01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC049749
- 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
- AB43 6SR
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The existing Grade A Listed Strichen Town House building was substantially renovated over Winter 2024-25, with work ongoing in Winter 2025-26 to complete the final elements, it is our intention to commence work on the proposed extension once funding has been sourced. During the 2024-25 year, Aberdeenshire Council decided to review its policy of providing Library Services in Strichen. Strichen Town House Trust teamed up with The Friends of The Woodman and Anderson to take over the ownership of The Woodman and Anderson Library, at 59A, Water Street, Strichen. A licence to occupy the building was agreed from 6th May 2025, whilst the Asset Transfer process ran its course. On 11th November 2025, Aberdeenshire Council agreed to the Asset Transfer of 59A, Water Street. The conveyancing of the Title took place in March 2023. In May 2025, STHT agreed to open a second bank account to manage the income and expenditure of The Anderson and Woodman Library.
Charitable purposes
- 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
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4 The organisation's purposes are to benefit principally the community of Strichen which comprises the civil parish of Strichen and include: 4.1 The advancement of the arts, heritage and culture through: 4.1.1 Restoring, enhancing and further developing the Grade A listed Town House in Strichen, and other such property that the organisation may acquire. 4.1.2 The creation of an archive, documents and exhibits relating to Strichen's local history and traditions. 4.1.3 Inspiring the people of Strichen and the surrounding area to explore and engage with the history of their community, environment and families. 4.2 The provision of recreational facilities with the object of improving the conditions of life for whom the facilities are primarily intended through: 4.2.1 Provision of a flexible space that can be used for a variety of community activities by local people and groups
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Total income | Donations | Charitable activities income | Trading income | Investment income | Other income | Total expenditure | Raising funds | Charitable activities spending | Other spending | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 November 2025 | £6,836 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £11,938 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 26 August 2026 |
| 30 November 2024 | £2,301 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £4,929 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 25 August 2025 |
| 30 November 2023 | £7,985 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £14,107 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 24 August 2024 |
| 30 November 2022 | £2,188 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £5,938 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 17 August 2023 |
| 30 November 2021 | £4,238 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £9,539 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 15 September 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
- Strichen Town House
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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