Dunbeath & District Centre (D&DC) was built in 1992 by a local community group to provide a daycare setting and a focal point for the local community. The premises and land are owned by the incumbent Trustees on behalf of the community and is debt-free. In the past decade, D&DC has evolved into a
Health & Wellbeing Hub, the only one of its kind in Caithness. The Hub provides intergenerational activities both in-house and as part of an outreach blended service designed to meet the needs of its Users in the South East of Caithness.
Dunbeath & District Centre’s Organigram highlights our Volunteer led Organisation.
Dunbeath & District Centre are fully committed to paying the Real Living Wage to both our employees and ensuring our contractors also do the same.
History
1991Prospect of a Day Centre being built next to the planned Kirk Care Housing Association houses.
1991Steering Group set up to coordinate development of a Day Care Centre.
1992Dunbeath & District Day Care Centre was incorporated on 30 March 1992 by a local community group to provide a day care setting and a focal point for the local community. The premises and land are owned by the incumbent Trustees on behalf of the community and is debt-free.
1992Planning Approval obtained.
1993Acceptance of cost for new Centre £60,504.78 (includes furnishings etc).
1993First turf cut by Caithness and Sutherland MP Robert Maclennan.
1993Centre Opens its doors.
1996Plans for extension 12'4" x 12' taken to the Board, closing date for bids 10 January 1997.
1997Work completed on extension.
2005New Memorandum of Articles of Association needed for Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee.
2009Extension added to Dinning Room.
2011Extension added to Kitchen (official opening 2012).
201320 years celebration of first turf cut for the Centre.
2014Dunbeath & District Day Care Centre changed it's organisations registered name to Dunbeath & District Centre (D&DC).
2014New Dunbeath & District Centre Logo Designed & Launched.
2019COVID-19 Pandemic, Dunbeath & District Centre steps up to the demand providing a lifeline support with services developed for the community’s needs, keeping vulnerable, isolating, & shielding members - fed, cared for and connected.
2021Vision created for the Jigsaw Project, a new build 21st century Community Health & Wellbeing Hub.
2021Employment of Operational Growth Manager.
2022Jigsaw Project Community Asset Transfer (CAT) approved by The Highland Council, 30 March 2022.
2022Jigsaw Project planning permission approved by the Highland Council, 6 December 2022.
2023Collaborative working with six other Health & Wellbeing Hubs in Sutherland was officially formed under the constituted name of Hubs United Group (HUG).
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