OSCR Scottish charity profile

Scottish Traditional Building Forum

Known as STBF

ActiveCharity number SC053071
Registered18 January 2024
Main locationScottish Borders
Legal formSCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

01 Identity

Scottish charity record

Snapshot 25 August 2026
OSCR charity number
SC053071
Status
Active
Regulatory type
Standard
Designated religious body
No
Geographical spread
More than one local authority area in Scotland
Volunteers
1-50 volunteers
Staff
0
Postcode
EH45 9NA

02 Purpose and work

What the charity exists to do

Promote the many and varied careers in the traditional Building sector to young people. Help stakeholders make informed decisions on how to repair, maintain and/or retrofit their traditional buildings for energy savings. Promote the important role traditional Building sector plays in the Scottish economy and society.

Charitable purposes

  • the advancement of education
  • the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
  • the promotion of equality and diversity
  • 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 advancement of education School engagement to promote the many and varied careers in construction to young people. CPD and online content for industry where gaps in delivery are identified. The advancement of arts, heritage, culture and science. Promoting the importance of traditional buildings to Scotland's heritage and culture and the need, and how, to repair and maintain them for future generations to enjoy. Development of a school based activity to demonstrate how a young persons interest in art and design could lead to a career in the traditional building sector. Highlighting the science of traditional buildings in ensuring repairs and maintenance are carried out correctly and the potential careers for young people in this area. The promotion of equality and diversity. The Construction Skills Investment Plan prepared by the Scottish Government stated the proportion of females in construction and related frameworks has increased slightly over time, from 1.6% in 2009/10 to 2% in 2013/14, however, it remains amongst the most gender segregated framework groupings. We will actively promote the many and diverse careers in construction to young women in schools and where possible, use positive female role models in these demonstrations. Advancement of Environmental Protection through reducing carbon emissions from existing buildings

03 Annual returns

Income and expenditure history

2 periods
Year endIncomeExpenditureStaffReturn received
31 January 2026£0£00Not supplied
31 January 2025£171,151£116,437024 November 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
9 Edderston Ridge, Peebles
Website supplied to OSCR
Not supplied
Parent charity
Not supplied

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05 Provenance

Source for this profile

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