01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC044673
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- KW14 7XN
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
To maintain the pristine condition of the rivers of the far north east of Scotland for the preservation of the indigenous aquatic species therein. The bedrock of the Trust's work is scientific research, incl: habitat & electrofishing surveys to assess/monitor abundance. monitoring water quality (eg. stream chemistry, temperature, flow) & health of the aquatic insects within. monitoring the impact of external features (eg. climate change, installation and operation of terrestrial and marine infrastructure, particularly for renewable energy) in the vicinity of rivers and with potential to interfere with migratory salmon returning to native rivers). We work closely with local environmental organisations such as the Flow Country Partnership, fishery boards & academia, maintaining an extensive database of knowledge to support the region on aquatic issues, and providing advice / proposing solutions where feasible to maintain the integrity of our watercourses.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
A. To advance for public benefit the conservation and enhancement of native freshwater fish (including migratory salmon ids) and their environments (to include the flora and fauna proximate to the rivers and stillwaters) primarily but not limited to the inland and coastal waters connected to or forming a part of the 'Flow Country' of Caithness and eastern Sutherland including but not limited to the jurisdictional area of the Caithness and the Northern District Salmon Fishery Boards. B. To advance the education of the public and any association, company, local authority, administrative, or governmental agency or public body or representative body in:- (1) The understanding of aquatic ecosystems, including their fauna, flora and economic and social activity, and river catchment management. (2) The need for, and benefits of, protection, conservation, rehabilitation and improvement of aquatic environments.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £0 | £0 | 0 | Not supplied |
| 31 December 2024 | £8,853 | £12,888 | 0 | 26 September 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £10,890 | £10,052 | 0 | 30 September 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £13,555 | £16,374 | 0 | 23 June 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £9,775 | £8,114 | 0 | 1 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
- North Calder Farm, Thurso, Caithness
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.fcrt.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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