01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC036484
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 12
- Postcode
- DG13 0AW
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The principal objectives of the Charity are to develop The Buccleuch Centre as a multi-purpose civic amenity which provides high quality facilities for artistic, social, community and education purposes. To improve the quality of life in Langholm through attending and participating in arts events. to organise an all year round programme of performances, events, workshops, films, talks, seminars, etc. by local and national companies. to encourage youth to make use of the facilities, organise and take part in classes an workshops and attend events targeted at them as an audience.
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
- any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Langholm and its environs without distinction whether on the grounds of sex, sexuality, political, religious or other opinions by associating the local statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities, or assist in the provision of facilities, in the terms of social welfare for recreation. To promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public in the Arts, particularly by the practice, knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the Fine Arts, Music, Opera, Dramatic Art, Dance, Film and Crafts by the provision of appropriate facilities for their presentation and practice within The Buccleuch Centre, Langholm.
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 December 2025 | £275,667 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £340,855 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 12 | 30 September 2026 |
| 31 December 2024 | £249,318 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £318,593 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 12 | 13 October 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £222,000 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £333,100 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 12 | 27 September 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £195,345 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £270,199 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 12 | 31 August 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £157,518 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £182,229 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 12 | 7 August 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
- Buccleuch Centre, Langholm, Dumfriesshire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.buccleuchcentre.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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