01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC031754
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- AB15 9AT
OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on the 30 October 2014 as a result of a Change to SCIO application by Aberdeen And District Beekeepers' Association SC031754, which was an Unincorporated Association registered as a Charity since 09 May 2001.
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
To advance education through promoting the study and development of apiculture, and to advance the heritage, culture and science of beekeeping amongst its membership and throughout the wider community. The Association maintains a working apiary in central Aberdeenshire which is used to promote the practical aspects of beekeeping. The Association undertakes a wide range of educational events, including talks and practical apiary-based demonstrations and training courses, which are open to all ADBKA members and occasionally to other Associations and/or interested members of the public. Members are encouraged to study for Scottish Beekeepers Association qualifications in beekeeping. The Association provides support to members in their beekeeping activities and disseminates information about the importance of bees and beekeeping throughout the area of operation. A library of books on beekeeping is maintained and made available to Association members.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4.1 The purpose of the Association is to advance education through promoting the study and development of apiculture and to advance the heritage, culture and science of beekeeping amongst its membership and throughout the wider community.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £15,376 | £7,289 | 0 | 23 March 2026 |
| 31 December 2024 | £12,760 | £8,062 | 0 | 25 May 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £12,067 | £7,645 | 0 | 26 March 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £11,429 | £5,726 | 0 | 14 June 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £9,314 | £5,848 | 0 | 27 August 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
- 5 Baillieswells Drive, Bieldside, ABERDEEN
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.aberdeenbeekeepers.net
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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