01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC037236
- 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
- TD12 4NF
OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on 22 October 2012 as a result of the conversion of a charitable company (SC356420, Birgham Community Development Trust)
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We raise funds & hold events for the upkeep of the Village Hall which provides a place for villagers to gather & enjoy a wide variety of clubs & meetings on offer for the benefit of their wellbeing.. For the upkeep of the village park, pavements & flower boxes to make Birgham an enjoyable place to live.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
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
The Company has been formed to benefit the community of Birgham as defined by the postcode units TD12 4NA, TD12 4Nl3, TD12 4ND, TD12 4NE, TD12 4NF, TD12 4NG, TD12 4NH, TD12 4NQ ('the Community') with the following Purposes ('the Purposes'): 3.1 To manage community land and associated assets for the benefit of the Community and the public in general following principles of sustainable development, where sustainable development means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. 3.2 To provide, or assist in providing, recreational facilities, and/or organising recreational activities, which will be available to members of the Community and public at large with the object of improving the conditions of life of the Community and following principles of sustainable development, where 'sustainable development' means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. 3.3 To advance community development, including urban or rural regeneration, following principles of sustainable development, where 'sustainable development' means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their ownneeds 3.4 To advance the education of the Community about its environment, culture, heritage and/or history. 3.5 To advance environmental protection or improvement including preservation, and conservation of the natural environment, the promotion of sustainable development, the maintenance, improvement or provision of environmental amenities for the community and/or the preservation of buildings or sites of architectural, historic or other importance to the community.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £24,247 | £27,272 | 0 | 20 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £9,270 | £26,941 | 0 | 8 November 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £25,279 | £22,148 | 0 | 22 November 2023 |
| 11 March 2022 | £6,037 | £5,908 | 0 | 20 November 2022 |
| 11 March 2021 | £29,186 | £8,461 | 0 | 20 October 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
- Cheviot View, Birgham, Coldstream
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://www.birghamvillage.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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