Point and Sandwick Trust
@pointsandwicktrust.bsky.social
The UK’s biggest community-owned wind farm, funding charitable projects of all sizes within the crofting communities of Point and Sandwick on the Isle of Lewis.
Development Director, Calum MacDonald gave evidence at the Energy Security & Net Zero Select Committee in its inquiry into Unlocking Community Energy at Scale. We know that community-owned renewables projects give much greater benefits for their local economies compared to corporate schemes.
November 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Development Director, Calum MacDonald gave evidence at the Energy Security & Net Zero Select Committee in its inquiry into Unlocking Community Energy at Scale. We know that community-owned renewables projects give much greater benefits for their local economies compared to corporate schemes.
Introducing our new, free Home Repairs Service - a practical initiative designed to keep people safe, warm & comfortable in their homes.
🏠Gutter cleaning 🛠Fixing slip and trip hazards 👨🔧Light repairs 📺Small appliance maintenance.
Click to read more!
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🏠Gutter cleaning 🛠Fixing slip and trip hazards 👨🔧Light repairs 📺Small appliance maintenance.
Click to read more!
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Home Repairs Service for Point and Sandwick households - Point and Sandwick Trust
Over the past few months, the Point and Sandwick Trust’s Energy Support Unit (ESU) has been busy helping local households with a new Home Repairs Service – a free, practical, community-focused initiat...
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November 5, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Introducing our new, free Home Repairs Service - a practical initiative designed to keep people safe, warm & comfortable in their homes.
🏠Gutter cleaning 🛠Fixing slip and trip hazards 👨🔧Light repairs 📺Small appliance maintenance.
Click to read more!
www.pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/home-re...
🏠Gutter cleaning 🛠Fixing slip and trip hazards 👨🔧Light repairs 📺Small appliance maintenance.
Click to read more!
www.pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/home-re...
We're at the #JustTransition Summit with Muirneag Consulting who operate our Energy Support Unit & do much to raise the fuel poverty agenda. Pleased to spread the word about the positive change that community energy offers & ask @johnswinney.bsky.social about fair grid access for communities.
October 29, 2025 at 11:21 AM
We're at the #JustTransition Summit with Muirneag Consulting who operate our Energy Support Unit & do much to raise the fuel poverty agenda. Pleased to spread the word about the positive change that community energy offers & ask @johnswinney.bsky.social about fair grid access for communities.
Wishing a very happy and well deserved second retirement to Tormod, a great neighbour over the years and a true gent. We're very pleased to support Urras Storas an Rubha to maintain Buth an Rubha and the important role it plays in our community. We'd be lost without it! #isleoflewis #community
October 21, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Wishing a very happy and well deserved second retirement to Tormod, a great neighbour over the years and a true gent. We're very pleased to support Urras Storas an Rubha to maintain Buth an Rubha and the important role it plays in our community. We'd be lost without it! #isleoflewis #community
"The absence of public ownership means that the bulk of long-term profits will be exported abroad." We support Future Economy Scotland for highlighting this data & their call for Scottish Government to take public equity stakes in future offshore wind projects.
www.futureeconomy.scot/scotwind
www.futureeconomy.scot/scotwind
Future Economy Scotland
Future Economy Scotland
is a non-partisan think tank that aims to create a new economy that is democratic, sustainable and just. We believe that Scotland cannot overcome the intertwined challenge...
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October 8, 2025 at 10:19 AM
"The absence of public ownership means that the bulk of long-term profits will be exported abroad." We support Future Economy Scotland for highlighting this data & their call for Scottish Government to take public equity stakes in future offshore wind projects.
www.futureeconomy.scot/scotwind
www.futureeconomy.scot/scotwind
Pleased to see @anlanntair.bsky.social receive the findings of their Greenhouse Gas Report recently. Great to know the solar panels we were involved in funding are making a meaningful contribution to their carbon footprint reduction. www.pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/an-lann... #communityenergy
An Lanntair completes first independent Greenhouse Gas Audit
An Lanntair has completed its first independently conducted Greenhouse Gas Audit, carried out by Stornoway-based Muirneag Consulting and supported by Climate Hebrides Hub. The audit provides the arts centre with its first comprehensive assessment of emissions and identifies practical measures for reducing its environmental impact. A key finding of the report is confirmation that the... Read more »
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September 29, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Pleased to see @anlanntair.bsky.social receive the findings of their Greenhouse Gas Report recently. Great to know the solar panels we were involved in funding are making a meaningful contribution to their carbon footprint reduction. www.pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/an-lann... #communityenergy
Dr Joana Nascimento has been with us from Cambridge University for the last 6 months as part of her UKRI-funded research into community sustainability. We've loved showing her how our community-owned wind farm is supporting local wellbeing & creating a sustainable infrastructure. #communityenergy
September 25, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Dr Joana Nascimento has been with us from Cambridge University for the last 6 months as part of her UKRI-funded research into community sustainability. We've loved showing her how our community-owned wind farm is supporting local wellbeing & creating a sustainable infrastructure. #communityenergy
Pleased to be involved in the visit of #RESPScotland & the National Energy System Operator (#NESO) to Lewis. Discussions centred on the transformative potential of #communityrenewables, the challenges of grid access, and the need for regulatory reform.
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NESO engagement with community-owned energy groups in the Western Isles - Point and Sandwick Trust
On August 27th and 28th, RESP Scotland representatives from the National Energy System Operator (NESO), visited Stornoway to gather insights from a wide range of local stakeholders as part of their st...
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September 9, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Pleased to be involved in the visit of #RESPScotland & the National Energy System Operator (#NESO) to Lewis. Discussions centred on the transformative potential of #communityrenewables, the challenges of grid access, and the need for regulatory reform.
www.pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/neso-en...
www.pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/neso-en...
A fantastic day out for the folk from Parkend, Mackenzie Estate, Holm, Holm Road, Melbost, Branahuie and Braighe Road with the P2B Community Association last Saturday. Great community spirit on a trip round the West Side and Ness 😃 #isleoflewis
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A great day out for P2B Community Association - Point and Sandwick Trust
The P2B Community Association’s Annual Bus Trip was a great success on Saturday, 23 August, with residents aged 60+ from Parkend, Mackenzie Estate, Holm, Holm Road, Melbost, Branahuie and Braighe Road...
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August 29, 2025 at 8:56 AM
A fantastic day out for the folk from Parkend, Mackenzie Estate, Holm, Holm Road, Melbost, Branahuie and Braighe Road with the P2B Community Association last Saturday. Great community spirit on a trip round the West Side and Ness 😃 #isleoflewis
www.pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/a-great...
www.pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/a-great...
12 minutes well worth a listen about the summers at the shielings in Point. Featuring Catriona Dunn of Comann Eachdraidh an Rubha and Calum Graham of Garrabost Mill Trust, the piece appeared on Farming today this morning. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Farming Today - 25/08/2015 - Summer at the Shielings - BBC Sounds
Crofters' memories of working, playing and praying on the moors during the summer months
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August 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
12 minutes well worth a listen about the summers at the shielings in Point. Featuring Catriona Dunn of Comann Eachdraidh an Rubha and Calum Graham of Garrabost Mill Trust, the piece appeared on Farming today this morning. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
We're pleased to announce we're shortlisted in the
@socialenterprise.scot Awards. We're finalists in the Community Wealth Building category & up against stiff competition! Read more 👇 www.pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/point-a...
@socialenterprise.scot Awards. We're finalists in the Community Wealth Building category & up against stiff competition! Read more 👇 www.pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/point-a...
August 11, 2025 at 10:03 AM
We're pleased to announce we're shortlisted in the
@socialenterprise.scot Awards. We're finalists in the Community Wealth Building category & up against stiff competition! Read more 👇 www.pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/point-a...
@socialenterprise.scot Awards. We're finalists in the Community Wealth Building category & up against stiff competition! Read more 👇 www.pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/point-a...
Point & Sandwick Trail offer a free E-bike loan scheme in our area and have availability throughout August. With men's and women's bikes, helmets and accessories available for loan, they have everything you need to explore our beautiful local area. pointandsandwicktrail.com/bike-bookings/ #hebrides
July 29, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Point & Sandwick Trail offer a free E-bike loan scheme in our area and have availability throughout August. With men's and women's bikes, helmets and accessories available for loan, they have everything you need to explore our beautiful local area. pointandsandwicktrail.com/bike-bookings/ #hebrides
Did you get our July newsletter through to your inbox on Monday? Don't miss any of our updates by signing up to receive our quarterly newsletter 👇👇👇
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July 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Did you get our July newsletter through to your inbox on Monday? Don't miss any of our updates by signing up to receive our quarterly newsletter 👇👇👇
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#communityenergy #isleoflewis #pointandsandwicktrust #hebrides #westernisles
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We are very proud to be listed as one of the UK's top 100 Social Enterprises this year! It's great to be recognised by the social enterprise sector for the work we do in support of & for the greater wellbeing of our local community. We look forward to continuing to do so for many years come. #se100
July 11, 2025 at 11:41 AM
We are very proud to be listed as one of the UK's top 100 Social Enterprises this year! It's great to be recognised by the social enterprise sector for the work we do in support of & for the greater wellbeing of our local community. We look forward to continuing to do so for many years come. #se100
We're very pleased to see the Point and Sandwick Trail E-bike loan scheme up and running. Free loan of an e-bike for use in the local area for up to 7 days with full induction from Kenny Maclean and pick up from Aros An Rubha. www.pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/e-bike-...
#ebike #westernisles
#ebike #westernisles
E-bike loan scheme relaunches in Point - Point and Sandwick Trust
A popular e-bike scheme is being relaunched in Point this summer. The loan scheme, which lends e-bikes for local use has received an upgraded online booking system, now has dedicated truck and trailer...
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July 7, 2025 at 9:29 AM
We're very pleased to see the Point and Sandwick Trail E-bike loan scheme up and running. Free loan of an e-bike for use in the local area for up to 7 days with full induction from Kenny Maclean and pick up from Aros An Rubha. www.pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/e-bike-...
#ebike #westernisles
#ebike #westernisles
It's always good to see Carol & Joanne from Bethesda Hospice, even better when we're able to hand over our annual grant of £55,000. This year included an extra £10,000 to support increasing running costs at the Hospice. www.pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/bethesd...
June 19, 2025 at 1:34 PM
It's always good to see Carol & Joanne from Bethesda Hospice, even better when we're able to hand over our annual grant of £55,000. This year included an extra £10,000 to support increasing running costs at the Hospice. www.pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/bethesd...
Our very own DJ MacSween received an MBE in the King's Honours list for his services in the Western Isles & we couldn't be more proud of him. DJ has been a huge driving force within PST and we want to wish him huge congratulations for this recognition of all his achievements. Congrats DJ! #MBE
June 18, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Our very own DJ MacSween received an MBE in the King's Honours list for his services in the Western Isles & we couldn't be more proud of him. DJ has been a huge driving force within PST and we want to wish him huge congratulations for this recognition of all his achievements. Congrats DJ! #MBE
Sgoil an Rubha have been off on their adventures again🤩. We've covered the cost of the P7 leavers trip for the last few years & love hearing about what they get up to - making rafts, bushcraft, archery, paint ball, laser tag, ten pin bowling and a trip to the cinema! #communityenergy
June 16, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Sgoil an Rubha have been off on their adventures again🤩. We've covered the cost of the P7 leavers trip for the last few years & love hearing about what they get up to - making rafts, bushcraft, archery, paint ball, laser tag, ten pin bowling and a trip to the cinema! #communityenergy
We're delighted to help fund this industrial grade, hydrogen training unit at the Stornoway campus of UHI North, West and Hebrides with income from our 100%-owned community wind farm. www.pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/point-a... #hydrogen #hydrogenscotland #communityenergyscotland
Point and Sandwick Trust grant helps make Stornoway campus a leader in Scotland for hydrogen training - Point and Sandwick Trust
UHI North, West and Hebrides has opened a newly refurbished hydrogen lab, part of the Technology and Innovation Centre at the campus in Stornoway. The opening follows a major upgrade thanks to a gener...
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June 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We're delighted to help fund this industrial grade, hydrogen training unit at the Stornoway campus of UHI North, West and Hebrides with income from our 100%-owned community wind farm. www.pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/point-a... #hydrogen #hydrogenscotland #communityenergyscotland
Well done runners, walkers and everyone who took part in Saturday's epic The Leanne Fund Run here in Point - and the amazing organisers and volunteers who make this local event so special, and colourful! We're always very pleased to lend our support and share lots of lovely photos! #hebrides
June 9, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Well done runners, walkers and everyone who took part in Saturday's epic The Leanne Fund Run here in Point - and the amazing organisers and volunteers who make this local event so special, and colourful! We're always very pleased to lend our support and share lots of lovely photos! #hebrides
Collaboration is key when it comes to unlocking community owned energy at scale and our Development Manager Calum MacDonald is joining a panel discussion at #All-Energy in Glasgow today to talk about the partnerships that enable community owned energy to succeed.
May 15, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Collaboration is key when it comes to unlocking community owned energy at scale and our Development Manager Calum MacDonald is joining a panel discussion at #All-Energy in Glasgow today to talk about the partnerships that enable community owned energy to succeed.
A big thank you to the Point & Sandwick Trail volunteers that helped Tom Clark & Laura McEwan in getting 300 new saplings into the ground on a rainy day in April. The south bank of the Allt Diobadal will be transformed by new life in the coming years!
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300 new trees line Sheshader section of coastal path - Point and Sandwick Trust
The south banks of Allt Diobadal on the Sheshader to Aird section of the Point and Sandwick Trail now has 300 newly planted trees thanks to the hard work of a volunteer group. The new trees were plant...
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May 7, 2025 at 11:05 AM
A big thank you to the Point & Sandwick Trail volunteers that helped Tom Clark & Laura McEwan in getting 300 new saplings into the ground on a rainy day in April. The south bank of the Allt Diobadal will be transformed by new life in the coming years!
www.pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/300-new...
www.pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/300-new...
Pleased to host RadioCity & show what we're doing with our community owned wind farm. They're working to harness renewables for the GarnockValleyCommunity & this was an opportunity to exchange ideas on the power of community energy. Thanks to @cescotland.bsky.social for their support. bit.ly/3GvAGA5
Showcasing the power of community renewables - Point and Sandwick Trust
Point and Sandwick Trust welcomed Kilbirnie’s Radio City Association to Lewis last week on a learning exchange between the two-community owned organisations. Funded by Community Learning Exchange and ...
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May 1, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Pleased to host RadioCity & show what we're doing with our community owned wind farm. They're working to harness renewables for the GarnockValleyCommunity & this was an opportunity to exchange ideas on the power of community energy. Thanks to @cescotland.bsky.social for their support. bit.ly/3GvAGA5
Lovely to see the P2B Community Association Lunch Clubs up and running, we're very pleased to support their work.
We'll be sure to share details of the next Lunch Club, scheduled for Wed May 7th ASAP.
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We'll be sure to share details of the next Lunch Club, scheduled for Wed May 7th ASAP.
pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/p2b-com... #sandwickhall #p2b #P2BCommunityAssociation #hebrides
P2B Community Lunch Club at Sandwick Hall - Point and Sandwick Trust
A monthly Lunch Club welcoming people from Parkend to Branahuie at Sandwick Hall kicked off with its first meet-up on Wednesday 23rd April. The afternoon was set up by the P2B (Parkend to Branahuie) C...
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April 28, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Lovely to see the P2B Community Association Lunch Clubs up and running, we're very pleased to support their work.
We'll be sure to share details of the next Lunch Club, scheduled for Wed May 7th ASAP.
pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/p2b-com... #sandwickhall #p2b #P2BCommunityAssociation #hebrides
We'll be sure to share details of the next Lunch Club, scheduled for Wed May 7th ASAP.
pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/p2b-com... #sandwickhall #p2b #P2BCommunityAssociation #hebrides
Don't forget to give us your thoughts on how the profits from our community-owned turbines should be spent.
What do you think future funding should support? What matters most to you & our community? We're asking everyone in our area to give their feedback. www.pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/communi...
What do you think future funding should support? What matters most to you & our community? We're asking everyone in our area to give their feedback. www.pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/communi...
Community Consultation 2025 - Point and Sandwick Trust
PST are seeking your input to help shape how we use our resources over the next five years. For almost 10 years, we've been investing in the local community through grant funding using the profits fro...
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April 17, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Don't forget to give us your thoughts on how the profits from our community-owned turbines should be spent.
What do you think future funding should support? What matters most to you & our community? We're asking everyone in our area to give their feedback. www.pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/communi...
What do you think future funding should support? What matters most to you & our community? We're asking everyone in our area to give their feedback. www.pointandsandwick.co.uk/news/communi...