01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC029176
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- UK and overseas
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- DG3 4BL
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Our group maintains a store of information and artefacts relating to Joseph Thomson and regarding the social history of our local communities. We p5reserve these and make these items accessible to all, We organise events and open days throughout the year, and liaise with other interest groups and charities. Groups, organisations and individuals are all welcome to become supporters or friend of the Centre
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
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 aim of the Group is the advancement of the education of the public in general, and of the inhabitants of Penpont, Keir, Tynron and environs in particular, and in furtherance of this: a) To preserve and maintain Sundial Cottage, the house in Penpont in which Joseph Thomson was born and which now houses the Centre, as nearly as possible in its original condition. b) To foster a wider awareness and understanding of the accomplishments of Joseph Thomson and of the history of the local area. c) To work in partnership with other organisations to ensure the success of the Centre. d) To provide access to the Centre to the residents of Penpont, Keir, Tynron and the wider public.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Total income | Donations | Charitable activities income | Trading income | Investment income | Other income | Total expenditure | Raising funds | Charitable activities spending | Other spending | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £2,229 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £1,629 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 18 September 2026 |
| 31 March 2025 | £2,228 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £1,629 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 23 September 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £1,553 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £2,285 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 21 November 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £1,339 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £2,157 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 14 July 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £1,346 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £1,868 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 21 November 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
- Sundial Cottage, Marrburn Road, Penpont, Thornhill, Dumfriesshire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.penpontheritage.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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