01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC042087
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 3
- Postcode
- RG17 0QZ
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Based In St Abbs, the charity was created to act as a free information hub and historical archive for both visitors to St Abbs and local residents. The charity aims to preserve the history, cultural heritage and the unique natural environment of the area, while encouraging sustainable tourism. This is achieved by collecting and showcasing local artefacts in a high quality, purpose built, contemporary visitor centre. Staff are on hand to educate and inform, whether it be practical help and advice to visitors, or answering questions on local history and the natural surroundings. The charity hosts educational events, and works with like-minded local and regional charities to support and promote the central message of preservation of both local heritage and the natural environment.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
To promote and advance education, culture, heritage, community development and environmental protection in the village of St Abbs through the provision of a Visitor Centre dedicated to celebrating , promoting and increasing awareness of and education about the heritage of St Abbs and in particular its history and tradition of fishing and maritime matters, its distinct environmental features including its distinct flora and fauna and its nationally important sea-bird breeding colonies and marine reserve. and to promote such similar charitable purposes, objects or institutions and in such proportions and manner as the Trustees shall think fit.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Total income | Donations | Charitable activities income | Trading income | Investment income | Other income | Total expenditure | Raising funds | Charitable activities spending | Other spending | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 February 2025 | £69,408 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £76,100 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 3 | 13 October 2025 |
| 28 February 2024 | £66,038 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £65,117 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 3 | 15 November 2024 |
| 28 February 2023 | £81,275 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £89,332 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 3 | 26 November 2023 |
| 28 February 2022 | £64,595 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £61,356 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 3 | 25 November 2022 |
| 28 February 2021 | £36,197 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £39,972 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 3 | 24 November 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
- North Standen House, North Standen, Hungerford, Berkshire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- http://www.stabbsvisitorcentre.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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