Organisation Support
Our Approach
Our support is:
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Free at the point of access for core services
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Proportionate to need and capacity
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Designed to build long-term resilience, not dependency
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Delivered as a “critical friend” — supportive, constructive, and independent
Meet the team:
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Head of Community Impact
Hannah Barrows
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Community Development Officer
Wester Ross
Ffyona Mackenzie
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Development Officer
Jeff Zycinski
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Development Officer
Julia MacRitchie
Eligibility
Community groups and third sector organisations based in the Inner Moray Firth and Wester Ross.
(See Support for other areas in Highland)
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Delivery Method: 1:1 support delivered online or in person.
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Timescale: Varies depending on the complexity of the request and the capacity of the organisation.
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Cost: Free of charge.
Call Us: 01349 864289
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Services
Direct 1:1 Capacity Building Support
Highland TSI provides tailored, one-to-one support to help community groups and third sector organisations start, develop, and sustain their work.
Governance and Board Support
Helping organisations build strong and effective governance:
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Governing document development and review
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Good governance health checks
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Trustee skills audits
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Board administration guidance
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Policies and Procedures
Project Development
Support to shape and strengthen project ideas:
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Concept development and planning
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Community Engagement
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Risk identification and management
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“Critical friend” support on funding applications
Starting Up
Support for new and emerging groups, including:
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Advice on appropriate legal structures (e.g. SCIO, CIC)
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Constitution templates and review
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Support with registration and other start up processes
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Initial board roles and responsibilities guidance
Winding Up
Support for organisations that are closing or transitioning:
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Winding-up planning
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Closure processes and compliance
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General guidance and signposting
Facilitation
Independent facilitation for:
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Boards and committees
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Membership groups
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Community engagement processes
Other Support
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Changing legal structure
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Regulatory and reporting requirement guidance
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Decision-making
What we DO NOT provide
To ensure clarity and manage expectations, Highland TSI does not provide:
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Legal advice beyond general guidance
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Completion of full funding applications on behalf of organisations
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Delivery of core services for third sector organisations
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Specialist services where dedicated support bodies exist (e.g. social enterprise support, business planning, Development Trusts Association Scotland)
Not sure where to start?
Get in touch and we'll point you in the right direction.
Call Us: 01349 864289