OSCR Scottish charity profile

Dronley Community Woodland

Known as DCW

ActiveCharity number SC047582
Registered14 July 2017
Main locationAngus
Legal formSCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

01 Identity

Scottish charity record

Snapshot 25 August 2026
OSCR charity number
SC047582
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
DD3 0QT

02 Purpose and work

What the charity exists to do

The charity has been set up to transform Dronley Community Woodland into a resilient mixed wood for the benefit of future generations. We continued to manage and improve Dronley Community Woodland for the Community. We have made good progress towards our charitable objectives as outlined below: • Advancement of environmental protection and improvement – through the application of Continuous Cover forestry approach • Advancement of education - through the engagement of Auchterhouse Primary School • Advancement of citizenship and community development – through the creation of work parties, chainsaw training and local employment • Provision of recreation facilities – through the construction and maintenance of the All-abilities path and shelter

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

  • Children or young people
  • Older People
  • People with disabilities or health problems
  • No specific group, or for the benefit of the community

Activities

  • It carries out activities or services itself

Constitutional objectives

The advancement of environmental protection and improvement. To manage and improve Dronley Community Woodland for the benefit of the Community and wildlife through the promotion of the principles of sustainable development of Scotland's natural environment including social and economic development. The advancement of education. To inspire and educate the Community about the biodiversity and protected species of the woodland. To facilitate and encourage the use of Dronley Community Woodland for educational purposes, including raising awareness of the environment, culture and history of the woodland. The advancement of citizenship and community development. To promote the development and civic amenity of the Community by providing workspace and land to encourage skills development, training and employment opportunities. The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities with the object of improving the quality of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. To provide and facilitate greater opportunities for recreational activities (both individual or group) which aim to contribute to the physical mental and social health of the ?Community? and other users of Dronley Community Woodland.

03 Annual returns

Income and expenditure history

5 periods
Year endIncomeExpenditureStaffReturn received
31 December 2025£0£02Not supplied
31 December 2024£62,860£45,597218 September 2025
31 December 2023£25,588£17,40529 September 2024
31 December 2022£27,704£14,207224 September 2023
31 December 2021£49,243£55,834215 November 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 Bivvi, Scotston Farm, Auchterhouse, Angus
Website supplied to OSCR
www.dronleywood.org
Parent charity
Not supplied

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05 Provenance

Source for this profile

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