01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC035165
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 4
- Postcode
- AB51 4FY
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
To advance the education of the public and in particular the local community in the cultural, historical and natural heritage of the Garioch and its environs. This is achieved by its museum presence and knowledgeable volunteer guides who give tours to groups varying from youth to adult groups. A small staff provide a cafe and cater for events. We also welcome visiting exhibitions.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The company's objects are: 2.1.1 to advance the education of the general public, and in particular the local community, in the cultural, historical and natural heritage of the Garioch and its environs through (but not limited to) the operation of Garioch Heritage Centre. and 2.1.2 to advance heritage through (but not limited to) collecting donations of local history and source materials of a diverse nature and making these available to the general public.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2025 | £229,326 | £205,939 | 4 | 29 April 2026 |
| 31 July 2024 | £170,741 | £195,927 | 4 | 20 June 2025 |
| 31 July 2023 | £175,999 | £215,473 | 4 | 31 May 2024 |
| 31 July 2022 | £197,850 | £237,958 | 4 | 27 April 2023 |
| 31 July 2021 | £568,426 | £173,699 | 4 | 30 April 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
- Garioch Heritage Centre, Loco Works Road, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.gariochheritage.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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