01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC044137
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 15
- Postcode
- DG8 6JR
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Biosphere Partnership is involved in conservation of natural resources in the local area, promoting cultural heritage and contributing to the health and well-being of the community
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
4 The SCIO’s purposes are for the advancement of education, community development, science, environmental protection and improvement, and care for the heritage of the Biosphere area. 4.1 In fulfilling these purposes, the SCIO will ensure that all of the policies, actions and activities result in the maintenance of the designation of UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and achieve the Biosphere Partnership’s Vision “to demonstrate our passion for living in a way that benefits people and nature”. Furthermore, the SCIO will act in accordance with the principles embodied within Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Charter (current version) as appended to this Constitution.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £886,958 | £798,223 | 15 | 28 September 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £818,628 | £748,054 | 15 | 20 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £586,750 | £522,210 | 15 | 15 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £412,509 | £304,440 | 15 | 16 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £155,177 | £125,048 | 15 | 18 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
- 37 Queen Street, Newton Stewart
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.gsabiosphere.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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