01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC008747
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 5
- Postcode
- IV25 3SF
OSCR note: Previous legal name Dornoch Heritage SCIO from 22 November 2011 to 25 June 2025. The SCIO was incorporated on 22 November 2011 as a result of a Change to SCIO application by SC008747 Dornoch Heritage Society, which was trust registered as a charity since 19 March 1984.
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Historylinks is an independent museum with the mission 'To Keep the Dornoch Story Alive'. We research and exhibit many aspects of the history and culture of Dornoch. geological, archaeological and social. We offer a wide range of heritage activities, talks and tours for the local community and for visitors to Dornoch with a view to making the enjoyment and learning from heritage accessible to all. We have developed an on line archive which is well used by students, academics and the wider public from many parts of the world.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4. The organisation is formed to benefit the community of Dornoch as defined by the Royal Mail, all postcodes within the IV25 postcode sector. 5. The organisation’s main purposes are: 5.1. The advancement of education relating to the history of Dornoch (and adjoining areas of the Highlands if relevant). 5.2. The advancement of heritage and culture relating to Dornoch (and adjoining areas of the Highlands if relevant). 5.3. The maintenance of a museum in Dornoch to make the above heritage accessible for all to enjoy. 5.4. To promote community engagement and to encourage heritage research within the community.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £0 | £0 | 5 | Not supplied |
| 31 March 2025 | £270,851 | £463,594 | 5 | 22 October 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £470,105 | £56,256 | 5 | 9 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £61,969 | £56,794 | 5 | 6 July 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £69,756 | £69,694 | 5 | 12 September 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
- Historylinks Museum, The Meadows, Dornoch, Sutherland
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://www.historylinks.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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