SID's mission is to provide suitable facilities, services and activities to cope with the challenges and opportunities the South Islay community will face in future years. SID puts creativity and entrepreneurial spirit at the heart of its work in the community.
Working across South Islay, SID empowers people by developing skills and supporting projects that create local opportunities, employment and community spirit.
SID owns and manages community buildings and land, safe-guarding these important spaces for the community, and reinvesting profits to create long-term economic, social and environmental benefits.
Formed in May, 2011, SID, as a community anchor organisation, has led the community-based regeneration of South Islay devised in consultation with the local people and organisational groups. The priorities were to improve facilities, services and employment opportunities and SID are now taking forward a variety of initiatives across a range of facilities, services and activities to deliver these aspirations.
SID have continued the vital services of the only Filling Station in South Islay, which also contains a small retail outlet, jetwash, hoover, air compressor and waste disposal unit. The motorhome park is adjacent with 12 motorhome hook-up points, and a WC, Shower & Laundry Block.
In addition, SID has worked with the Port Ellen Harbour Association in the development of new pontoon facilities at Port Ellen, and the purchase of The Old Bank building to host the new harbour showering facilities. It has also taken organisational control of the Port Ellen Playing Fields Association.
COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN
Currently Under Revision 2025
1
PLAYING FIELDS
Development of the playing fields and its facilities – including the creation of a multi-function community facility
2
KEEP PORT ELLEN TIDY
Develop projects to address litter and dog fouling in the community
3
BEACHES
Develop community-led responses to the maintenance of the beaches in the south of Islay and The Green in the centre of Port Ellen village.
4
FACILITIES
Address the lack of facilities for all ages.
5
BUSES
Proactively engage with the bus service on its performance and location of bus shelters in the centre of the village.
6
PRODUCE
Proactively engage with the Co-operative supermarket to improve the grading (price and range of products) situation.
7
COMMUNITY
Work with local groups and organisations in a mentoring and development role to help build community capacity
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STAFF
SID/SITCo Directors
Patrick McGrann: Director/Chair James McFarlane - Director/Vice Chair Dionne Johnston - Director Jackie Thomson - Director Jim Porteous - Director Jordan Paisley - Director Rosie Gordon - Director
Gordon Currie - SID/SITCo Director Ian Faggetter - SID/SITCo Director John Findlay - SID/SITCo Director Niall Kirkpatrick - SITCo Director Frazer Campbell - SITCo Director
