Our People
Muinntir oighreachd Ghabhsainn
The Galson Estate Trust is a community organisation,
run on behalf of the community, for the community.
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As well as a dedicated team of staff, the Members, Board of Directors
and volunteers all work together to create a stronger, more sustainable community in North Lewis.
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Click on the links below to find out more about the people of Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn.
Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn currently employs 14 members of staff on various contracts, both full and part-time.
12 employees are based at the Business Centre and 2 at the Habost Amenity Site.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bòrd-Stiùiridh
The Urras board currently consists of 8 directors, all of whom are elected by the Urras membership.
The directors meet once a month to discuss estate business and projects.
HAVE YOUR SAY
Membership of the trust costs £1 and ​is available to all those over 16 years of age.
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In 2022 we had 784 members of the Galson Estate Trust.
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GOT A SPARE FEW HOURS?
VOLUNTEER WITH US
The Galson Estate has a dedicated team of volunteers, both from our own membership and from outwith the community.
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Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn would not be what it is without these volunteers.