01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC047445
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 2
- Postcode
- PA20 9EU
OSCR note: This charity has been established to replace Buteshire Natural History Society SC006544 and Bute Museum Trustees SC000639. Buteshire Natural History Society SC006544 and Bute Museum Trustees SC000639 have now wound up and passed their assets and liabilities to Bute Museum and Natural History Society SC047445 which is a SCIO.
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
To advance education within the community of Bute and to advance heritage, culture and science pertinent to the Isle of Bute and its surroundings
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: to advance education within the community of Bute. This would be achieved by 1.1 providing a platform to educate the general public in all aspects of the Archaeology, History and Natural History of Bute, its former county and surrounding area. 1.2 promoting and organising exhibitions, conferences, lectures and study tours for members, the local community, visitors and visiting study groups. 1.3 promoting and undertaking research on the surrounding area, disseminating the results through publications, visual and aural material. 1.4 securing the publication of Transactions and accept encourage and commission appropriate publications and journals. 1.5 providing structured opportunities to schools and other groups within the community to learn about their historical and natural environment. to advance heritage, culture and science pertinent to the Isle of Bute and its environs. This would be achieved by 1.6 providing and maintaining a local museum for the benefit of the community and visitors to the Island of Bute. 1.7 advancing understanding of the flora, fauna and geology of the former County of Bute. 1.8 creating and maintaining databases on the natural and cultural environment of the Isle of Bute, and ensuring such material is publicly accessible
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £41,233 | £36,370 | 2 | 23 March 2026 |
| 31 December 2024 | £37,479 | £32,727 | 2 | 13 March 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £50,824 | £40,222 | 2 | 11 March 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £41,926 | £32,966 | 2 | 9 March 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £29,985 | £28,426 | 2 | 21 February 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
- The Gate House, Ascog Mansions, Ascog, Isle of Bute
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.butemuseum.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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