We are formally launching our fundraising compaign!
Heylipol Church is a landmark of Tiree’s heritage (an island in the Inner Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland), and now it is being sold. The purpose of Heylipol Community Trust is to preserve the Heylipol church building as a vibrant community hub: a warm, multi-use, year-round space that sustainably supports worship, families, wellbeing, learning, creativity, culture and community life on the island of Tiree.
The Church of Scotland has agreed to an off-market sale with Heylipol Community Trust for the valuation price of £60,000, with the sum required by 7 February 2027. Three phases of fundraising are anticipated: purchase, essential repairs, and developing the building and grounds. We urgently invite you to work together with us to ensure that this historic building remains in community hands.
Together, we can ensure that the Heylipol church building remains part of Tiree’s heritage — and its future.
The core purposes of Heylipol Community Trust
- Preserve and develop the Heylipol church building for the congregations and community of Tiree
- Provide a welcoming home and vibrant hub for congregational and community activities
- Promote Tiree’s wellbeing, health, sustainability, nature, heritage, and culture
Help preserve the Heylipol church building as a vibrant community hub
Heylipol Community Trust is seeking funding through various streams in addition to crowdfunding:
Local — Community fundraising campaigns and local events.
Private — Large donations from private funders or individuals.
Business — Community grant funding from businesses and groups.
Lottery — National Lottery Community Fund and National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Scottish — Scottish Land Fund and Baird Trust.
Church — Benefact Trust, FCC Community Action Fund, and Garfield Weston Foundation.
Diaspora — Homecoming events with USA, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia clan gatherings.
