01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC049987
- 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
- DG7 3TQ
OSCR note: This charity has been established to replace Carsphairn Heritage Group (SC007408). Carsphairn Heritage Group (SC007408)has now wound up and transferred its assets to Carsphairn Heritage Initiative (SC049987).
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The charity has been formed to benefit all who are interested in the parish of Carsphairn, South West Scotland and its surrounding area, with the following purposes: the advancement of the arts, heritage and culture and the advancement of education. We provide exhibitions in the Heritage Centre, newsletters, have an extensive digital archive of documents, photos and articles relating to the history of the parish. At present preparations are being made for an archaeological dig.
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 has been formed to benefit all who are interested in the parish of Carsphairn, South West Scotland and its surrounding area (the 'Community'), with the following purposes (the 'Purposes'): the advancement of the arts, heritage and culture the advancement of education
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 February 2025 | £6,204 | £7,263 | 0 | 7 August 2025 |
| 28 February 2024 | £8,256 | £7,367 | 0 | 4 September 2024 |
| 28 February 2023 | £4,542 | £4,156 | 0 | 8 June 2023 |
| 28 February 2022 | £2,267 | £2,468 | 0 | 7 June 2022 |
| 28 February 2021 | £1,133 | £1,316 | 0 | 20 November 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
- Carsphairn Heritage Centre , Carsphairn , Dumfries and Galloway
- Website supplied to OSCR
- http://carsphairn.org/CHI
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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