01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC051429
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 4
- Postcode
- HS8 5SS
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
To promote Gàidhlig language, culture, music, research, formal education and creative arts to the community and beyond, and aim to be a beacon of excellence for the language and heritage
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- 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
3.1 The Company shall operate for public benefit to: 3.1.1. advance formal education, research and other training and learning opportunities, particularly relating to the language and creative arts of Gaelic speaking communities, including, without limitation, music, song and dance. 3.1.2. advance Gaelic arts, heritage and culture including, without limitation, music, song and dance. and 3.1.3. advance education, arts, heritage, culture and citizenship or community development through the provision of opportunities for students and visitors, primarily to South Uist and more widely to The Western Isles, to engage with the local community, including fluent Gaelic speakers and tradition bearers that promote and celebrate local culture and heritage.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | £0 | £0 | 4 | Not supplied |
| 31 July 2025 | £105,862 | £105,049 | 4 | 28 April 2026 |
| 31 July 2024 | £222,317 | £243,234 | 4 | 10 February 2025 |
| 31 July 2023 | £275,197 | £211,597 | 4 | 12 March 2024 |
| 31 July 2022 | £5,403,322 | £67,024 | 4 | 27 February 2023 |
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
- Cnoc Soilleir, Daliburgh, Isle of South Uist
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://cnocsoilleir.org/
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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