01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC011194
- 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
- KA3 5AP
OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on 29 October 2014 as a result of a Change to SCIO application by Stewarton & District Historical Society SC011194 which was an unincorporated association registered as a charity since 12 April 1979.
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Stewarton and District Historical Society Main items from the Historical Society are the Museum now held in the Stewarton Area Centre, and the and the monthly talks held in the Lesser Hall also part of the Stewarton Area Centre. All the Historical Society staff are are volunteers. The Museum displays a range of exhibits (both temporary and Permanent) which bring to life social life the social history of Dunlop, Fenwick, Kilmaurs and Stewarton. Local history is a powerful tool in the construction of identity. Written or spoken stories make the connection for people to their chosen area and the ability to be able to view images of previous generations is invaluable to cement this connection. We have a plethora of photographs covering all sorts of subjects and our museum volunteers will gladly help your search, just ask, they are there for you.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
To promote and encourage general interest in the study and knowledge of history in the District, Parish and Town of Stewarton by obtaining and recording details of Stewarton and District past and present. collecting and preserving historical artefacts and exhibiting our collection to the public thereby providing advancement of education, community development and heritage.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Total income | Donations | Charitable activities income | Trading income | Investment income | Other income | Total expenditure | Raising funds | Charitable activities spending | Other spending | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 August 2025 | £1,707 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £1,376 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 27 May 2026 |
| 31 August 2024 | £1,534 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £1,819 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 22 March 2025 |
| 31 August 2023 | £2,469 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £2,903 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 4 March 2024 |
| 31 August 2022 | £874 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £886 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 11 April 2023 |
| 31 August 2021 | £502 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £400 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 14 March 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
- Stewarton and District Museum, Stewarton Area Centre, Avenue Street, Stewarton, East Ayrshire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.stewartonhistoricalsociety.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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