01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC030330
- 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
- HS2 9LT
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
For the advancement of the education of the general public,without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions,by provision of the Museum comprising the Existing Collection together with such other objects, specimens or collections as may from time to time be acquired
Charitable purposes
- 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
a) for the advancement of the education of the general public, without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions, by provision of the Museum comprising the Existing Collection together with such other objects, specimens or collections as may from time to time be acquired in accordance with the provisions of this Deed ('the Collection'), in respect of which there will be a strong presumption against the subsequent disposal of any specimen b) to provide for the protection of the specimens comprised in the Collection from deterioration, damage, loss, accidental destruction or unauthorised disposal c) to form, establish and support and to aid in the formation, establishment and support of any other charitable companies, institutions, associations, trusts or societies formed for objects similar to the objects set out above
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 February 2025 | £23,142 | £14,147 | 0 | 5 December 2025 |
| 28 February 2024 | £24,787 | £19,445 | 0 | 22 November 2024 |
| 28 February 2023 | £18,573 | £12,502 | 0 | 17 May 2023 |
| 28 February 2022 | £3,044 | £4,577 | 0 | 16 May 2023 |
| 28 February 2021 | £8,787 | £9,577 | 0 | 15 May 2023 |
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
- Bernera Museum, Breaclete, Bernera, Isle of Lewis
- Website supplied to OSCR
- http://cebernera.wordpress.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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