01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC021645
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- ZE2 9AQ
OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on the 02 October 2012 as a result of a Change to SCIO application by Whalsay History Group SC021645 which was an unincorporated associatiuon registered as a charity since 21 June 1993
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
To stimulate public interest in the heritage and traditions of Whalsay within the context of Shetland as a whole. this is carried out during the summer months by opening the premises from 2 to 5 from Wed through to Sat from May to Oct and throughout the winter meeting weekly to discuss the next years display and program of events The local school is also invited to participate so as to stimulate interest with the younger generations.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- 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
To preserve, protect and advance the heritage and traditions of the island of Whalsay with a view to securing public appreciation of said heritage and traditions by means of research, study, recreation or such other means charitable in law.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £30,769 | £17,629 | 0 | 17 July 2026 |
| 31 March 2025 | £49,571 | £41,771 | 0 | 12 November 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £8,952 | £41,577 | 0 | 11 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £22,195 | £7,199 | 0 | 10 October 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £37,026 | £6,123 | 0 | 13 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
- Hillhead, Symbister, Whalsay, Shetland
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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