Sanday Development Trust our journey to community asset ownership

Kettletoft Regeneration Project It’s a long, long road… Are you listening? Help! I need somebody! I’ve learnt my lesson We have a vision So what’s next?

Kettletoft Regeneration Project

Kettletoft Regeneration Project

Kettletoft Regeneration Project 2010 Village in general decline 2014 Two key properties placed on the market for sale 2015 Community consultation confirmed that the state of the village was the number 1 concern for residents (July) Visit by HIE – Claire Munro and Chessa (September) OIC identified the old Harbour Master’s House for disposal Structural survey undertaken Early discussions started with sellers of the properties It’s a long, long road…

Kettletoft Regeneration Project

Kettletoft Regeneration Project 2010 Village in general decline 2014 Two key properties placed on the market for sale 2015 Community consultation confirmed that the state of the village was the number 1 concern for residents (July) Visit by HIE – Claire Munro and Chessa (September) OIC identified the old Harbour Master’s House for disposal Structural survey undertaken Early discussions started with sellers of the properties It’s a long, long road…

Kettletoft Regeneration Project 2016 Invited to apply to Scottish Land Fund (January) Started working on SLF application Put the feasibility study, business planning, community consultation and valuations out to tender Application submitted for SLF stage one funding Application approved (September) Consultants started work (October) Application submitted for SLF stage two funding (December) 2017 Application approved (January) Harbour House purchased (March) It’s a long, long road…

Kettletoft Regeneration Project your community Are you listening? CONSULT COMMUNICATE To ensure the community comes together

Are you listening? 2010 Village in general decline 2014 Two key properties placed on the market for sale (October) 2015 Community consultation confirmed that the state of the village was the primary concern for residents (July) Visit by HIE – Claire Munro and Chessa (September) OIC identified the old Harbour Master’s House for disposal Structural survey undertaken (October) Early discussions started with sellers of the properties 2016 Invited to apply to Scottish Land Fund (January) Started working on SLF application Put the feasibility study, business planning, community consultation and valuations out to tender Application submitted for SLF stage one funding Application approved (September) Consultants started work (October) Application submitted for SLF stage two funding 2017 Application approved (January) Harbour House purchased (March) Planning the layout of property

Kettletoft Regeneration Project Word of Mouth – in the pub, shops, etc Posters – everywhere! Speak to groups Updates in local newsletters Radio Orkney The Orcadian Website Facebook/Twitter Open afternoon/drop in session Stand/display at other events Events to keep interest when it all goes quiet your community Are you listening?

Kettletoft Regeneration Project It sometimes feels like it but… …YOU ARE NOT ALONE Board of directors/trustees Consultants DTAS HIE/SLF advisor HIE – local support Local councillor Other community groups VAO Help! I need somebody!

Kettletoft Regeneration Project It will take longer than you think Use the support and help that’s there Clear your diary Don’t reinvent the wheel You’ll always forget something Get your tender absolutely perfect Keep communicating You can’t make everyone happy People don’t always do what you expect If you can’t do something, don’t panic – there’s always someone who can! I’ve learnt my lesson…

We have a vision Harbour House Offer as a gateway house, potential incomers can ‘try before they buy’ on the island Yard Cleared and cleaned up – family recreation area – play equipment, seating, pretty planting Kettletoft Stores Renovate the structure throughout, offer retail and office space in the downstairs – coupled with business support to help local residents start and develop their own businesses

Kettletoft Regeneration Project Finalise renovation plans for Harbour House Apply to Islands’ Housing Fund for support towards the renovation costs of Harbour House Agree the sales for the remaining properties Apply for funding to support the costs of bringing these sites back into use too Employ a project manager so I don’t have to do it all Start delivering real community benefit So what’s next?

Kettletoft Regeneration Project It’s really hard work and some days you’ll wonder why you bother But it is worth it 

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