01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC013783
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 42
- Postcode
- EH54 7AR
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Trust’s main activity is the operation and development of Almond Valley Heritage Centre (popularly known simply as “Almond Valley”). a 23 acre site centred around the historic buildings of Livingston Mill and Farm. Since its formation in 1990, the Trust has steadily added to the facilities and attractions of the Almond Valley site, progressively developing its popular appeal as a leisure destination that holds particular appeal to families with young children. Admission charges and other visitor services, such as catering, rides and gift sales, provide the Trust’s major source of revenue income. While enjoying a relaxing family day out at Almond Valley, visitors encounter experiences that promote awareness of local identity and may inspire interest in local heritage from an early age. The museum displays of the shale oil museum form part of Almond Valley’s appeal and provide a venue for families to meaningfully engage and connect with our heritage.
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 advance arts, heritage, culture and science by safeguarding and celebrating the heritage and environment of West Lothian. To preserve the heritage of Scotland’s shale oil industry by holding collections and engaging in other museum activities that reflect the national and international significance of the industry. To advance education and promote community well-being through activities that support popular engagement in heritage.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £0 | £0 | 42 | Not supplied |
| 31 December 2024 | £1,925,004 | £1,871,985 | 42 | 7 July 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £1,805,025 | £1,587,255 | 42 | 2 September 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £1,575,275 | £1,490,585 | 42 | 17 March 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £1,459,210 | £1,232,716 | 42 | 22 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
- Almond Valley Heritage Trust, Millfield, Livingston, West Lothian
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.almondvalley.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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