01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC015511
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- TD6 9ST
OSCR note: This charity intends to wind up and transfer its assets and liabilities to Bowden Public Hall, SC053991 which is a SCIO.
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
To maintain the building and its fabric in good order for the use of the village and others who may wish to hire the facilities
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The said subjects and the building erected thereon (hereinafter referered to as 'The Trust Subjects') are dedicated and sahll be held by us and our successors as Trustees in all time coming for the purposes of a village Hall for the use of inhabitants of Bowden and environs without distcintion of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures and classes, and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for said inhabitants.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £7,810 | £7,433 | 0 | 21 November 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £4,474 | £7,912 | 0 | 30 November 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £6,965 | £10,564 | 0 | 1 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £10,936 | £9,942 | 0 | 28 November 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £17,707 | £3,597 | 0 | 1 December 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
- The Manse, Tweedmount Road, Melrose
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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