01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC012718
- 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
- PH1 5HJ
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Society aims to advance the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of natural science, the natural and historic environment and related subjects, by means of meetings, lectures, excursions and other events and by the provision of books, maps and other materials for the use of its members and the wider community.
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 carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
(3) OBJECTIVES: The Society’s objectives are to advance the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of natural science, the natural and historic environment and related subjects, by means of meetings, lectures, excursions and other events and by the provision of books, maps and other materials for the use of its members and the wider community.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 February 2026 | £13,468 | £9,660 | 0 | Not supplied |
| 28 February 2025 | £24,438 | £23,256 | 0 | 27 October 2025 |
| 28 February 2024 | £14,351 | £12,017 | 0 | 15 June 2024 |
| 28 February 2023 | £4,709 | £3,751 | 0 | 4 September 2023 |
| 28 February 2022 | £6,370 | £2,635 | 0 | 31 August 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
- 29 Balhousie Street, Perth
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.psns.org.uk/
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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