01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC031541
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 14
- Postcode
- KA2 9HD
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Friends of Dundonald Castle SCIO (FoDC) aim to protect the future of Royal Dundonald Castle by promoting the understanding, enjoyment and education of the public as to the historical significance of the castle and the surrounding area. In acting as a community hub, we aim to involve the community, in its widest sense, in protecting their heritage.
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
- People with disabilities or health problems
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4.1 To promote the advancement of education and in furtherance thereof by (among others) the promotion of public awareness of Dundonald Castle, Dundonald, South Ayrshire, Scotland (hereinafter referred to as ‘The Castle’) in all media and the education of the public as to the historical significance of The Castle which shall include but not be limited to the education of school children and students, and 4.2 To promote the advancement of heritage and in furtherance thereof by (among others) the promotion and organisation of the use of The Castle for the benefit and enjoyment of the public, the education of the public as to the historical significance of The Castle, the provision of guided tours of The Castle and in liaison with Historic Scotland to promote and undertake such other ventures as shall be approved by Historic Scotland to further the public interest in The Castle 4.3 The advancement of citizenship and community development.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £0 | £0 | 14 | Not supplied |
| 31 December 2024 | £228,198 | £231,843 | 14 | 18 September 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £242,522 | £187,807 | 14 | 26 September 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £169,431 | £168,822 | 14 | 22 August 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £132,975 | £144,819 | 14 | 8 July 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
- Dundonald Castle Visitor's Centre, 4 Winehouse Yett, Dundonald, Ayrshire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.dundonaldcastle.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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