01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC048300
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- KW17 2PU
OSCR note: This charity has been established to replace Rousay Heritage Trust (SC031530). Rousay Heritage Trust (SC031530) intends to wind up and pass its assets and liabilities to Rousay,Egilsay & Wyre Heritage SCIO (SC048300).
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
share information on archaeology, history, culture and natural history with residents and vistors to our three island group in Orkney
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The organisation's purposes are: To advance the education of the public in the archaeology, history, culture, natural history and other features of life in the islands of Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre And in furtherance thereof To increase public awareness of, appreciation of and engagement with, the natural and cultural heritage of the islands To support and encourage, for public benefit, the study, stewardship and protection of the heritage of the islands.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £6,841 | £15,366 | 0 | 10 August 2026 |
| 31 March 2025 | £19,945 | £26,716 | 0 | 6 October 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £31,738 | £14,466 | 0 | 20 August 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £66,951 | £38,781 | 0 | 31 July 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £218,425 | £163,182 | 0 | 11 October 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 Cabin, Pier, Brinian, Rousay, Orkney
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.rewdt.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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