01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC050116
- 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
- G51 4LB
OSCR note: This charity was established to replace The Govan Fair Association (SC040936). The Govan Fair Association (SC040936) dissolved on 20 October 2020
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Old Govan Fair SCIO was formally recognised as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SC050116) in April 2020, replacing The Govan Fair Association. The Old Govan Fair is a non-profit organisation concerned specifically with organising, coordinating, and delivering the ‘Govan Fair’, which is one of the oldest Fair’s in Scotland, and takes place over the first weekend in June every year (Friday through to the Saturday currently).
Charitable purposes
- 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
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
Providing a recreational facility or organise recreational activities with the aim of improving the conditions of life for whom the facility or activities are mainly intended. In furtherance of this object the organisation will be responsible for the design, coordination, management, promotion and development of the annual Govan Fair, which is a large event that provides the opportunity for the local community to celebrate Govan’s heritage and history, whilst enjoying themselves. To advance citizenship or community development we will work with local community members, local groups and (or) organisations to develop innovative and responsive activities within the Fair programme and increase opportunities for participation, learning, and volunteering. we will also promote and coordinate local events and programmes of activity, over the Fair weekend, that bring together a broad and diverse range of local residents within a community, heritage, cultural and (or) sporting context. We will also design and coordinate public meetings, relevant training opportunities and community events, so as to enhance the Govan Fair programme, and provide the opportunity for community members to be involved.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 April 2025 | £9,500 | £9,545 | 0 | 28 January 2026 |
| 30 April 2024 | £10,000 | £10,000 | 0 | 27 January 2025 |
| 30 April 2023 | £5,300 | £5,300 | 0 | 29 January 2024 |
| 30 April 2022 | £5,300 | £5,750 | 0 | 27 January 2023 |
| 30 April 2021 | £5,050 | £850 | 0 | 24 January 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
- 68 Carleith Quadrant , Govan, Glasgow
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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