01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC029267
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Scotland and other parts of the UK
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- DD2 5HW
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The DMFF Society was set up to organise and run an annual Festival in Dundee, to advance public education in mountain environments, and in activities undertaken in mountainous areas. This includes showing films, with presentations by guest speakers on all aspects of mountaineering and mountain-related activities, and on wider exploration of the outdoor world. The Festivals also have photographic and art displays, and stalls set up and operated by voluntary organisations, clubs and retailers, and workshops are often held. The Festival is held over 2/3 days and is open to the public, with tickets sold for the film and presentation sessions. 2026 will be the 42nd consecutive year of the DMFF Festival, with the exception of the Covid years.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of health
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- the advancement of public participation in sport
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
- any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes
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 Society are to advance public education in mountain environments and various activities undertaken in mountainous areas world wide, by : Promoting an annual mountain film festival Holding workshops in mountain photography, art and literature, and Providing opportunities for Scottish climbers and other voluntary organisations to make presentations at the festival.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 March 2026 | £13,859 | £16,134 | 0 | 11 April 2026 |
| 15 March 2025 | £16,301 | £15,244 | 0 | 3 June 2025 |
| 15 March 2024 | £13,637 | £17,350 | 0 | 27 August 2024 |
| 15 March 2023 | £14,065 | £15,077 | 0 | 25 August 2023 |
| 15 March 2022 | £6 | £455 | 0 | 5 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
- North Cottage, Invergowrie, Dundee
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.dmff.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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