1. Sanday Development Trust
our journey to community asset ownership

2. 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?

3. Kettletoft Regeneration Project

4. Kettletoft Regeneration Project

5. 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…

6. Kettletoft Regeneration Project

7. 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…

8. 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…

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

10. 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

11. 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?

12. 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!

13. 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…

14. 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

15. 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?

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

17. Questions?