01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC037831
- 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
- FK18 8NA
OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on 24 February 2021 as a result of the conversion of a charitable company. (Company Number: SC315209, Company Name: Balquhidder, Lochearnhead And Strathyre Community Trust Limited)
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The charity is formed to: Benefit the Communities of Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and Strathyre to secure the sustainable development within the area now and for the future. Preserve, restore and improve the environment through the provision, maintenance and development of public spaces and amenities as part of protection and sustainable development of Scotland’s natural and cultural heritage. Improve the recreation and leisure opportunities for the community and general public to increase social interaction and promote awareness of local cultural and natural assets. To advance and promote community development through working with the communities and partner organisations to deliver community place plans and to implement community projects and improvements identified within these plans.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- 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
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The organisation has been formed to benefit the Community of Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and Strathyre, as defined and encompassing all units in the postcode districts listed below (“the Community”), with the purposes listed in the sub-clauses hereto (“the Purposes”), to be exercised following the 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). FK18 8NA/8NB/8ND/8NF/8NG/8NJ/8NL/8NQ FK19 8NR/8NS/8NT/8NZ/8PR/8PS/8PT/8PU/8PW/8PX/8PY/8PZ/8NY/8NX 8PA/8PB/8PQ/8PI/8QB/8QDE/8QF/8QG 4.1 Preserve, restore and improve the environment through the provision, and sustainable maintenance and development of public spaces and amenities, as part of the protection and sustainable development of Scotland's natural and cultural heritage. 4.2 To provide facilities, events and activities to improve recreation and leisure opportunities for the Community and general public, increasing social interaction and promoting awareness of local cultural and natural assets. 4.3 Advance and promote sustainable community development through working with partner organisations to develop and deliver Community Place Plans for the BLS Community Trust area, and to implement community projects and improvements identified within the plan.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £9,726 | £9,588 | 0 | 17 July 2026 |
| 31 March 2025 | £7,022 | £12,219 | 0 | 17 July 2026 |
| 31 March 2024 | £67,962 | £45,206 | 0 | 24 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £50,101 | £66,378 | 0 | 27 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £35,100 | £23,303 | 0 | 10 January 2023 |
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
- Strathyre Village Hall, Strathyre, Callander
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://www.blscommunitytrust.org.uk/home
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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