01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC047345
- 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
- KW14YR
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Our rural community, is on the edge of Scotland. Isolation and loneliness are common factors along with depopulation as young folk can drift away. The John O Groats Mill Trust was established to improve our environment for locals and for visitors. The unused watermill, for years a focal point has become so again after a major refurbishment undertaken by the Trust. Its a hub or drop in centre for all ages. A unique building, its a natural focus for community heritage and a catalyst for folk to remember half forgotten stories and skills . It can still work as a mill, an exciting environment for all ages and a stimulating place to explore, learn new skills in traditional engineering and building, understand the food journey from field to plate. Story telling, art and nature all focus in workshop sessions. The Mill brings local people together. It's also a high quality attraction for visitors helping to boost the local economy, making this an attractive place to live in or visit.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- 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
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
- People with a particular ethnic or racial origin
- Other defined groups
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The organisation’s purposes are: To further the sustainable development of the area of benefit using the Trust’s facilities to help the community take advantage of opportunities and provide a focal point for viability of various community led initiatives. To advance education by providing a visitor attraction, interpretation and exhibition spaces, meeting and training facilities for local groups and encouraging the development of local training and informal educational provision using the John O’Groats Mill and associated buildings. To support local heritage by engaging in activities in particular as they relate to the Mill project.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £2,502,075 | £128,418 | 1 | 24 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £1,707,956 | £100,369 | 1 | 20 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £231,644 | £63,367 | 1 | 11 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £110,244 | £48,459 | 1 | 17 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £451,321 | £14,571 | 1 | 28 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
- Swartigill, John o Groats, Wick, Caithness
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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