01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC034376
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Scotland and other parts of the UK
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 5
- Postcode
- DG1 4UQ
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We are an independent charity that works to support a vibrant and sustainable local economy while respecting, protecting and celebrating the distinctive character, heritage and natural features of our marine and coastal area. We do this by working with people on both sides of the Solway Firth and further afield on a wide range of projects. We also contribute to development of policies for management of the coast and sea. We aim to engage with as many people as possible to help ensure that local views shape the future of the area.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- 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
The Objects of the Partnership are: (a) to promote and advance education of the public about working and living sustainably in the Solway Firth area of Southern Scotland and North West England. and (b) to preserve and protect, for the public benefit, the environment covering the land, coastal zones and waters of the Solway Firth area by seeking to guide, encourage and enhance the integration of environmental, social and economic policies including the sustainable management of pollution, waste, land reclamation, provision of public amenities and other related activities. (c) to advance the conservation and preservation of the Solway Firth and to support marine development and planning for the protection of the wider seas. and to do so either independently and/or in association with Local Authorities, environment agencies, public bodies, conservation bodies, voluntary organisations, local communities and others (hereinafter referred to as “the Objects”)
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Total income | Donations | Charitable activities income | Trading income | Investment income | Other income | Total expenditure | Raising funds | Charitable activities spending | Other spending | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £207,361 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £223,571 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 5 | 16 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £253,233 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £208,451 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 5 | 24 September 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £223,906 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £219,358 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 5 | 10 October 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £248,036 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £181,935 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 5 | 14 November 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £183,809 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £106,105 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 5 | 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
- Solway Firth Partnership, Campbell House, The Crichton, Bankend Road, Dumfries
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.solwayfirthpartnership.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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