01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC053602
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- EH44 6PX
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
A Future for Traquair Kirk (SCIO) was established to preserve Traquair Kirk (formerly part of the Church of Scotland) as a sacred space and cultural resource for the local community. In the first year of existence the charity achieved its primary goal, which was to acquire Traquair Kirk from the Church of Scotland saving from an unknown future on the open market. This transaction completed on 5 May 2025. We also held a successful first round of fundraising leaving a sufficient cash on hand to fund the operation and maintenance of the building. Relationships with the Church of Scotland were formalised to allow their regular services to continue as in the past and a 'Friends of group' within the CoS parish was formed to act in an advisory capacity.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of religion
- 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
1 The organisation’s purposes are: [A] The advancement of religion [B] The advancement of arts, heritage, culture or science [C] The preservation of Traquair Kirk
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 August 2025 | £42,496 | £8,638 | 0 | 24 July 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
- Glen House, Innerleithen
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://www.traquairkirk.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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