01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC021447
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- G12 0UP
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We were established to protect and promote the work of architect Alexander 'Greek' Thomson. We do this by undertaking casework to ensure the preservation and survival of Thomson's existing buildings, the publication of information on Thomson's work via books and newsletters, arranging talks, lectures, walks and visits to Thomson building and inspired works.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- 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
2. I. The objects of the Society shall be to protect and promote the work of the Scottish architect Alexander 'Greek' Thomson (1 81 7-1 875) 2.2. In furtherance of these objects the Society shall seek in particular to:2.2.1. Undertake case work to ensure the preservation and survival of Thomson's existing buildings. 2.2.2. Assist and advise owners and prospective owners of Thomson's buildings seeking guidance on appropriate conservation. 2.2.3. Promote and publish information on Thomson through a newsletter and by other means. 2.2.4. Promote and encourage original research on Thomson. 2.2.5. Arrange talks, lectures and visits from time to time.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £6,231 | £9,349 | 0 | 3 September 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £5,221 | £7,586 | 0 | 28 August 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £7,746 | £9,051 | 0 | 29 September 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £11,616 | £7,999 | 0 | 14 November 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £7,194 | £4,706 | 0 | 26 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
- 10 Great Western Terrace, Glasgow
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.alexanderthomsonsociety.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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