01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC052450
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- PA31 8PJ
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Our aim is to protect and enhance what makes Tayvallich and the surrounding area unique: its rich natural heritage, the community’s resilience, and the strong connection between its people and the land and sea. Reversing depopulation and maintaining and developing employment in the area are key concerns, while also maintaining the area’s natural richness and responding and adapting to the climate and biodiversity emergencies. We are developing plans for housing for affordable rent or for sale with a rural housing burden attached to attract young people to stay and work locally. We are developing opportunities for access and inclusion on community-owned land, including the establishment of a community garden and growing scheme. The broader areas of community-owned land are being evaluated for sensitive management and nature restoration. As part of this we are exploring opportunities around renewable energy.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- 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
- 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
PURPOSES 4.1 The Company's main Purpose is consistent with furthering the achievement of sustainable development. The Company's Purposes are: 4.1.1 To provide or advance the accessibility of recreational facilities, and/or organising recreational activities, which will be available to members of the Community and public at large with the object of improving the conditions of life of the Community. 4.1.2 Advancement of citizenship or Community development, including rural or urban regeneration. 4.1.3 To advance educational opportunities in the Community relating to environment, culture, heritage and/or history. 4.1.4 To advance environmental protection or improvement including preservation, sustainable development and conservation of the natural environment, the maintenance, improvement or provision of environmental amenities for the Community and/or the preservation of buildings or sites of architectural, historic or other importance to the Community.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £153,643 | £130,364 | 0 | Not supplied |
| 31 December 2024 | £215,895 | £102,374 | 0 | 17 June 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £1,035,905 | £23,820 | 0 | 3 April 2024 |
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
- Tayvallich Community Hall, Tayvallich, Lochgilphead, Argyll
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://www.tayvallichinitiative.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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