01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC015292
- 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
- PA34 4AL
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
to maintain the islands heritage through operating a museum
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 makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
(FIRST) For payment of the expenses of creating and administering the Trust including the preparation and registration of this Trust Deed. (SECOND) The Trustees are directed to appeal for additional funds for the purpose of this Trust. (THIRD) The Trustees shall maintain and operate a Folk Museum on the Island of Iona which is currently established in the former Church of Scotland Manse. To assist in achieving this object the Trustees shall have the power to acquire by lease or otherwise suitable accommodation both for the Museum and for the temporary and permanent employees needed to staff the Folk Museum.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £77,343 | £60,233 | 0 | 15 May 2026 |
| 31 December 2024 | £76,588 | £72,719 | 0 | 16 April 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £65,005 | £75,625 | 0 | 20 May 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £53,182 | £47,344 | 0 | 5 July 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £57,465 | £42,592 | 0 | 15 July 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
- Simmers & Co Ca, Albany Chambers, Albany Street, Oban
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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