01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC017811
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- KY2 5LT
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Friends of Kirkcaldy Galleries is primarily and organisation which was established to support the work of Kirkcaldy Galleries, This support is mainly financial which can assist the Galleries in the purchasing and the conservation of art works and items in the Museum collection. Support is also given to other request for the benefit of the Galleries. In the year 2024-25 we have funded conservation and commissions totalling £11826. There exist a close working relationship between the Friends group and the staff of the Galleries . WE raise money through membership subscriptions/donations. a 50/50 Club and ad hoc fund raising events.
Charitable purposes
- 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
The education of the public in appreciation and understanding of Art and Local History, by support, assistance and improvement within Kirkcaldy Galleries. The promotion and raising of awareness of Kirkcaldy Galleries, principally its art collection and museum.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £0 | £0 | 0 | Not supplied |
| 31 March 2025 | £4,732 | £13,333 | 0 | 15 October 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £4,630 | £2,935 | 0 | 24 September 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £4,585 | £11,753 | 0 | 24 July 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £915 | £2,188 | 0 | 21 June 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
- 43 Balwearie Rd, Kirkcaldy, Fife
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.friendsofkirkcaldygalleries.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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