01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC000706
- 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
- IV3 8AD
OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on 11 November 2016 as a result of the conversion of a charitable company (Company number: SC103787, company name:Merkinch Community Centre Association).
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The past period has been one of continued bookings albeit on a downward trajectory, and it was felt that it was time to close the charity, handing over the management of the building to Highlife Highland (HLH) and the Highland Council.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
- People with a particular ethnic or racial origin
- Other defined groups
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4.1 To promote the wellbeing and benefit of the residents and inhabitants of the Merkinch area of Inverness and its environs by associating with local authorities, local clubs and voluntary organisations, members, residents and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions and quality of lives for said residents and inhabitants. 4.2 Without prejudice to the foregoing to operate and manage the building known as Merkinch Community Centre and co-operate with any local authority in the maintenance and management of the Centre in furtherance of the purposes mentioned at 4.1 above.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 August 2025 | £260,222 | £368,245 | 0 | 24 March 2026 |
| 31 March 2024 | £112,181 | £121,737 | 0 | 25 October 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £144,204 | £145,321 | 0 | 16 January 2024 |
| 31 March 2022 | £91,001 | £80,354 | 0 | 18 January 2023 |
| 31 March 2021 | £18,310 | £43,984 | 0 | 22 December 2021 |
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
- Coronation Park, Inverness
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.merkinchcommunitycentre.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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