01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC040794
- 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
- KW17 2QL
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Preservation and restoration of St Ninian's Church and its use as a community resource.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of religion
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
To advance the education of the public in Orkney and elsewhere, in the history of St Ninian's Church and the historical, cultural and social development of the local community. To use the St Ninian's building as a community resource for religious, artistic, cultural, educational and social activities. Maintain the building of St Ninian's Church and preserve its heritage for the benefit of the community. Maintain the building's integrity as a place of worship. Establish and maintain a community space for activities including musical events, craft and educational workshops, exhibitions and social functions. To carry out any other activities in furtherance of the above objects.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £7,115 | £7,315 | 0 | 10 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £7,276 | £4,635 | 0 | 6 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £5,070 | £5,657 | 0 | 18 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £3,101 | £2,174 | 0 | 23 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £5,580 | £7,499 | 0 | 30 December 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
- Park House, Deerness, Orkney
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.deernessorkney.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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