01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC038573
- 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
- AB35 5YT
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
we are set up to undertake the development and operation of projects that are consistent with our charitable objectives.
Charitable purposes
- the prevention or relief of poverty
- 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
Beneficiaries
- Other defined groups
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
a) To relieve poverty among the residents within Braemar. b) To manage community land and associated assets for the benefit of the people of Braemar 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, by inter alia pursuing opportunities for economic growth through sensitive development of the natural environment. c) 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 andlor the preservation of buildings or sites of architectural, historic or other importance to the community, by inter alia exploring and developing district heating, waste management and other environmental opportunities. d) 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 own needs e) To provide, or assist in providing, recreational facilities, and/or organising recreational activities, which will be available to members of the public at large with the object of improving the conditions of life of the people of Braemar 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 by, inter alia sustaining and developing amenities and services within Braemar. 9 To advance education of the natural and built environment amongst the inhabitants of Braemar. g) To promote the protection of the environment and conservation of fauna
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 October 2025 | £134,035 | £148,551 | 0 | 8 July 2026 |
| 31 October 2024 | £343,124 | £199,330 | 0 | 15 July 2025 |
| 31 October 2023 | £214,436 | £314,292 | 0 | 19 September 2024 |
| 31 October 2022 | £1,142,814 | £242,794 | 0 | 19 December 2023 |
| 31 October 2021 | £274,506 | £151,575 | 0 | 19 September 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
- Ellangowan, Chapel Brae, Braemar, Ballater
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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