š Pay, Power & Potential: Why Local Jobs Matter (and Why Your Support Does Too)
- GCI info@glenuigcommunityinn.org
- Apr 15, 2025
- 2 min read
Weāve got big news. Thatās us officially accredited as a Scottish Living Wage Employer! š
What does that mean? It means weāve made a formal, public commitment to fair pay for fair workāand we now have the badge to prove it.
But this isnāt just about a logo. Itās about our values. About community wealth. About why this buyout matters.

A Living Wage, Right Here in Glenuig
As a small rural business with big heart, weāre proud to pay above the minimum wageāand now, weāve joined a growing movement of over 3,500 Scottish employers who are doing the same. That includes charities, cafes, social enterprises and FTSE 100 companies.
But in Glenuig, it matters even more.
Living Wage accreditation helps us:
š¼ Provide secure, year-round local employment
š± Create entry-level jobs for young people with training and real progression
š§” Offer flexible, fairly-paid work that supports our staffās wellbeing
š” Keep more money circulating locallyāinstead of draining out of our communities
And it's just the beginning.
A Community-Owned Future Starts with Fair Work
We believe that the best businesses are rooted in people. In care, community and sustainability. Thatās why weāre working hard to bring Glenuig Inn into community ownershipāso it can thrive long-term as a social enterprise that puts people before profit.
When you support the buyout, you're helping us:
Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā š Secure a local employer that already pays the real Living Wage
Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā š§ Create more jobs, training and apprenticeships for local young folk
Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā š§ Grow a stronger, more resilient rural economy for everyone
So How Can You Help?
Weāve got until Monday 21st April 2025 to reach our Ā£300,000 maximum share offer goal. Here are three ways you can make a difference:
1. Buy a share (from £25 for local applicants!) and become part of this powerful community movement
2. Make a donation (either via direct donation or our popular crowd funder) ā every penny helps us reach the finish line
3. Spread the word ā tell your pals, your granny, your workmates!
This buyout isnāt just about bricks and mortar. Itās about making Glenuig a better place to live and workāfor generations to come.




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