Shetland Charitable Trust

Extra funds for SRT would be unfair to other local charities

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Shetland Charitable Trust (SCT) has reluctantly turned down a request from Shetland Recreational Trust (SRT) for extra funds to continue operating all eight leisure centres and pools.

SCT stands by record of support for Shetland Recreational Trust

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Shetland Charitable Trust (SCT) is confident it has acted responsibly in supporting Shetland Recreational Trust (SRT) during its financial troubles. SCT chair Robert Leask said:

Statement from Shetland Charitable Trust re Scalloway Pool

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Shetland Charitable Trust (SCT) is aware that services provided at Scalloway Pool are to transfer to other SRT sites. It is disappointing when a sport or leisure centre has to close.

Another £10m to wing its way to good causes in Shetland

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Shetland Charitable Trust has awarded over £10 million in grants for next year to support 32 valued community services. The Large Grant Scheme has increased its payout by £1m over the past two years.

Peerie Gathering 2025

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Last week saw us host the inaugural Peerie Gathering, at the fantastic Shetland Museum & Archives.

Trust offers two bites at the charitable funding cherry

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Two grant funds have opened up to local community groups this week.

Safety concerns at Garrison Theatre force cancellation of Christmas panto

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100

The Christmas pantomime has been cancelled after construction works prevented access to its traditional home in the Garrison Theatre.

Belmont House sale donation will preserve other parts of Unst heritage

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100

The Unst Boat Haven and Heritage Centre is to receive the lion’s share of grant money generated from the sale of the restored Belmont House in the same island.

Strong growth in invested funds despite volatile world markets

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Funds invested globally by Shetland Charitable Trust (SCT) climbed in value to £489.4 million last week. That’s up more than £58m since the start of the financial year in April.

2025 SCT Annual General Meeting

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 11:28:00 +0100

Annual General Meeting … Notice is hereby given that the 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shetland Charitable Trust will be held at 11.45am on:

Extra cash on offer to large community organisations

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Shetland Charitable Trust is looking for interest in £100,000 which is available for extra grants next year under its Large Grant Scheme.

Cash could breathe new life into old stones

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100

One-off grants are being offered to help save and improve important old buildings and structures in Shetland, particularly in the North Isles.

Trust seeks fresh talent

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Shetland Charitable Trust (SCT) is on the lookout for two talented new trustees to help in its mission to improve the quality of life in Shetland.

SCT Seeks New Trustees

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

We are looking for enterprising and upbeat individuals to join Shetland Charitable Trust as volunteer trustees.

Community groups offered incentive to try something a bit different

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 10:08:28 +0000

A brand-new grant scheme is being launched to spark new ideas and fresh ways of working by Shetland community groups and charities.

Large SCT grants will support services that enhance Shetland life

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 09:21:28 +0000

Shetland Charitable Trust (SCT) has announced £9.67 million in grants to support 28 charity services and trusts which aim to make Shetland life better.

SCT boosts spending on community organisations

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:55:02 +0000

Shetland Charitable Trust (SCT) is to spend an extra £810,000 on community grants next year as its new five-year financial plan kicks in.

Community cash on offer to small charitable organisations

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:54:35 +0000

A fund offering grants of up to £5,000 for small community groups in Shetland has opened to applications for financial year 2025/26.

SCT chair points to the benefits of community good fortune

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 08:57:35 +0100

The £9 million spent each year by Shetland Charitable Trust on sport, leisure, elderly care and support for voluntary organisations “makes a real difference” in a small place like Shetland…

Funding for a better future

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:18:37 +0100

Community funder aiming for bigger bang from its bucks.

Charities in line for grant payouts of nearly £9 million

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:48:00 +0000

Charities supported by Shetland Charitable Trust (SCT) will benefit from grants of up to £9 million next year, trustees have confirmed.

Shetland Charitable Trust sees gradual recovery of investment funds

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:27:52 +0100

Community funds invested by Shetland Charitable Trust (SCT) to pay for improving life in the islands have climbed £19.4 million so far this financial year, reaching £396.4m.

Solicitor and retired vet volunteer as trustees

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:07:40 +0100

Shetland Charitable Trust (SCT) has appointed two new voluntary trustees.

Chance for charities to bid for share of £128,000

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:23:04 +0100

Shetland Charitable Trust (SCT) is inviting local charities to apply for a share of around £128,000 still available from its Main Grant Scheme for next year.

Departing chair was ‘tremendous asset’ to Shetland Charitable Trust

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 09:59:37 +0100

Shetland Charitable Trust (SCT) has bid farewell to chair Dr Andrew Cooper after four years at the helm and eight years as a voluntary trustee on one of Scotland’s biggest charities.

Fisheries expert signs up with Shetland Charitable Trust

Fri, 05 May 2023 09:33:01 +0100

Prominent local scientist Beth Mouat is joining the board of trustees of Shetland Charitable Trust (SCT).

Community trust seeks fresh talent

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 14:47:00 +0000

Shetland Charitable Trust (SCT) is on the lookout for talented new trustees to help oversee its mission to improve the quality of life in Shetland.

Voluntary sector secures funding for next year's activities

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 13:45:00 +0000

Voluntary sector secures funding for next year's activities

Local groups in line for £8.7m payout by Shetland Charitable Trust

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:23:00 +0000

Grants worth £8.7 million have been awarded to 27 projects and charitable organisations by Shetland Charitable Trust (SCT) for next year.

Trust plans £17.9 million spend

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:19:00 +0000

Trust plans £17.9 million spend despite early year losses on the stock markets

2022 Annual General Meeting

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 11:03:43 +0100

The rescheduled 2022 Annual General Meeting of the Shetland Charitable Trust will be held on Thursday 6 October 2022 at 11.45am.

Four fresh faces bring Shetland Charitable Trust up to full strength

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0100

Four people have signed up as new trustees on Shetland Charitable Trust, the community charity spending Â£16.4 million this year on services to enhance quality of life in Shetland.

Cash boost for small community groups across Shetland

Thu, 05 May 2022 13:58:58 +0100

Fifteen small community groups are receiving grants of up to Â£5,000 from a funding scheme run by Shetland Charitable Trust (SCT).

Staff Recruitment - Finance & Grants Assistant

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 19:08:27 +0100

Shetland Charitable Trust is looking for an experienced Finance & Grants Assistant to join the c.Â£450m charity.

Do you relish the challenge? SCT seeks new trustees

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:25:53 +0000

The search is on for community-minded islanders with the right blend of experience and vision to help shape the future of Shetland Charitable Trust.

Increased grant awards will provide support worth £8.6m across Shetland

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 08:31:00 +0000

Shetland Charitable Trust (SCT) is to pay out increased grants worth £8.6 million to help fund 29 major projects and charity organisations next year.

Funding pot open to small community groups

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 14:51:22 +0000

Small community groups in Shetland can bid for grants of up to £5,000 from a funding stream opening to applications on 1st December.

Funding boost for community scheme offering interest-free loans

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 14:50:15 +0000

A successful loan scheme which has helped scores of Shetland community groups get their special projects over the line is to be enhanced with a pot of up to £1.5m to call upon.

SCT grant spend jumps to £16.4m next year as major building repair scheme is speeded up

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 14:48:46 +0000

Shetland Charitable Trust (SCT) is to dramatically increase its grant spending by nearly £6.7m next year, awarding a total aid package of £16.4m across its three funding schemes.

Investment Growth means bigger spend for Shetland Charitable Trust

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:15:41 +0100

Shetland Charitable Trust (SCT) is to boost spending by an extra £3 million next year thanks to unexpectedly large earnings from its investments.

Five community projects share £20k boost from Shetland Charitable Trust

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 16:20:57 +0100

Five small charities are to enhance their activities with help from grants of up to £5,000 from Shetland Charitable Trust.

Funds will help keep sports and leisure buildings in tip-top shape

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0100

Shetland Charitable Trust (SCT) is planning to offer an extra Â£12 million in grants to repair and improve the many popular venues and sports centres it funded for the community over the years.

Trust rides high on stock market surge

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0100

Shetland Charitable Trust (SCT) earned Â£130 million more than expected during the last financial year, propelling its overall value to Â£458m.

Funding boost for small community groups across Shetland

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:06:27 +0100

Twelve small community groups are to receive grants of up to £5,000 from the first round of a new-look funding scheme run by Shetland Charitable Trust.

Trust to support twice as many Shetland charities

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 09:56:00 +0000

Shetland Charitable Trust is to pay out grants worth £8.3 million to help fund 26 local projects and organisations next year.

New faces join district heating company

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 16:40:11 +0000

Shetland Heat Energy & Power Ltd (SHEAP) has strengthened its management board with the addition of two new directors.

£1.3m safety net in place to help protect jobs and services

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 16:39:05 +0000

Shetland Charitable Trust has put in place a £1.3m safety net to help four of Shetland's biggest charities which are struggling to cope with the loss of customers during Covid-19 restrictions.

Shetland MRI Scanner Appeal to receive £½ million grant

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 15:41:14 +0100

Shetland Charitable Trust has approved a one-off payment of £500,000 to Shetland Health Board Endowment Fund for its MRI Scanner Appeal.

Doors open to new bids for share of around £8.4m a year

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 11:31:50 +0100

Shetland Charitable Trust launches its new-look Main Grant Scheme on Monday with an annual estimated budget of £8.4 million to spend.

Shetland Charitable Trust agrees additional grant funding

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 11:54:12 +0100

Over half a million pounds in extra grant aid is being paid out by Shetland Charitable Trust to boost services for vulnerable and disadvantaged people in the islands.

Trust Meeting Postponed

Thu, 28 May 2020 09:15:52 +0100

The Shetland Charitable Trust Meeting due to take place on 4 June 2020 has been postponed until 9 July 2020.

Trust reopens funding scheme to help tackle inequality and social exclusion

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:38:25 +0100

Shetland Charitable Trust is reopening its additional grant scheme on 1st May…

Trust set to issue core funding support for new financial year

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 12:30:34 +0000

Shetland Charitable Trust is preparing to pay out its core funding grants to local charities and community organisations, which will help keep them going during the coronavirus crisis.

Positive response to trust's offer of extra grant cash

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:36:09 +0000

Shetland Charitable Trust has received 29 eligible bids to share £881,000 a year in extra grant funds to help tackle inequality and social exclusion in the islands.

Trust opens doors to funding bids

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 08:51:24 +0000

New funds are on offer to charitable organisations in Shetland to improve peopleâ€™s quality of life by addressing clear need or filling gaps in existing services or activities.

Healthy trust may offer extra million after bouncing back to sustainability

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 10:49:46 +0100

Shetland Charitable Trust proposes to make up to one million pounds a year extra available to fund good projects in the community after steering its reserves back to over Â£300 million for the first…

2019 Annual General Meeting

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 09:12:37 +0100

The 2019 Annual General Meeting of Shetland Charitable Trust will be held on Thursday 12 September 2019at 6.30pm in Islesburgh Community Centre, Lerwick, Shetland

MRI scanner appeal

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 14:21:22 +0100

Responding to public discussion on a potential contribution by Shetland Charitable Trust to the MRI scanner appeal.

New Chair elected as four new Trustees take places on Board

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 10:04:25 +0100

Dr Andrew Cooper is the new Chair of Shetland Charitable Trust, while Margaret Roberts will serve as Vice Chair.

Growth in value of Trustâ€™s market investments

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 15:51:38 +0100

The value of Shetland Charitable Trustâ€™s externally managed investments was Â£282 million at the end of the financial year 2018-19.

Chair hands on secure and sustainable Trust

Fri, 31 May 2019 09:47:00 +0100

The Chair of Shetland Charitable Trust, Bobby Hunter, will hand on a secure and sustainable organisation when he stands down on 31 May.

Viking Energy Wind Farm

Fri, 31 May 2019 09:41:00 +0100

Shetland Charitable Trust will earn a preferred annual return on its investment in the VikingEnergy Wind Farm without having to commit further funds to the project should it proceed.

Shetland Charitable Trust to Recruit New Trustees

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 16:04:55 +0000

Shetland Charitable Trust is recruiting new Trustees to serve on its board.

Shetland Charitable Trust receives Healthy Working Lives Gold Award

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 10:30:07 +0000

Shetland Charitable Trust is delighted to have been awarded the Gold Healthy Working Lives award, having previously received the bronze and silver awards in 2009 and 2014 respectively.

Shetland Islands Council and Shetland Charitable Trust sign landmark deal

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 14:56:00 +0100

Shetland Islands Council (SIC) and Shetland Charitable Trust (SCT) have today (Tues) signed a landmark deal which sees the local authority acquire Shetland Leasing & Property Developments Ltd…

2018 Annual General Meeting

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 12:37:57 +0100

The 2018 Annual General Meeting of the Shetland Charitable Trust will be held on Tuesday 11 September 2018 at 6.30pm in Islesburgh Community Centre, Lerwick, Shetland.

Shetland Charitable Trust appoints Vice Chair and two new Trustees

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 11:30:20 +0100

At their meeting held on 14 June 2018, Shetland Charitable Trust Trustees unanimously appointed Dr Andrew Cooper as Vice Chair.

New investment strategy pays dividends

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 12:25:20 +0100

Shetland Charitable Trustâ€™s new investment strategy is proving its worth, with externally managed investments returning Â£27 million (11%) in the latest financial year.

Shetland Charitable Trust to recruit new trustee to complete board

Fri, 27 Apr 2018 09:48:54 +0100

Shetland Charitable Trust is recruiting a new Trustee to its board and contribute towards the Trustâ€™s work of improving the quality of life for people in Shetland.

Trustees praise positive contribution of funded bodies to Shetland life

Fri, 15 Sep 2017 08:46:57 +0100

Trustees of Shetland Charitable Trust today praised the achievements of its funded bodies in enhancing the quality of life in the islands.

Trust funds show strong growth

Fri, 15 Sep 2017 08:45:00 +0100

The value of Shetland Charitable Trustâ€™s investments increased by more than Â£30 million in the financial year to March.

2017 Annual General Meeting

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 10:40:00 +0100

The 2017 Annual General Meeting of the Shetland Charitable Trust will be held on Thursday 14th September 2017 at 6.15pm in The Bowlers Bar, Clickimin Leisure Complex, Lerwick.

Big rise in the value of Trustâ€™s investments

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 09:31:17 +0100

The value of Shetland Charitable Trustâ€™s investment funds increased by Â£40 million in the last financial year, a return of almost 20 per cent.

New Trustee opts not to take his place on board

Mon, 24 Apr 2017 12:17:00 +0100

Newly-selected trustee Malcolm Younger has informed Shetland Charitable Trust Chairman Bobby Hunter that he will not be taking up his place on the board.

Shetland Charitable Trust appoints four new trustees

Fri, 21 Apr 2017 16:48:55 +0100

At their meeting held on 20 April 2017, Shetland Charitable Trust Trustees unanimously appointed four new trustees after adopting its new governance arrangements.

Trustees agree to implement new governance arrangements following OSCR approval

Fri, 21 Apr 2017 15:26:23 +0100

Shetland Charitable Trust has passed a resolution giving effect to the reorganisation scheme approved by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) on 5th April.

OSCR approval for governance arrangements

Thu, 06 Apr 2017 10:00:00 +0100

Chairman of Shetland Charitable Trust Bobby Hunter said:

Support for Garrison Theatre to continue as community input grows

Fri, 10 Mar 2017 14:34:00 +0000

Shetland Charitable Trust and Shetland Arts will continue their support for theGarrison Theatre until at least 2020 when the current arrangements will bereviewed.

Shetland Charitable Trust to Recruit New Trustees

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 12:04:00 +0000

Shetland Charitable Trust is recruiting new Trustees to serve on its board.

Trust Chair praises work of councillor-trustees

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 12:29:38 +0000

Shetland Charitable Trust chairman Bobby Hunter last night paid tribute to the â€œenormous contributionâ€ made to the organisation by councillor-trustees.

Charity Reorganisation

Mon, 16 Jan 2017 09:25:00 +0000

Shetland Charitable Trust has applied to the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) for approval of a reorganisation scheme.

Trustâ€™s investments grow in volatile market conditions

Thu, 24 Nov 2016 14:46:00 +0000

Buoyancy in the financial markets helped the value of Shetland Charitable Trustâ€™s investments grow by Â£19 million in the six months up to the end of September this year.

Trustees agree funding worth more than Â£8 million for 2017-18

Thu, 24 Nov 2016 14:44:00 +0000

Trustees of Shetland Charitable Trust today approved funding worth more than Â£8 million for the care for the elderly, arts, heritage, sport and a range of voluntary and other groups in the Isles.

Steering Group seeks views on future of Garrison Theatre

Thu, 06 Oct 2016 14:34:00 +0100

A major survey has been launched to gather the publicâ€™s views on the future of the Garrison Theatre.

Trust reduces spending as value of investments fall

Fri, 16 Sep 2016 16:28:00 +0100

Shetland Charitable Trust succeeded in reducing spending to planned levels in 2015-16.

Trust Deed updated

Fri, 16 Sep 2016 16:27:00 +0100

A series of technical changes have been made to the Shetland Charitable Trust Deed to prepare the ground for the introduction of the new governance arrangements and ensure it complies with the 2005…

2016 Annual General Meeting

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 12:18:40 +0100

The 2016 Annual General Meeting of the Shetland Charitable Trust will be held on Thursday 15th September 2016 at 6.30pm in The Bowlers Bar, Clickimin Leisure Complex.

OSCR rules Trust acted correctly over Commercial Road property sale

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 15:25:00 +0100

The charities regulator OSCR has ruled that trustees of Shetland Charitable Trust and directors of SLAP acted properly in relation to the sale of the site at Commercial Road in Lerwick.

Two new directors chosen for SHEAP board

Mon, 18 Jul 2016 09:19:00 +0100

Two new directors have been appointed to the board of Shetland Heat Energy and Power Ltd (SHEAP), which runs the Lerwick District Heating Scheme.

Trustees appoint new Fund Manager

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 12:38:00 +0100

Shetland Charitable Trust has appointed a new fund manager as it seeks to generate more money for the benefit of the community.

Chair of SHEAP stands down

Thu, 09 Jun 2016 15:47:00 +0100

The Chair of Shetland Heat Energy and Power Ltd, Andrew Blackadder, has decided to stand down from the board after three years.

Governance Review - Update by Chair of Audit and Governance Advisory Committee

Thu, 12 May 2016 12:55:00 +0100

My purpose in this article is to clear up some of the misunderstandings that have arisen in public and media discussion of the latest reforms to Shetland Charitable Trust.

Trustees free to accept or reject governance recommendations

Mon, 09 May 2016 09:35:00 +0100

Trustees will be free to accept or reject recommendations made in a report following a review of Shetland Charitable Trust’s governance arrangements.

Trustees to discuss governance proposals

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 15:11:00 +0100

Trustees of Shetland Charitable Trust will debate proposals for the future governance of the Trust at their meeting next month.

Funding identified for Citizen's Advice Bureau core services

Wed, 23 Mar 2016 11:00:00 +0000

Shetland Islands Council (SIC) and Shetland Charitable Trust (SCT) have been working closely with Shetland Islands Citizen’s Advice Bureau (SICAB) over recent months…

New investment strategy agreed by Shetland Charitable Trust

Thu, 18 Feb 2016 13:57:00 +0000

Shetland Charitable Trust has agreed a new investment strategy that seeks to generate more money for the benefit of the community.

Complaint to OSCR by HNP regarding SCT and SLAP

Wed, 10 Feb 2016 10:24:00 +0000

Shetland Charitable Trust Chairman Bobby Hunter said: “The Trust is content that it has acted in accordance with charity and company law with respect to its relationship with SLAP.

Shetland Leasing and Property Developments Ltd (SLAP)

Thu, 04 Feb 2016 15:58:00 +0000

Shetland Charitable Trust has given its full backing to the directors of SLAP over their handling of the sale of the site at Commercial Road in Lerwick.

Charitable Trust agrees funding worth Â£6 million for 2016-17

Thu, 17 Dec 2015 16:42:00 +0000

Shetland Charitable Trust today approved disbursements of more than Â£6 million in 2016-17 for the arts, leisure, sport and heritage, and for voluntary and other groups in the isles.

Charitable Trust agrees budget for 2016-17

Thu, 10 Dec 2015 12:34:00 +0000

Shetland Charitable Trust has agreed to reduce spending in 2016-17 by just under £400,000 as it continues to bring the amount it hands out into line with its income.

Viking board contracts extended

Thu, 10 Dec 2015 12:31:00 +0000

Shetland Charitable trust is to extend the contracts of the three members of the Viking Energy Shetland LLP board for a further two years.

Two new directors for SHEAP

Thu, 12 Nov 2015 12:31:00 +0000

Two new directors have been appointed to the board of Shetland Heat Energy and Power Ltd (SHEAP), which runs the Lerwick District Heating Scheme.

Trust to miss out on return of oil income

Thu, 12 Nov 2015 12:29:00 +0000

Shetland Charitable Trust will miss out on the return of rental income as a result of BP’s decision to ship oil from the Schiehallion field direct to market.

Trust investments hit by stock market volatility

Thu, 12 Nov 2015 12:28:00 +0000

Volatile world stock markets mean the value of Shetland Charitable Trust’s investments has decreased by more than £13 million in the first six months of the year.

2015 Annual General Meeting

Wed, 26 Aug 2015 11:30:00 +0100

The 2015 Annual General Meeting of Shetland Charitable Trust will be held on Thursday 10th September at 11.30am in Islesburgh Community Centre, Room 12.

Shetland Charitable Trust respond to the news Sustainable Shetland are to attempt an appeal

Thu, 07 Aug 2014 15:55:00 +0100

Shetland Charitable Trust Chairman Bobby Hunter responded to the news that Sustainable Shetland will now attempt an appeal to the Supreme Court.

2014 Annual General Meeting

Wed, 06 Aug 2014 11:37:00 +0100

The 2014 Annual General Meeting of Shetland Charitable Trust will be held on Thursday 11th September at 12 noon in Islesburgh Community Centre, Room 12.

2013 Annual General Meeting

Mon, 05 Aug 2013 10:52:00 +0100

The 2013 Annual General Meeting of Shetland Charitable Trust will be held on Thursday 12th September at 12 noon in Islesburgh Community Centre, Room 12.

Charities Regulator ends special monitoring of Trust

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:08:00 +0100

Trustees were informed this week by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) that it has now closed its enquiry…

Historic day as independent trustees take up seats

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:32:00 +0000

For the first time since it was set up more than 35 years ago…

Governance of Shetland Charitable Trust - Appointment of Independent Trustees

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:53:00 +0100

Trustees of Shetland Charitable Trust have decided to appoint eight independent trustees.

Governance of Shetland Charitable Trust's Subsidiary Companies

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:30:00 +0100

Trustees of Shetland Charitable Trust have decided to appoint three non-executive directors to the Boards of Shetland Leasing and Property Developments Ltd (SLAP)…

Reminder - Charity Reorganisation

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:14:00 +0100

Objections to the Trust's Reorganisation Scheme must be lodged with the Scottish Charities Regulator (OSCR) by 19 April 2012.

Viking Energy wind farm has been given Consent

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:41:00 +0100

The Viking Energy wind farm on Shetland has been given the go-ahead by Scottish Government Ministers.

November 2011 - January 2012 Grant Awards

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:43:00 +0000

During November & December 2011 and January 2012, Shetland Charitable Trust made several grant awards. Details of which can be found on the press release.

September & October 2011 Grant Awards

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:19:00 +0000

During September & October 2011 Shetland Charitable Trust made several grant awards. Details of which can be found on the press release.

June, July & August 2011 Grant Awards

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:23:00 +0100

During June, July & August 2011 Shetland Charitable Trust made several grant awards. Details of which can be found on the press release.

SCT Governance Review

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:13:00 +0100

Shetland Charitable Trust is changing the way it is governed, as a result of a change in the law.

April & May 2011 Grant Awards

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:07:00 +0100

During April & May 2011 Shetland Charitable Trust made several grant awards. Details of which can be found on the press release.

Opinion of Senior Counsel dated 25 March 2011 re Constitution of Shetland Charitable Trust

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:38:00 +0100

Opinion of Senior Counsel dated 25 March 2011 re Constitution of Shetland Charitable Trust

November 2010 - March 2011 Grant Awards

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:52:00 +0100

Between November 2010 and March 2011 Shetland Charitable Trust made several grant awards. Details of which can be found on the press release.

Best Year Ever for Trust Investments

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:43:00 +0000

Shetland Charitable Trust experienced its best ever return on investments during the lastfinancial year, new figures reveal.

SCT and SIC appoint QC

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 10:02:00 +0000

Shetland Charitable Trust and Shetland Islands Council have jointly appointed Mr Roy Martin QC to provide advice on options relating to the governance of the Charitable Trust.

October 2010 Grant Awards

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:04:00 +0000

In October, Shetland Charitable Trust made several grant awards. Details of which can be found on the press releases.

August/September 2010 Grant Awards

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:14:00 +0100

In August and September, Shetland Charitable Trust made several grant awards. Details of which can be found on the press releases.

Trust hosts Energy Summit

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:19:00 +0100

Shetland Charitable Trust is co-ordinating and hosting an Energy Summit for local agencies to conserve energy & save public money.

Trust assists Scouts to travel to Holland

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:21:00 +0100

Shetland Charitable Trust assists local scout group to travel to Holland.

Trust invests in Vunk Fest festival of non-traditional arts and music

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:59:00 +0100

Shetland Charitable Trust helps fund local festival if non-traditional arts and music.

May 2010 Grant Awards

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:56:00 +0100

In May Shetland Charitable Trust funded 9 grants with a total amount of £5,860.

Trust to invest more locally to maintain healthy funds

Wed, 12 May 2010 12:22:00 +0100

Shetland Charitable Trust to invest more locally to maintain healthy funds.

April 2010 Grant Awards

Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100

In April Shetland Charitable Trust funded 9 grants with a total amount of £10,388.

March 2010 Grant Awards

Wed, 05 May 2010 11:57:00 +0100

In March Shetland Charitable Trust funded 6 grants with a total amount of £7,577.

Trust helps local groups complete SRDP projects

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Shetland Charitable Trust helps local groups complete SRDP projects.

February 2010 Grant Awards

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

In February Shetland Charitable Trust funded 10 grants with a total amount of £19,239.

January 2010 Grant Awards

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

In January Shetland Charitable Trust funded 10 grants with a total amount of £16,124.

December 2009 Grant Awards

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

In December Shetland Charitable Trust funded 3 grants with a total amount of £1,728.

Healthy Working Lives Award for SCT Staff

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

SCT staff have recently received a Bronze Award as part of the Healthy Working Lives Award Scheme.

SCT Annual Accounts to 31 March 2009

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The latest Annual Accounts for Shetland Charitable Trust are now available online.

November 2009 Grant Awards

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

In November Shetland Charitable Trust funded 7 grants with a total amount of £39,915.

SCT Future Governance Proposals for Public Comment

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

SCT is proposing to alter the way it is governed, as a result of a change in the law.

October 2009 Grant Awards

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

In October Shetland Charitable Trust funded 3 grants with a total amount of £4,292.

September 2009 Grant Awards

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

In September Shetland Charitable Trust funded 3 grants with a total amount of £4,292.

August 2009 Grant Awards

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

In August Shetland Charitable Trust funded 4 grants with a total amount of £6,027.

July 2009 Grant Awards

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:51:00 +0100

In July Shetland Charitable Trust funded 13 grants with a total amount of £16,244.

Shetland Charitable Trust Donates To Clan Appeal

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Recently Shetland Charitable Trust has donated £250,000 to CLAN 1 2 3.