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Kyle of Sutherland Hub - THE DEN a new community resource building

Kyle of Sutherland Hub organisation No comments

Proposal code: THC-2026-07-186

Located on land owned by the Kyle of Sutherland Hub, we wish to build a new community resource building, The Den, that will enable us to meet the increasing demands for our community services to all.

Estimated Cost

£656,596

We are seeking funding for the build of a new community resource building, The Den, that will transform the delivery of activity for the benefit of community members in the parishes of Creich, Ardgay and Lairg, other outlaying communities through creating additional opportunities, support the sustainability of an existing charity and social enterprise, reduce the areas carbon footprint, and contribute to the long-term success of the local economy through increased footfall and long term employment. All aspects which directly benefit the local residents and support their access to the project, all supported by the community through the Local Place Plan and Community Action Plan as a priority. Enabling greater access to the existing project to support an increase in demand and need for our services for children, youths, the family, adults and over 60's.

Outcomes

  • Support to additional 900 people
  • Increased income for social enterprise of minimum £20,000 per annum

Outputs  = Increased

  • physical activities
  • children’s and youth clubs
  • larger number of participants at activities
  • large year-round second-hand sales
  • an indoor free play space for active play.
  • Increased partnership work
  • Increased income generation to support sustainability
  • Increased visitor numbers to the area with a footfall supporting other local fragile businesses

 This project will meet strategic objectives 

  • Local Employment safeguarded with potential to expand
  • Existing enterprise able to sustain and grow
  • Addresses de population through improved opportunity, community assets, services for young people and a viable rural community to live and work in
  • Other local business supported through increased footfall
  • Poverty and inequality addressed through greater opportunities on the doorstep that are accessible to all
  • Reducing the areas carbon footprint through less travel and recycling
  • Increasing resilience through a better connected, healthier and supported community

Full planning and building regulations have been obtained, a shovel ready project which the communtiy have been fully consulted on, QS costed and a full design report.

 

 

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