01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC041529
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 1
- Postcode
- DD1 3LA
OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on 17/04/2015 as a result of a Change to SCIO application by Dundee Museum of Transport SC041529, which was an unincorporated association registered as a charity since 02/06/10.
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The charity's objectives are as follows: - to advance and promote heritage and education of the general public and inhabitants of Scotland in a common effort and by establishing a transport museum.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- 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
4.1 To advance and promote heritage and education of the general public and inhabitants of Scotland in a common effort and by establishing a Transport Museum 4.2 To bring together, hold, adequately house, conserve and document a collection vehicles of historical significance 4.3 To purchase and refurbish Maryfield Tram depot in Dundee which is of historic interest to house the museum 4.4 To stimulate interest in the Museum as a focal point of education and recreation and of historic interest, thereby improving the amenities available to the community and the general public 4.5 To display and publicise the collection for public benefit 4.6 To provide volunteering opportunities (for members and non-members) which are both rewarding for the volunteer and of benefit to the organisation
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £672,793 | £212,771 | 1 | 18 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £611,237 | £218,128 | 1 | 22 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £498,264 | £289,297 | 1 | 13 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £269,616 | £199,117 | 1 | 28 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £231,213 | £166,310 | 1 | 13 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
- Unit 10 Market Mews, Market Street, Dundee
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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