01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC030656
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- AB42 4GS
OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on 06 March 2017 as a result of the conversion of a charitable company (Company number: SC179541, Company name: Book of Deer: Project Ltd).
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We are a small charity based in Aberdeenshire, which was set up many years ago (about 1990) by some local people who were keen to expand knowledge of what is one of Scotland's greatest treasures, the priceless mediaeval manuscript that is The Book of Deer beyond a few enthusiasts and academics. How we do this is presented in our annual report which is attached.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- 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 organisation’s purpose is 4.1 To benefit the community of Buchan by advancing the knowledge and appreciation of the public in its history and heritage, particularly that of the medieval manuscript known as the “Book of Deer” by • the advancement of education • the advancement of community development and • the advancement of the arts, heritage, and culture
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £892 | £1,687 | 0 | 26 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £1,323 | £9,027 | 0 | 30 November 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £122,916 | £118,097 | 0 | 21 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £4,821 | £4,378 | 0 | 4 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £2,465 | £770 | 0 | 30 November 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
- 14 Academy Gardens, Mintlaw, Peterhead
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.bookofdeer.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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