01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC021371
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Scotland and other parts of the UK
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 10
- Postcode
- ZE2 9ED
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Unst Heritage Centre was set up to preserve the cultural heritage and history of the most northerly inhabited island in Scotland. Items are displayed in the centre which is open from the beginning of May until the end of September each year. An example of this is Unst Lace, which has a separate display in the Centre. The crafts of spinning and knitting are regularly undertaken to encourage participation.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The Trustees shall hold the Trust Fund In Trust (a) for the advancement of education of the general public, without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions, by provision of the Museum comprising such objects, specimens or collections as may from time to time be acquired in accordance with the provisions of the Deed ('the Collection'), in respect of which there will be a strong presumption against the subsequent disposal of any specimen. (b) to provide for the protection of the specimens comprised in the Collection from deterioration, damage, loss, accidental destruction or unauthorised disposal. (c) to form, establish and support and to aid in the formation, establishment and support of any other charitable companies, institutions, associations, trusts or societies formed for objects similar to the objects set out above.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £62,204 | £95,597 | 10 | 1 June 2026 |
| 31 December 2024 | £68,369 | £88,357 | 10 | 19 April 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £83,403 | £58,554 | 10 | 3 June 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £84,590 | £64,263 | 10 | 2 May 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £34,718 | £42,525 | 10 | 22 September 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
- Haroldswick, Unst, Shetland
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.unstheritage.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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