Stonehouse Heritage Group

Constitutional objectives

The objectives and aims of the SHG shall be: 1. To research, collect and collate, transcribe and document all areas of the heritage and family history of Stonehouse (Lanarkshire) and to make the information available to Members and the public via its website and other publications. 2. The aims of the Group shall be for charitable purposes only and in particular to promote the advancement of education by providing access to informal learning opportunities in the study and protection of the local heritage in and around Stonehouse. In furtherance thereof the Group will. i. Monitor current developments within the local community and, by its research, communication and education, provide a safeguard for the heritage of Stonehouse. ii. Engage with the community to investigate / celebrate the areas of hidden past. iii. Provide assistance to anyone researching family history of anyone previously from Stonehouse. iv. To promote, support, develop and represent the interests of the “SHG” members. v. To provide training for SHG members where finances permit. vi. Work with former residents or families with links to Stonehouse and other likeminded groups. vii. Not to discriminate by age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and religion.