01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC053508
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- DG2 0TD
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Nith Life is a community-led charity working to protect, restore and celebrate the River Nith and its catchment for the benefit of people, nature and future generations. We bring together local communities, land managers, artists, scientists and partner organisations to improve understanding of the river’s environmental health, cultural heritage and role in climate resilience. Our work includes citizen science and wildlife monitoring, community consultations, public talks and events, and creative and cultural activities that help people connect with the river. We also support collaboration and knowledge-sharing across the Nith catchment to ensure the river is recognised as a vital asset in local sustainability planning. By combining environmental action, education, culture and community engagement, Nith Life aims to strengthen care for the River Nith as a living system that supports biodiversity, wellbeing and a sustainable local future.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- 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 organisation’s purposes are: a) the advancement of environmental protection or improvement b) the advancement of the arts, heritage culture and science c) the advancement of education
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | £0 | £0 | 0 | Not supplied |
| 31 July 2025 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 28 April 2026 |
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
- Longbank Farm, Dunscore, Dumfries
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.nithlife.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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