Our People
Muinntir oighreachd Ghabhsainn
The Galson Estate Trust is a community organisation,
run on behalf of the community, for the community.
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As well as a dedicated team of staff, the Members, Board of Directors and volunteers all work together to create a stronger, more sustainable community in North Lewis.
Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn currently employs 14 members of staff on various contracts, both full and part-time.
12 employees are based at the Business Centre and two at the Habost Amenity Site.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bòrd-Stiùiridh
The Urras board currently consists of eight directors, all of whom are elected by the Urras membership.
The directors meet once a month to discuss estate business and projects.
HAVE YOUR SAY
Membership of the trust costs £1 and ​is available to all those over 16 years of age.
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In 2022 we had 784 members of the Galson Estate Trust.
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GOT A SPARE FEW HOURS?
VOLUNTEER WITH US
The Galson Estate has a dedicated team of volunteers, both from our own membership and from outwith the community.
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Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn would not be what it is without these volunteers.