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Community funding supports annual P2B Over-60s trip
Around 30 people took part in the annual Parkend to Branahuie (P2B) Over-60s Bus Trip on Saturday, 8 August. The annual outing brought together members of the community for a day travelling through the Westside and on to Ness, with visits to Gearrannan Blackhouse…
Point and Sandwick Trust shortlisted for national social enterprise award for second consecutive year
Point and Sandwick Trust (PST) has been shortlisted for the Community Wealth Building Award at the 2026 Scottish Social Enterprise Awards, marking the second consecutive year the organisation has been recognised as a finalist. The shortlist was announced this week by…
Croft Woodlands nears 300,000 trees after a decade of planting
Nearly 300,000 native trees have now been planted across the Western Isles through Croft Woodlands, marking a decade of helping crofters, schools, community groups and landowners establish new woodland across the islands. Launched in 2016 through a partnership…
PST marks milestone £500,000 to Bethesda Hospice in a decade of giving
Community-owned wind farm, Point and Sandwick Trust (PST) has reached a significant milestone in its long-standing support for Bethesda Hospice in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, with total contributions now exceeding £500,000 over the last decade. The achievement…
Hebrides community wind farm to supply Navantia shipyards across the UK
Navantia UK has switched its Arnish, Methil and Appledore shipyards to 100% certified renewable electricity, supplied by the community-owned Point and Sandwick Trust (PST) wind farm on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides working in partnership with Engie Supply…
Point Juniors football thrives with new kit and rain jackets
Young players at Point Junior Football Club are benefiting from continued support from Point and Sandwick Trust (PST), which has funded new playing strips and rain jackets to help ensure grassroots football remains accessible, inclusive, and well-resourced for…
Giving international students a unique insight into island life
UHI North, West and Hebrides and Point and Sandwick Trust (PST) recently welcomed a group of 11 linguistics students for an international study visit exploring island life, language and culture in the Outer Hebrides. Travelling from Canada and various parts of the…
PST welcomes landmark community energy report
Point and Sandwick Trust (PST) has welcomed the publication of a major new report by the House of Commons Energy and Net Zero Committee, Get Connected: How Community Energy Can Turbocharge the Transition, which calls for greater support for community-owned energy…
Community Trusts share knowledge to strengthen support for local communities
Point and Sandwick Trust (PST) recently welcomed representatives from Galson Estate Trust to its offices as part of an ongoing commitment to strengthening collaboration between community organisations across the Western Isles. The visit provided an opportunity for…