01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC015396
- 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
- KY13 9HN
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The aim of the Michael Bruce Memorial Trust is to keep alive the memory of the ‘Gentle Poet of Lochleven’ Michael Bruce (1746-67) for the benefit of the cultural heritage of Scotland in general and Kinross-shire in particular. This is achieved through various means including: maintaining and making accessible to the public the cottage (and its gardens) where Michael Bruce was born and died. mounting exhibitions. maintaining a website dedicated to the poet. the publication of books, articles, information leaflets and promotional material. running annual events. conducting tours and educational activities for school children and awarding grants to them for related activities. conducting fundraising events.
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
The aim of the Michael Bruce Memorial Trust is to keep alive the memory of the ‘Gentle Poet of Lochleven’ Michael Bruce (1746-67) for the benefit of the cultural heritage of Scotland in general and Kinross-shire in particular.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £4,242 | £5,399 | 0 | 24 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £1,670 | £1,511 | 0 | 20 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £1,170 | £1,403 | 0 | 6 November 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £15,556 | £2,672 | 0 | 31 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £2,729 | £1,454 | 0 | 8 November 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
- Arnotlea, Main Street, Kinnesswood, Kinross
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.michaelbrucepoet.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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