01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC004669
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- EH12 7AX
OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on 19 November 2015 as a result of a Change to SCIO application by SC004669 - Edinburgh Natural History Society, which was an unincorporated association registered as a charity since 19 February 1917.
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The charity is set up to advance education in natural history. This is acheived by outdoor and indoor meetings, social media posts, and an annual Journal.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The Organisation's purpose is to advance education by natural history excursions, talks and related activities, including social media.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2025 | £2,455 | £1,692 | 0 | 24 October 2025 |
| 31 July 2024 | £22,117 | £2,358 | 0 | 29 October 2024 |
| 31 July 2023 | £1,854 | £1,910 | 0 | 26 October 2023 |
| 31 July 2022 | £1,908 | £1,803 | 0 | 10 November 2022 |
| 31 July 2021 | £2,055 | £1,276 | 0 | 2 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
- 32 Downie Grove, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.edinburghnaturalhistorysociety.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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