HELP RESCUE EIGG'S
HISTORIC CHURCH
Our chance to repair, enhance, transform a unique architectural gem for everyone
to enjoy for years to come
OUR PRIZE DRAW WINNERS
On Saturday 23 November, the community gathered at Galmisdale cafe for the grand Crowdfunder prize draw which was done by 5 year old Jess Kirk and 12 year old Teaghdan MacCarthy. (See our blog picture!
The first prize - the rare Talisker bottle n 129 was won by the island's oldest resident, 94 year old Margaret Kirk (Peigi) who was delighted with her win, a very special dram to offer with family and friends at New Year, she said!
The second prize, a signed photograph of the Rum Cuillins from Lageorna by Martin Parr was won by Miranda Thomson
The third prize, the lovely log basket made and donated by All about Willow was won by Jenna MacDonald, the nursery teacher on the Isle of Eigg.
The fourth prize, was a signed copy of the newest edition of "Eigg the story of an island", 5 copies of which were donated by the isle of Eigg Craftshop,
The winners were Hilda Ibrahim, Owain Wynn-Jones, Emily and Joris Pelgrom, Hugh MacKinnon and Linda Peachey.
The fifth prize, a 6 pack of assorted Eigg Brewery biers, 3 packs of which were donated by Eigg Brewery, were won by Sally Horton, Simon Thomson and Aisling Ash brady.
Congratulations to all winners!
And many thanks to all that supported our Crowdfunder appeal and helped us surpass our target. You comments and contributions have increased our confidence that we can deliver a beautiful, state of the arts facility.
We look forward to be with you on our journey, so please join our mailing list to follow our progresses as we develop IONAD SOLAS EIGE - The SOLAS EIGE CENTRE
ABOUT US
Solas Eige is a SCIO ( Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) - SC051647.
Solas Eige was set up to purchase St Columba's church which has been put for sale by the Church of Scotland trustees, and bring it into community ownership. To prepare for the purchase, a feasability study was carried out with funding from the Scottish Land Fund to provide a solid road map for the future use of the building and its sustainability.
Solas Eige has now submitted its stage 2 application to the Scottish Land Fund for acquisition funding.
OUR VISION AND MISSIONSolas Eige is Scottish Gaelic for "Light of Eigg". This name was chosen to express our vision of how the building could becoming a shining beacon for new activities on Eigg, just as our island is a "shining light" for renewable energy. Our mission is bring the building and the land to life and become " Ionad Solas Eige "- the Solas Eige centre.
First of all, we need to make the church fit for purpose by stopping water coming through the roof and insulating it as well as dealing with rising damp. We also need to bring in water and toilet facilities and install heating compatible with our island's renewable electricity system. This is Phase 1.
Once the church is repaired, we can then transform it into Ionad Solas Eige - the Solas Eige centre, to "showcase our community's history whilst looking to our future," and create a hub for new activities that will inform, involve and inspire. This will be Phase 2.
Fair work is important for supporting people and for businessesto flourish. As one of many organisations on Eigg, Solas Eige SCIO wants to help create a culture on the island of Eigg that ensures workers are treated fairly. Solas Eige SCIO is committed to ensuring there are fairworking practices across our work. Our commitment to the Scottish Government’s. Fair Work First policy through the following statement is demonstrated through
the following statements:Tackling the gender pay gap and creating a more diverseand inclusive workplace
We believe in equity and inclusion and will seek to support peoplewith disabilities to gain work experience and develop skills. Gender pay gap
reporting will be carried out on a regular basis.Appropriate channels for effective staff voice
We have identify members of the Board of Trustees with specialresponsibility to promote an active communication to update staff and to
listen, so everyone can be engaged in and shape the future of the group and
feedback regularly to the board.Offer flexible and family friendly working practices forall workers from day one of their employment
We intent to have a strong focus on wellbeing to support asafe and healthy working environment and provide a range of flexible working
arrangements to support colleagues to flourish at work and away from it.Investment in workforce development
We will support individual development and provide a rangeof learning opportunities to support organisational success and personal
growth.Real living wage and contracts of employment
Solas Eige SCIO will do its best to provide an ethicalworkplace, based on integrity and fairness. The size and make-up of the team will
be reviewed regularly, to ensure that fixed term and casual contracts are used only where necessary. Where they are, we communicate any changes with as much notice as we can and provide access to benefits and development opportunities For everyone, regardless of contract. We would not and do not fire and re-hire staff.Work is an important part of adult life and iscritical to our wellbeing. It shapes how we live and so we are focused onmaking our workplace fulfilling, meaningful and fair. We want Solas Eige SCIOto be a great place to work, for great people.
Phase 1 - outside
Roof repaired and insulated, skews replaced, lime mortar to make the building breathe, fire door installed
(Drawing by Rural Design Architects)
Phase 1 - inside
Floor replaced, water and toilets installed
(Drawing by Rural Design Architects)
Our Fair Work statement
Work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing. It shapes how we live and so we are focused on making our workplace fulfilling, meaningful and fair. We want Ionad Solas Eige to be a great place to work, for great people.
Fair work is important for supporting people and for businessesto flourish. As one of many organisations on Eigg, Solas Eige SCIO wants to help create a culture on the island of Eigg that ensures workers are treated fairly. Solas Eige SCIO is committed to ensuring there are fairworking practices across our work. Our commitment to the Scottish Government’s. Fair Work First policy through the following statement is demonstrated throughthe following statements:
Tackling the gender pay gap and creating a more diverseand inclusive workplace
We believe in equity and inclusion and will seek to support peoplewith disabilities to gain work experience and develop skills. Gender pay gapreporting will be carried out on a regular basis.
Appropriate channels for effective staff voice
We have identify members of the Board of Trustees with specialresponsibility to promote an active communication to update staff and tolisten, so everyone can be engaged in and shape the future of the group andfeedback regularly to the board.
Offer flexible and family friendly working practices forall workers from day one of their employment
We intent to have a strong focus on wellbeing to support asafe and healthy working environment and provide a range of flexible workingarrangements to support colleagues to flourish at work and away from it.
Investment in workforce development
We will support individual development and provide a rangeof learning opportunities to support organisational success and personalgrowth.
Real living wage and contracts of employment
Solas Eige SCIO will do its best to provide an ethicalworkplace, based on integrity and fairness. The size and make-up of the team willbe reviewed regularly, to ensure that fixed term and casual contracts are used only where necessary. Where they are, we communicate any changes with as much notice as we can and provide access to benefits and development opportunities For everyone, regardless of contract. We would not and do not fire and re-hire staff.
OUR CROWDFUNDER PRIZE DRAW
Help us raise the £6000 we need as Solas Eige's contribution to buy the church.
Purchase one or more £10 ticket through our Crowdfunder's prizedraw and get a chance to win one of these very special prizes. So many chances to win, so many chances to help!
See our blog for Terms and Conditions.
OUR PRIZE DRAW IS NOW CLOSED: WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED
AFTER THE DRAW ON 23 NOVEMBER
Signed print of Lageorna washing line by Martin Parr
Martin Parr is one of Britain's best known photographers. This signed print is his iconic image of Eigg, featuring the much photographed Lageorna washing line with the Cuillins of Rum in the background
Rare bottle of single malt Talisker whisky
A very special release from Talisker distillery on Skye to mark the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust`s historic purchase of the island back in 1997. Bottled at 60% ABV, the single malt has no-age-statement or year of distillation. A limited edition of only 252 bottles making it a rare collector’s item.
All About Willow log basket
All about Willow grow their willow organically on their Eigg croft. Their award winning baskets have featured in the Outlanders series. This traditional and sturdy log basket will be an heirloom to treasure.
New edition of "Eigg, the story of an Island"
5 signed copies of the latest edition of "Eigg, the story of an island" are also to be won! This 2024 edition exclusively available from the isle of Eigg Craftshop Ltd includes a foreword by Dr Kenny Taylor, chair of the Scottish Wildlife Trust.
6 pack of Eigg Brewery IPA/Pilsner beers
3 x 6 packs of Eigg Brewery beers: IPA and Pilsner. The Pilsner (4,3%) is crisp, refreshing and golden. The IPA (5,3%) is hop-forward, straw-coloured, juicy and smooth! A great offering from Scotland's first cooperative brewery!
CONTACT INFO
KEEP IN TOUCH WITH OUR PROGRESS
Our logo is inspired by the Tree of Life stencils inside the church as well as its lancet windows and pitched roof
Solas EIge SCIO, Isle of Eigg, PH42 4RL
+44 7305046523