01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC032994
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- UK and overseas
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- PA28 6ER
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The objects of the Trust shall be to foster and encourage the pursuit of ornithology for the benefit of the public and to advance the education of the public by the study of the natural history of Sanda Island in the Region of Strathclyde. This will be achieved in so far as consistent with the capability of the Trust at the time by: (1) Manning the Bird Observatory and Field Station on Sanda Island. (2) Gathering information on the birds, other animals, plants, archaeology and the history of Sanda Island. (3) Publishing reports on the work and progress of the Sanda Bird Observatory and Field Station. (4) Assisting with the training of ornithologists in field craft and ringing. (5) Carrying out other acts or functions consistent with the attainment of the objects of the Trust.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
- the advancement of animal welfare
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
To foster and encourage the pursuit of ornithology for the benefit of the public and to advance the education of the public by the study of the natural history of Sanda Island in the Region of Strathclyde.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2024 | £196 | £1,373 | 0 | 17 February 2025 |
| 31 December 2022 | £600 | £550 | 0 | 17 February 2025 |
| 31 December 2021 | £5,395 | £0 | 0 | 17 February 2025 |
| 31 December 2019 | £600 | £227 | 0 | 17 February 2025 |
| 31 December 2018 | £600 | £400 | 0 | 17 February 2025 |
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
- 33 Longrow, Campbeltown, Argyll
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.spanglefish.com/sandaislandbirdobservatory
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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