01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC053059
- 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
- TD9 8SH
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The organisation is a non-profit voluntary organisation, which aims to: 1. Promote the conservation of the native red squirrel population in its natural habitat within the Central Borders region, including Hawick, Selkirk, Galashiels, Jedburgh, Kelso, Denholm, Bonchester Bridge, the Teviot River, the Tweed River catchment and surrounding areas. 2. Advance the education of the general public in the subject of red squirrel conservation. 3. Promote the control of grey squirrels in the Network Area using legal, recognized and established techniques. These may be achieved by the following means 1. Encourage the general public to report sightings of red and grey squirrels. 2. Engage with the general public and schools to educate residents of the local area about the plight of the red squirrel and conservation actions that need to be undertaken. 3. Liaise with other environmental groups within the Network’s remit area to further promote red squirrel conservation activities. 4. Recruit,
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
1. Promote the conservation of the native red squirrel population in its natural habitat within the Central Borders region, including Hawick, Selkirk, Galashiels, Jedburgh, Kelso, Denholm, Bonchester Bridge, the Teviot River, the Tweed River catchment and surrounding areas. 2. Advance the education of the general public in the subject of red squirrel conservation. 3. Promote the control of grey squirrels in the Network Area using legal, recognized and established techniques. These may be achieved by the following means - a. Encourage the general public to report sightings of red and grey squirrels. b. Engage with the general public and schools to educate residents of the local area about the plight of the red squirrel and conservation actions that need to be undertaken. 3.Liaise with other environmental groups within the Network's remit area to further promote red squirrel conservation activities. 4. Recruit, organize, encourage and support volunteers to undertake grey squirrel control in the Network's remit area. 5. Organize training for volunteers 6.Build up a network of dispatchers to cover the Network's area. 7.Carry out monitoring and recording. 8.Raise funds and invite or receive contributions to cover the costs of the Network's activities.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £4,078 | £2,837 | 0 | Not supplied |
| 31 March 2025 | £3,378 | £2,668 | 0 | 21 June 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
- Upper Barnhills, Minto
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.bordersredsquirrels.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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