01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC037351
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- EH6 6LB
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The purposes of The Friends of Hugh Miller are as defined in our Constitution, namely, to advance the education of the public concerning the work of Hugh Miller and to support his Museum in Cromarty.
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 promotion of equality and diversity
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Other defined groups
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
Constitutional objectives
The objects of 'The Friends' shall be to advance the education of the public concerning the name and work of Hugh Miller in the fields of Scottish science and literature, and to develop increased public interest in Scotland's heritage by supporting the Hugh Miller Museum and Birthplace Cottage, Church Street, Cromarty IVn8XA, Ross & Cromarty, Scotland.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £3,122 | £2,531 | 0 | 15 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £3,644 | £1,781 | 0 | 18 November 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £3,644 | £1,781 | 0 | 1 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £11,253 | £4,519 | 0 | 30 November 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £11,253 | £4,519 | 0 | 27 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
- 146/3, Commercial Street, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://www.thefriendsofhughmiller.org.uk/
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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