01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC036088
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- DG7 2HP
OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on 10 December 2019 as a result of the conversion of a charitable company (Company number: SC273136, company name: Gatehouse Development Initiative).
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Gatehouse Development Initiative exists for the benefit of the Gatehouse Community and provides a framework for the development of projects within the community. Amongst a range of benefits, the GDI can save smaller projects the need to be formally established in their own right, can provide support with fundraising, provide insurance, indemnity cover and public liability cover, and provide book-keeping/accountancy services. Meetings are open to all and membership of the GDI to all Gatehouse residents or anyone with an interest in the development of the community. New members and suggestions for new projects are always welcome. Many community groups are represented at meetings which provides for a useful exchange of ideas, and for reporting on the progress of current projects. Most projects are run by project managers who are often the initiator of an idea and who may have their own project team.
Charitable purposes
- 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
The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 The promotion for the benefit and welfare of the public of Gatehouse of Fleet, whether living in the burgh or within the parishes of Anwoth and Girthon, without distinction of age, sex, sexuality, religious, political or other opinions, by the following means :- 4.2 To advance citizenship, community development and regeneration by using money from any source including grants (e.g. from any government, commercial or charitable source according to criteria and need as defined from time to time for projects (Cultural, Economic, Employment, Educational, Environmental, Recreational, Social Well-being) that will benefit and or enhance the community.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2024 | £255,905 | £310,348 | 0 | 29 September 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £229,011 | £141,875 | 0 | 26 September 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £24,999 | £29,899 | 0 | 28 September 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £26,453 | £41,997 | 0 | 27 September 2022 |
| 31 December 2020 | £109,807 | £25,210 | 0 | 9 December 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
- 56 High Street, Gatehouse of Fleet, Kirkcudbrightshire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.gatehouse-of-fleet.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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