01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC032029
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- UK and overseas
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 2
- Postcode
- KW16 3PQ
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Promote and develop in Orkney and elsewhere, general and specialist interest in the history of the Longhope Lifeboat and the Lifeboat Institution in general. the history of seafaring in Orkney elsewhere. the cultural, social and domestic and seafaring history of Orkney. Operate, manage, control, administer, maintain and develop the Longhope Lifeboat Museum and any other premises associated therewith in every respect as may seem appropriate including the operation of a shop or other establishment. Develop the Longhope Lifeboat Museum and establish and provide recreational, educational and entertainment facilities.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- 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
To advance the education of the public, in Orkney and elsewhere, in the history of the Longhope Lifeboat, the Lifeboat Institution in general, the history of seafaring in Orkney and elsewhere and the cultural, social and domestic and seafaring history of Orkney.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2024 | £69,703 | £86,802 | 2 | 30 September 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £15,665 | £14,805 | 2 | 9 May 2025 |
| 31 December 2022 | £26,121 | £24,446 | 2 | 28 September 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £12,781 | £15,404 | 2 | 6 February 2023 |
| 31 December 2020 | £13,976 | £11,822 | 2 | 9 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
- Sea Cottage, Longhope, Orkney
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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