01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC047186
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 1
- Postcode
- HS6 5AA
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The aims of the society shall be as follows:- a) To promote, in the interests of health, well being and education, an active interest in the history, heritage, Gaelic language and culture of the area of North Uist. b) To bring together all individuals and organisations which share such interests. c) To collect, identify and preserve documents, artefacts, photographs and other materials of historical value in the area for the benefit of the community. d) To organise and arrange exhibitions, displays, lectures and other events relating to the work of the society. e) To co-operate with universities, colleges, schools and other community agencies which have an interest in the work and aims of the society. f) To raise and hold funds towards the furtherance of the fore-going aims. To take all other lawful steps as shall be deemed necessary towards the fulfilment of the aims of the society.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- 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
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
- People with a particular ethnic or racial origin
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The advancement of the heritage, language, culture, arts, and in particular through exhibitions, facilities and other provisions or services. To collect, identify and preserve documents, artefacts, photographs and other material of historical value in the area for the benefit of the community. To organise and arrange exhibitions, displays, lectures and other events relating to the work of the society and to work in partnership with universities, colleges, schools and other reputable agencies which have an interest in the work and aims of the society. The advancement of education through a better understanding of the built and natural environment of the area and the development of individual skills, capabilities and understanding to improve the lives of the inhabitants of the area and the public in general. The provision of social facilities and activities to improve the lives of the inhabitants of the area and the public in general.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £100,330 | £61,872 | 1 | 26 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £100,330 | £61,872 | 1 | 20 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £56,209 | £83,197 | 1 | 6 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £57,668 | £24,083 | 1 | 23 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £92,357 | £31,064 | 1 | 22 December 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
- Taigh Chearsabhagh, Lochmaddy, North Uist, Outer Hebrides
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.ceut.scot
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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