01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC055232
- 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
- KA25 6JP
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
Objects 2 The company's objects are: The company is established for charitable purposes only and, in particular, the following objects: (a) To preserve, protect, maintain and enhance Kilbirnie Auld Kirk, an A listed heritage building, including its fabric, grounds, and associated artefacts, for the benefit of the public in Scotland and beyond. (b) To advance education by: 73. providing learning opportunities relating to the history, architecture, archaeology, cultural significance, and heritage of Kilbirnie Auld Kirk and its surrounding community. 74. delivering educational programmes, exhibitions, tours, workshops and materials for schools, community groups, and the general public. 75. promoting research and public engagement in heritage conservation and local history. (c) To advance arts, culture, and heritage by encouraging the use of Kilbirnie Auld Kirk as a venue for cultural, artistic, musical, literary, and heritage related events that support public understanding and appreciation of Scotland's built heritage. (d) To advance community development by: 73. promoting community pride, cohesion, and identity through activities linked to the conservation and ongoing use of Kilbirnie Auld Kirk. 74. supporting volunteering and community participation in heritage, education, and cultural projects. (e) To provide recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for people living in Kilbirnie and surrounding areas, by making appropriate use of the Auld Kirk as a community asset. (f) To undertake any activities ancillary or incidental to the attainment of the above charitable purposes, provided such activities remain consistent with charitable status under the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not supplied | Not supplied | Not supplied | — | Not 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
- 55 Central Avenue, Kilbirnie
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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