01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC053080
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 2
- Postcode
- IV12 4BW
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The charity is set up to produce a community newspaper for the people of Nairnshire.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The purposes of Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO are to advance citizenship and community development in Nairn and its surrounding area through production of a regular newspaper mainly by volunteers to: (i) bridge information gaps with timely, accurate, and relevant news and local interest stories. and (ii) provide schedules of and support to local events. which will keep residents connected to each other and promote civic engagement.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £45,097 | £37,010 | 2 | 26 May 2026 |
| 31 December 2024 | £50,037 | £12,370 | 2 | 15 May 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
- 79A High Street, Nairn, Nairn
- Website supplied to OSCR
- nairnshire.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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