01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC039637
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 1
- Postcode
- PH43 4RR
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We are set up to manage land and assets on the Isle of Rum, primarily in Kinloch village, to the benefit of the local residents. We provide affordable housing, manage infrastructure and generate income and jobs. We do this in a way that is sustainable for both the existing community and for a longer term vision for the community.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
To manage community land and associated assets for the benefit of the Community and the public in general as an important part of the protection and sustainable development of Scotland's natural environment, where sustainable development means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. To advance the education of the Community about its environment, culture and/or history. To promote for the public benefit 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, in areas of social and economic deprivation within the Community by the provision of housing for those who are in conditions of need and the improvement of housing in the public sector or in charitable ownership provided that such power shall not extend to relieving any local authorities or other bodies of a statutory duty to provide or improve housing.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £110,957 | £70,180 | 1 | 8 January 2026 |
| 31 March 2024 | £215,152 | £221,201 | 1 | 21 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £188,819 | £199,810 | 1 | 18 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £160,179 | £159,821 | 1 | 24 July 2023 |
| 31 March 2021 | £212,571 | £191,602 | 1 | 17 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
- Isle of Rum, Invernes-shire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.isleofrum.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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