01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC051611
- 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
- PA41 7AA
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Dark Skies Gigha is a non-profit community group and registered charity (SC051611) based on the Isle of Gigha which aims to promote and facilitate an interest in observing the night sky as well as providing educational experiences through regular events covering all age groups. The group also encourages islanders and visitors to become aware of the detrimental effects of light pollution on wildlife, humans and the night sky.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- 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
The purposes of Dark Skies Gigha shall be: 1.4.1 To encourage and facilitate an interest in observing the night sky for islanders and visitors to Gigha. 1.4.2 To provide educational experiences to all ages in matters relating to observing the night sky. 1.4.3 To undertake regular events covering all age groups related to observing the night sky. 1.4.4 To encourage islanders and visitors to become involved in environmental protection and improvement in relation to the effects of light pollution on our night skies. 1.4.5 To provide opportunities for islanders and visitors who may feel socially excluded or lack self-confidence to participate in night sky related activities. 1.4.6 To promote mental well-being through provision of night sky related activities.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 February 2026 | £0 | £0 | 0 | Not supplied |
| 28 February 2025 | £8,354 | £473 | 0 | 28 October 2025 |
| 28 February 2024 | £41 | £112 | 0 | 13 December 2024 |
| 28 February 2023 | £623 | £422 | 0 | 27 November 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
- North Ardminish, Isle of Gigha
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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