01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC044224
- 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
- AB12 5BZ
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We own and maintain a 67Ha former commercial conifer plantation. Our principle objective is to restore the wood back to largely native species and create a range of habitats to improve biodiversity. We run weekly and monthly work parties for our volunteers using hand tools only (supplied by us, incl safety gear). We sometimes hire in contractors if forest roads need maintenance or if there is significant felling to be done e.g, from storm damage. We host Mucky Boots Forest School which operates in the wood four days per week. We also frequently host other organisations incl Aberdeen University, SRUC, Grampian Fungus Group, Canicross, Carriage Driving for the Disabled. The wood is extremely popular with the general public. We raise all our own funds.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
Beneficiaries
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
7.1 The SCIO will promote, advance and further the following charitable purposes in the Community:- 7.1.1the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. 7.1.2 the advancement of citizenship or community development. 7.1.13 the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. and 7.1.4 the provision of recreational facilities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended so as to make such activities available to members of the public at large.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 August 2025 | £9,326 | £18,139 | 0 | 27 May 2026 |
| 31 August 2024 | £9,465 | £6,811 | 0 | 22 May 2025 |
| 31 August 2023 | £15,951 | £5,732 | 0 | 22 May 2024 |
| 31 August 2022 | £24,102 | £14,987 | 0 | 29 May 2023 |
| 31 August 2021 | £16,116 | £7,257 | 0 | 30 May 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
- 4 Oldman Road, Kirkton of Maryculter, Aberdeenshire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- http://maryculterwoods.com/
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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