01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC052454
- 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
- PA28 6SJ
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We are an observation point for the collecting of information regarding bird movement and numbers in Kintyre for study. We also try to be a centre of education to enable visitors to learn more about the birds and wildlife of Kintyre. We also hope it is a place of relaxation to encourage visitors to enjoy the sights and sounds of being near nature.
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 organisations purposes are: An observation point for the collecting of information regarding bird movement and numbers in Kintyre for study. A centre of education to enable visitors to learn more about the birds and wildlife of Kintyre. A place of relaxation to encourage visitors to enjoy the sights and sounds of being near nature.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 April 2026 | £0 | £0 | 0 | Not supplied |
| 30 April 2025 | £10,514 | £11,582 | 0 | 28 January 2026 |
| 30 April 2024 | £5,108 | £255 | 0 | 3 January 2025 |
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
- 28 Castleacres, Campbeltown, Argyll
- Website supplied to OSCR
- http://www.machrihanishbirdobservatory.org.uk/index.html
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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