01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC049752
- 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
- DG10 9EG
OSCR note: Moffat Museum SC049752 was established to replace Moffat Museum Trust SC007106
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Established in 1984, Moffat Museum is for the safeguarding, preservation & exhibition of objects & information likely to stimulate & support the advancement of education, heritage & culture through an interest & understanding of the history & heritage of Moffat & the surrounding district. It is run by 8 Trustees and volunteers, raising & managing funds, enabling access to the Museum for visitors by:- putting on exhibitions & talks. developing our website & social media. contributing to academic research. encouraging people to become involved in the work of the Museum. & working with other museums & with local groups/businesses to promote local history & heritage. The Museum owns its premises, & over the years our collections have grown to include many Objects, Images, Personal Recollections, Books & General Information. Since 2017, Moffat Museum has held full accreditation with Museums Galleries Scotland & Arts Council England, operating to the required industry standards.
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
4 The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 To ensure the existence of a Museum in Moffat for the proper safeguarding, preservation and exhibition of objects and information likely to stimulate interest in the history and character of the town of Moffat and surrounding district. 4.2 To support the advancement of education, heritage and culture through an understanding of history and heritage particularly, although not exclusively, in relation to Moffat and the surrounding district.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £4,990 | £22,861 | 0 | 2 January 2026 |
| 31 March 2024 | £9,044 | £21,121 | 0 | 30 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £6,657 | £18,357 | 0 | 28 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 29 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 29 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
- Moffat Museum, Harthope House, Churchgate, Moffat
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.moffatmuseum.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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