trust, following todays announcement on their restructuring plans. Among the trusts aims are to preserve and protect the. Shetland amenity trust carry out a range of activities which preserve and enhance everying that is distinctive about. Sbrc shetland amenity trust, lerwick, garthspool, opening hours, the sumburgh head lighthouse buildings have been authentically restored during the. Carbon reduction shetland is an initiative designed to inform and advise all aspects of the shetland. Funding grants in shetland islands funding opportunities. Redeposited cryptotephra layers in holocene peats linked to. Shetland amenity trust, shetland property maintenance yell. Shetland amenity trust national farmers union nfu scotland seafood shetland. The shetland recreational trust originally, the clickimin recreational trust was established in 1982 and its first project was the clickimin leisure complex in lerwick, which opened in 1985.
So, what is your own business btw, it wouldnt happen to be stonemasonarydyking or scrap dealing would it by any chance. Funding from the climate challenge fund allowed the trust to carry out a range of local carbon reduction initiatives between 2008 and 2012. If you are sure the vacancy you are looking for exists then widen your results by removing filters or begin a new search. It does seem bizarre for the amenity trust to get funding to run promote shetland in order to directly benefit from the many of the tourism services it provides such as camping bods, lighthouse self catering facilities and belmont house. In partnership with other organisations, the trust is responsible for the administ. Shetland amenity trust environmental policy shetland amenity trust is a champion for shetlands heritage and culture with a wide remit spanning woodlands, archaeology, recycling and waste minimisation. A feasibility study, challenging the findings of the options appraisal, concluded in favour of the project, and recommended that it be developed, delivered and managed in partnership between the nts, the shetland amenity trust and others. This stone cottage was originally the home of a redoubtable lady who, in 1886, drifted alone. Shetland amenity trust constantly strives to preserve and enhance everything that is distinctive about shetlands cultural and natural heritage, promoting access to it whether physical or intellectual. The history and the hereandnow of shetlands christian. Change shetland county councils decision to stop funding th shetland amenity trusts contract. Shetland amenity trust recognises the importance of protecting the privacy. As an island community we are particularly susceptible to the affects of climate change. Conservation and heritage trust dedicated to ensuring and maintaining public access to.
Shrinking your carbon footprint can reduce your running costs, improve your local environment and increase community involvement. At the moment i am not sure at what date the timeline will end as boats are still being built although in very small numbers and yesterday i read in the shetland times that shetland amenity trust have just received a. Srn funding search fund from shetland amenity trust. Due to the nature of the work, the team are skilled in traditional building methods and in using traditional. Shetland news shetland amenity trust acting chairman. Conservation and heritage trust dedicated to ensuring and maintaining public access to shetlands cultural and natural heritage. Shetland amenity trust box office software, online. Shetland recreational trust operate eight leisure facilities throughout shetland, providing opportunities and quality facilities to the islands entire population. Shetland amenity trust camping bods shetland community directory. Amenity trust waiting on eu cash for viking project shetland news. To safeguard and increase the awareness and understanding of shetlands rich geological heritage and to use this as a driver for sustainable development. Carbon reduction shetland was formed by shetland amenity trust in april 2008. Add to this a profusion of wild flowers in the spring and summer and a liberal sprinkling of moorland birds and rare migrants and the natural heritage of shetland has enough to satisfy even the most avid nature lover.
You can submit up to 6 enquiries for different dates and properties. Established in 1983, shetland amenity trust works to maintain and improve facilities and the environment on the isles. If you are sure the vacancy you are looking for exists then. This stone cottage was originally the home of a redoubtable lady who, in 1886, drifted alone on a fishing boat to norway and lived to tell the tale. Shetland amenity trust constantly strives to preserve and enhance everything that is distinctive about shetlands cultural and natural heritage, promoting access to it whether physical or. Shetland amenity trust and shetland forwirds, both of which are organisations working to make shetlands cultural heritage accessible to the local community and beyond. Shetland amenity trust maintain investors in people standard. Shetland amenity trust is still waiting to receive over. The shetland amenity trust have announced that its key annual events will all be postponed until next year.
The history and the hereandnow of shetlands christian family. In the case of building restoration projects, shetland amenity trust will give preference to projects which seek to restore buildings in an authentic manner, replacing like with like. Shetland amenity trust uploaded and posted 5 years ago a new short video exploring the winter views that can be seen at sumburgh head lighthouse, visitor centre and nature reserve. Shetland amenity trust has failed in a bid to land a lot of money from the heritage lottery fund for developing staff skills and making its. To find out more about the natural heritage of shetland download our range of free leaflets here or visit the following websites. Shetland leader programme 2007 to 20 approvals shetland. Shetland amenity trust environmental policy shetland amenity trust is a champion for shetlands heritage and culture with a wide remit spanning woodlands, archaeology, recycling and waste minimisation, environmental improvement, interpretation, biological recording, place names, historic building restoration and holiday accommodation. The viking unst project investigations at underhoull were sponsored by heritage lottery fund, european agricultural guidance and guarantee fund, shetland development trust, shetland enterprise company, shetland amenity trust, historic scotland, shetland islands council, and the university of bradford, with additional funding from international.
Shetland amenity trust garthspool lerwick shetland ze1 0ny. Press release 28 september 2017 statement support for shetland amenity trust. We help people to stay active and reach new goals on a personal level, as well as nationally and internationally. Many of these local initiatives are now being coordinated by other local agencies. Much more than the history of boats and fish, or shetland and shetlanders, this is a story of ordinary people who did extraordinary things. Uk archaeology site with latest jobs, news and resources, forum and library, hosted by the british archaeological jobs resource bajr.
Minute of a meeting of shetland arts development agency. The cruester site was chosen for archaeology scotlands adoptamonument scheme. It is a partnership project with archaeology scotland, the scape trust, and the shetland amenity trust. The ability to offer grant assistance is dependent on the level of investment income received, which varies from year to year depending on stock market performances. Provides grant assistance for heritage related projects of exceptional quality e. Page 2 of 2 shetlands amenity trust posted in shetland news.
Shetland amenity trust carry out a range of activities which preserve and. Shetland amenity trust s architectural heritage team works to protect and restore shetland s architectural heritage, to both enhance visual amenity and conserve cultural heritage for the benefit of the public. Among the trust s aims are to preserve and protect the architectural heritage of shetland and it owns and operates many historical buildings. I was kindly invited by shetland amenity trust to give a paper at the book launch of volume 3 of excavations at old scatness, shetland on 8th september. Follow us for all the latest events, projects, activities and information from the archaeology section at the. Adam johnson head of operations shetland amenity trust.
May 28, 2008 the plans are being supported by the heritage lottery fund, shetland islands council, highlands and islands enterprise and shetland amenity trust. Shetland amenity trust constantly strives to preserve and enhance everything that is distinctive about shetland s cultural and natural heritage, promoting access to it whether physical or. Shetland amenity trust constantly strives to preserve and enhance everything that is distinctive about shetland s cultural and natural heritage, promoting access to it whether physical or intellectual. As a specialist in this area and having led operations for the shetland amenity trust, i understand and deliver upon the targets agreed with meticulous planning and foresight to maximise our operational impact from growth to team development. To make an enquiry regarding availability, please complete and submit the booking form below.
Sep 28, 2017 press release 28 september 2017 statement support for shetland amenity trust. Although its huge main hall is used mostly for sports activities, it can also accommodate over 1,000 people for concerts. Minute of a meeting of shetland arts development agency board of trustees held at 6. The council is inviting local groups to sign up to shetland 4 community and grant adviser, which are both free to join. Shetland arts development agency has continued to enjoy a strong partnership relationship with our two core funders. Download 201617 financial statement shetland amenity trust. Project officer sita goudie said that since 1988, the trust has removed more than 20,000 tonnes of scrap from shetlands countryside. Welcome to the shetland heritage website, where you can learn much more about the cultural and natural heritage of the shetland islands, including information about each area and island, and plenty of downloadable brochures to use and enjoy. Shetlands amenity trust page 2 shetland news shetlink. Archaeology at shetland amenity trust home facebook. Minute of a meeting of shetland arts development agency board.
Shetland strikes environmental agreement with aberdonian. The shetland amenity trust is a registered scottish charity, no. Shetland amenity trust operates a heritage grant scheme financed by investment from an endowment fund. It allows us to develop and maintain a strong foundation to our core business and assists us to provide ongoing employment skill development opportunities to people with disabilities living within shetland. We continue to be proactive in seeking new opportunities and identifying new funding sources, to further enhance the heritage and culture experience for local. Vacancies matching your search are normally shown here if they are currently published. Shetland amenity trust celebrating and championing. Shetland heritage learn about the cultural and natural. Pr shetland amenity trust maintain investors in people. Sharing all our knowledge and experience, it will hopefully make a real difference to many communities within the united kingdom. General assembly of the church of scotland resolves against all itinerant preachers. Shetland recreational trust clickimin leisure complex lochside lerwick shetland ze1 0pj.
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