01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC046978
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 51-100 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- EH41 3TB
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Friends of the River Tyne Haddington is a volunteer-led organisation committed to the care, protection, and enhancement of the River Tyne and its surrounding environment. Our purpose is to preserve the ecological health, natural beauty, and cultural significance of the river for the benefit of current and future generations. We work collaboratively with local authorities, environmental bodies, and community partners to: monitor water quality using water testing in association with 'Earthwatch'. Invertebrate counting in association with 'Bug-Life'. Maintain the river corridor through litter picks, river cleans and invasive species removal. Our educational initiatives include the development of 'Box in the Classroom' A hands on set of tools to introduce, and educate primary school children regarding the importance and benefits of their local river. Through public engagement, we seek to foster a shared sense of responsibility and appreciation for this vital natural resource.
Charitable purposes
- 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
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The association's objectives are: To provide recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational facilities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended by: - Our work in support of the maintenance of the river environment, banks and public footpaths along the river helps to ensure the river remains a valued asset for the enjoyment of local people and for tourists visiting the town. We also work with The Angling Association and Blooming Haddington to this end. To advance environmental protection or improvement by: - Working with East Lothian Council and SEPA in the development of a flood protection plan and the implementation of flood protection measures. - Organising regular litter picking along the banks of the river - Removal and control of invasive species e.g. Canada Balsam, Japanese Knotweed, Giant Hogweed - Working with the Angling Association to ensure the river environment is maintained as a good environment for freshwater fish. - Liaison with local primary schools to educate pupils in the importance of wildlife and maintaining the river to support it.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Total income | Donations | Charitable activities income | Trading income | Investment income | Other income | Total expenditure | Raising funds | Charitable activities spending | Other spending | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £1,191 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £2,407 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 12 October 2026 |
| 31 March 2025 | £2,293 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £4,835 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 11 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £4,162 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £2,745 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 10 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £4,124 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £630 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 3 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £338 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £504 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 3 December 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
- 24 Knowesley Park, Haddington, East Lothian
- Website supplied to OSCR
- friendsoftherivertyne.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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