01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC043796
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- UK and overseas
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- IV36 1DX
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Global Ecovillage Network envisions a world of empowered citizens and communities, designing and implementing their own pathways to a sustainable future, and building bridges of hope and international solidarity. Our mission is to innovate, catalyze, educate and advocate in global partnership with ecovillages and all those dedicated to the shift to a regenerative world. The Ecovillage Network frames our work around the four dimensions of sustainability, with a fifth dimension of integral design.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The organisation's purposes are: 4.1. To advance the education of individuals from all walks of life by sharing the experience and best practices gained from the networks of ecovillages and sustainable communities worldwide. 4.2. To advance human rights, conflict resolution and reconciliation by empowering local communities globally while promoting a culture of mutual acceptance and respect, effective communications, and cross-cultural outreach. 4.3. To advance environmental protection globally by serving as a think tank, incubator, international partner organization and catalyst for projects that expedite the shift to sustainable and resilient lifestyles. 4.4. To advance active citizenship and community development by coordinating the activities of regional ecovillage networks and reaching out to policy makers in order to accelerate the transition to sustainable living.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £337,624 | £342,740 | 0 | 12 June 2026 |
| 31 December 2024 | £232,070 | £271,403 | 0 | 13 July 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £379,092 | £407,997 | 0 | 26 June 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £430,725 | £516,288 | 0 | 27 September 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £556,035 | £484,055 | 0 | 28 September 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
- Lucky Star Lane, 129e High Street, Forres, Moray
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.ecovillage.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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