01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC028244
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- EH421EN
OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on 3 February 2016 as a result of the conversion of a charitable company (Company number: SC189003, Company name: John Muir Birthplace Trust).
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Trust was established to inspire people to understand and be inspired by John Muir to value and protect the natural environment and to understand its crucial role in our survival. We can look to John Muir and others to create a new story for our future and for our communities The Trust is collaborating with East Lothian Council and other community groups to expand the scope and reach of JM Birthplace facility to encompass conversations about climate change and nature, drawing on the legacy of Muir. We are in the process of expanding the existing exhibition, aiming to – • to build on the current exhibition’s invitation to visitors to follow in Muir’s footsteps….the current final panel on the top floor encourages visitors … “Over to you..” • to inspire and motivate people to take action in whatever way feels right to them towards creating a thriving planet with thriving communities for all. We are working to expand the Birthplace networks by becoming an 'Eco Museum'.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The objects of the Trust shall be to advance the education of the public concerning the life and works of John Muir and particularly concerning the ideals of environmental conservation propounded by him.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 June 2025 | £33,366 | £31,919 | 0 | 3 February 2026 |
| 12 June 2024 | £3,101 | £4,880 | 0 | 19 November 2024 |
| 12 June 2023 | £17,622 | £21,135 | 0 | 13 February 2024 |
| 12 June 2022 | £5,134 | £4,222 | 0 | 13 February 2023 |
| 12 June 2021 | £1,247 | £5,723 | 0 | 9 February 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
- 27 High Street, Dunbar, East Lothian
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.jmbt.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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