01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC000198
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- TD9 0QG
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Primarily to maintain a heritage centre in Newcastleton for the benefit of the local community and those from further afield with an interest in the history of the area. We hold exhibitions, displays and archives of historical documents as well as arranging special events as appropriate and assisting with research. The centre is open to the public from Easter to October and at other times on request.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
AIMS. (a) To promote the use of historical and other material relating to all aspects of Liddesdale life and history, for the information, education and benefit of the community and visitors, by arranging meetings, talks, discussions, displays, exhibitions or by any other appropriate means. (b) To encourage high standards of architecture, planning and landscape management in the district of Liddesdale. (c) To encourage the proper conservation and interpretation of the Liddesdale countryside. (d) To establish a Museum, Information and Display Centre. (e) To establish and arrange a variety of country walks in relation to the natural and historical interest of the valley. (f) To allocate sums from funds and to raise funds for the furtherance of the foregoing aims.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 September 2025 | £6,207 | £20,213 | 0 | 19 November 2025 |
| 30 September 2024 | £3,748 | £4,473 | 0 | 27 November 2024 |
| 30 September 2023 | £17,233 | £9,160 | 0 | 29 November 2023 |
| 30 September 2022 | £1,729 | £9,883 | 0 | 22 November 2022 |
| 30 September 2021 | £5,966 | £2,601 | 0 | 17 November 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- Liddesdale Heritage Centre, Old Townfoot Kirk, South Hermitage Street, Newcastleton
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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