01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC053232
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 2
- Postcode
- DG12 6ES
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Our aim is to bring more visitors to the town and help rejuvenate businesses. We are following advice from our 'Blueprint for Annan' document. At present, we organise a series of events throughout the summer connecting themes from Annan's rich history. We have involved local businesses, community groups, schools, churches, disadvantaged people, sports groups, etc, in addition to other local visitor attractions e.g. Annandale Distillery, Annan Museum and the Devil's Porridge Museum. Events take place in various venues around the town and include walks, talks, exhibitions, concerts and a Clan Gathering. We hope the festival will benefit the local community, businesses and visitors alike. The local community have been involved in a Community Art Project and work continues trying to improve some of the historic sites of the town by erecting interpretation hubs, improving pathways and highlighting our Motte & Bailey site and the importance of regular maintenance.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4 The organisations purposes are: 4.1 To promote Annan as The History Town for the benefit of the community of Annan and its environs. 4.1.1 the advancement of Annan's heritage and culture 4.1.2 the advancement of citizenship or community development 4.1.3 the advancement of education 4.2 To work with other organisations to achieve these purposes.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £0 | £0 | 2 | Not supplied |
| 31 March 2025 | £91,623 | £72,433 | 2 | 11 September 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
- 32 Summergate Road, Annan, Dumfriesshire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://www.annanthehistorytown.org/
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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