OSCR Scottish charity profile

Melness Church Community Organisation (SCIO)

ActiveCharity number SC054020
Registered3 March 2025
Main locationHighland
Legal formSCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

01 Identity

Scottish charity record

Snapshot 25 August 2026
OSCR charity number
SC054020
Status
Active
Regulatory type
Standard
Designated religious body
No
Geographical spread
A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
Volunteers
Not supplied
Staff
Not supplied
Postcode
IV27 4YP

02 Purpose and work

What the charity exists to do

Charitable purposes

  • the advancement of religion
  • 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 organisation has been formed to benefit those residing within the areas previously associated with the former Parish Church of Melness, as defined by postcodes within the following areas of Melness, Tongue and Skerray. IV274YP, IV274XR, KW147TH with the following purposes: 4.1 To provide public benefit through the advancement of heritage, religion and community development by: a) promoting understanding of the culture and history of the ancient crofting Parish of Melness b) acquiring and preserving the fabric of the historic Melness church so as to maintain public access for both non-religious and religious activities in the community. Private and public worship primarily but not exclusively in association with local Christian ministries c) To carry out any other activities in furtherance of the above objects to give scope for various activities relating to those outlined. organising non-religious activities in the community. Provided that the charity shall do so following principles of sustainable development.

03 Annual returns

Income and expenditure history

1 periods
Year endIncomeExpenditureStaffReturn received
31 March 2026£0£0Not supplied

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
145 Skinnet, Talmine, Lairg
Website supplied to OSCR
Not supplied
Parent charity
Not supplied

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05 Provenance

Source for this profile

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