01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC039753
- 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
- AB51 0NF
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Garden was officially opened by T.V. Personality, Jim McColl of Beechgrove Garden on 27th September, 2008 and named “The William Forsyth Community Garden” after William Forsyth who was born in Oldmeldrum in 1737 and became a gardener of great renown at a time of great achievements in horticulture. We have therefore now more or less fulfilled the objectives of providing a Community Garden that gives (1) visitors a place of tranquillity and beauty with impressive views of Barra Hill and the Bennachie range beyond, while enjoying gentle exercise walking around the paths (2) to create an impressive gateway to those entering or passing through Oldmeldrum (3) for use by educational groups studying the bio-diversity of the local area. (4) provide opportunities for young people to gain work experience while assisting with establishing the garden and with ongoing maintenance.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- 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
3.1 .1 The provision of recreational facilities, with the object of improving conditions of life, available to members of public at large. 3.1.2 The advancement of citizenship and community development, including the promotion of civic responsibility and volunteering. 3.1.3 The advancement of environmental protection and improvement. 3.1.4 The advancement of education. BUT ACTIVITIES IN FURTHERANCE OF STILL TO BE ADDED
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2025 | £4,764 | £1,646 | 0 | 11 February 2026 |
| 31 May 2024 | £1,412 | £1,608 | 0 | 7 February 2025 |
| 31 May 2023 | £255 | £3,108 | 0 | 24 February 2024 |
| 31 May 2022 | £4,610 | £1,263 | 0 | 15 February 2023 |
| 31 May 2021 | £0 | £196 | 0 | 20 January 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
- Orcadia, 3 Wellpark, Daviot, Inverurie
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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