Background
Lairg and District Learning Centre was set up as a charity in 2001 to meet a demand for learning at local level. The disused school house was renovated and opened in April 2004.
Since then, our learner numbers and our range of classes and workshops have expanded year-on-year.
The Learning Centre is run by an admin team consisting of full and part-time staff and governed by a Board of Directors with considerable local expertise.
All of our Directors act in a voluntary capacity.
The Learning Centre is registered as a Scottish Charity SCO 33900 and a Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee SC381425.
Our Values
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Participation and empowerment
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Equality for all
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Self-development
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Community engagement
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Ethical behaviour
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Co-operation between enterprises
Our aims
To provide or assist in providing local facilities and resources designed to support lifelong learning and skills development.
To raise awareness of the benefits of lifelong learning and stimulate demand.
To develop pathways that encourage and allow local people to meet their potential.
To support a network of freelance tutors capable of delivering high quality learning at local level.
To promote the benefits of social enterprise for the community.
To move towards increased sustainability.
To foster a progressive learning environment among staff, directors, volunteers and learners.
Our objectives
To develop and deliver a high quality programme of learning and promote it throughout Sutherland.
To attract funding that will enable us to offer courses and workshops at subsidised or no cost for those unable to afford standard fees.
To raise a proportion of income through fee paying courses, room hire and service delivery contracts.
To build capacity in the local business community by offering targeted and bespoke training.
To support a network of freelance tutors in delivering quality local learning.