01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC012586
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- UK and overseas
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- G12 8QQ
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The aims of the Society shall be to foster and encourage the study of natural history, principally in the west of Scotland . 1. holding meetings for the exhibition of specimens and the interchange of information, the presentation of lectures, tutorials and illustrated talks on natural history. 2. Making excursions to areas of Natural History interest. 3. Publishing our journal 'The Glasgow Naturalist' 4. The maintenance of a library for use of members. 5. Seeking financial support fot the stimulation of research. 6. Encouraging environmental awareness and promoting biodiversity 7. Contributing to natural history education
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals
Constitutional objectives
The aims of the Society shall be to foster and encourage the study of natural history, principally in the west of Scotland
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2024 | £108,798 | £109,193 | 0 | 23 November 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £76,385 | £31,976 | 0 | 8 September 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £29,796 | £34,451 | 0 | 6 November 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £65,030 | £65,737 | 0 | 1 November 2022 |
| 31 December 2020 | £30,142 | £30,398 | 0 | 31 August 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
- c/o Graham Kerr Building, University Avenue, Glasgow
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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