01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC050755
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 3
- Postcode
- IV21 2BQ
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Our charitable purpose is environmental conservation of wild sh, their habitats and associated ora and fauna in Wester Ross. We also have a remit for environmental education. We undertake biological monitoring and survey work to provide factual information on such things as fish health and counts, other fauna and flora, and environmental factors. These are reported for use by others to inform decision making, with the aim of developing science-based solutions to fisheries problems. Monitoring work includes collection using nets, electro-fishing and other recognised sampling techniques from coastal waters, fresh waters and riparian habitats. We do an element of practical research and conservation work such as vegetation planting, removal of invasive species, restoration, nutrient additions and the like. Our educational activities include running seminars, workshops and teaching, open to all interested parties. plus environmental activities with schools groups
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The company's charitable purposes are: A. To advance for public benefit the conservation and enhancement of native freshwater fish (including migratory salmonids) and their environments (to include the flora and fauna proximate to the rivers and still-waters) primarily but not limited to the inland and coastal waters connected to or forming a part of the 'Wester Ross' including but not limited to the jurisdictional area of the Wester Ross Area Salmon Fishery Board. B. To advance the education of the public and any association, company, local authority, administrative, or governmental agency or public body or representative body in:- (1) The understanding of aquatic ecosystems, including their fauna, flora and economic and social activity, and river catchment management. (2) The need for, and benefits of, protection, conservation, rehabilitation and improvement of aquatic environments.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £0 | £0 | 3 | Not supplied |
| 31 March 2025 | £103,799 | £74,983 | 3 | 8 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £80,536 | £87,257 | 3 | 19 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £92,871 | £92,459 | 3 | 21 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £138,830 | £67,537 | 3 | 1 December 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
- Harbour Centre, Pier Road, Gairloch, Ross-shire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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