OSCR Scottish charity profile

John Buchan Society

Known as The John Buchan Society

ActiveCharity number SC006071
Registered3 March 1979
Main locationScottish Borders
Legal formUnincorporated association

01 Identity

Scottish charity record

Snapshot 25 August 2026
OSCR charity number
SC006071
Status
Active
Regulatory type
Standard
Designated religious body
No
Geographical spread
UK and overseas
Volunteers
1-50 volunteers
Staff
0
Postcode
SP6 3DQ

02 Purpose and work

What the charity exists to do

The Society was formed to perpetuate the memory of John Buchan by bringing his achievements to the notice of the general public, and by seeking to promote a greater understanding of his life and works. The main activities undertaken in relation to the above objects are the publication of one learned journal yearly, regular newsletters, an annual dinner with an expert speaker on some aspect of John Buchan, his life and work, a biennial conference/symposium, a very active website for the promotion and marketing of his works, the production and distribution of publicly available podcasts, and the general promotion of a greater understanding and appreciation of John Buchan and his literary works, and his life.

Charitable purposes

  • the advancement of education
  • the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Beneficiaries

  • Children or young people
  • Older People

Activities

  • It carries out activities or services itself

Constitutional objectives

The objects of the Society shall be to perpetuate the memory of John Buchan by bringing his achievements to the notice of the general public, and by seeking to promote a greater understanding of his life and works. In pursuance of its objects, it shall be competent for the Society to raise and to hold funds. to seek fmancial aid from such sources as may be available. and to take any other action deemed appropriate for the furtherance of its aims and objects.

03 Annual returns

Income and expenditure history

5 periods
Year endIncomeExpenditureStaffReturn received
31 January 2026£19,568£24,218015 July 2026
31 January 2025£29,307£26,31402 April 2025
31 January 2024£19,427£15,805020 March 2024
31 January 2023£33,187£13,774023 March 2023
31 January 2022£13,934£12,67102 April 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
11 Hazel Close, Alderholt, Fordingbridge, Hampshire
Website supplied to OSCR
www.johnbuchansociety.co.uk
Parent charity
Not supplied

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05 Provenance

Source for this profile

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