01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC029305
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 2
- Postcode
- EH42 1HW
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The charity is established to manage the harbour at Dunbar for the benefit of the community. It supports the fishing industry in the town, encourages the use of leisure boats, and lays on events for the public.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
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 Company are for the benefit of the public to repair, maintain, conserve and preserve Dunbar Harbour through the necessary rebuilding and restoration thereof. To advance public education concerning the Harbour particularly concerning the older Cromwell and Victorian Harbours. To advance public education generally and to provide, or assist in the provision of, facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants of Dunbar and its , environs. To promote trade and industry for the benefit of the public.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £265,664 | £286,180 | 2 | 14 August 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £346,285 | £355,687 | 2 | 3 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £293,751 | £283,397 | 2 | 10 August 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £342,564 | £332,191 | 2 | 8 August 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £315,395 | £325,067 | 2 | 5 October 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
- McArthur's Store, Victoria Street , Dunbar, East Lothian
- Website supplied to OSCR
- dunbarharbourtrust.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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