01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC046600
- 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
- HS2 9JA
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
In 2016, the charity took ownership of the Gallan Head estate in Aird, Uig, Isle of Lewis, together with a property for use as a visitor centre. The charity manages the land and associated assets for the benefit of the community and the public in general, and is continuing with the process of community development to improve the quality of life for all residents, crofters and visitors to the area.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- 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
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4 The Company has been formed to benefit the community of Gallan Head as defined by the postcode unit HS2 9JA ('the Community'), with the Purposes listed in the subclauses hereto ('the Purposes'), to be exercised following the principles of sustainable development (where sustainable development means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs), namely: 4.1 To manage community land and associated assets for the benefit of the Community and the public in general. 4.2 To provide, or assist in providing, recreational facilities, and/or organising recreational activities, which will be available to members of the Community and public at large with the object of improving the conditions of life of the Community. 4.3 To advance community development, including urban or rural regeneration within the Community. 4.4 To advance the education of the Community about its environment, culture, heritage and/or history. 4.5 To advance environmental protection or improvement including preservation, sustainable development and conservation of the natural environment, the maintenance, improvement or provision of environmental amenities for the Community and/or the preservation of buildings or sites of architectural, historic or other importance to the Community.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 September 2025 | £19,789 | £36,412 | 0 | 24 June 2026 |
| 30 September 2024 | £24,173 | £33,223 | 0 | 23 June 2025 |
| 30 September 2023 | £32,305 | £52,390 | 0 | 10 June 2024 |
| 30 September 2022 | £32,487 | £27,245 | 0 | 26 June 2023 |
| 30 September 2021 | £73,644 | £39,741 | 0 | 18 June 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
- Gallan Beag, Aird, Uig, Isle of Lewis, Western Isles
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.gallanhead.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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