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Abernethy Trust Limited

SC006270Registered charity from 24 December 1971
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Charity Information Operations Annual Submissions Income and Expenditure Charity Trustees
Charity Information:
The Name the Charity is Known By Abernethy Trust
Address Abernethy Trust
Nethybridge
Inverness-shire
Postcode PH25 3ED
Website www.abernethy.org.uk
Regulatory Type Standard
Link to Companies House https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/
Object:
4.1 The advancement of the Christian Faith through outdoor recreation in a Christian environment and atmosphere, the promotion of the tenets of the Christian Faith by the promotion and application of the Christian Faith in and through outdoor education and outdoor activities of all kinds. 4.2 The advancement of education by the operation of outdoor activities centres in Scotland and elsewhere providing recreational facilities and outdoor education for participation by and for all age groups (including, without prejudice to the foregoing generality, schools, universities, youth groups, church groups, organisations and families) through a wide range of outdoor activities. 4.3 The advancement of public participation in outdoor activities and sport through the promotion of and instruction in outdoor activities of all kinds. 4.4 The provision of recreational facilities and the organisation of recreational facilities with the object of improving health and the conditions of life for persons for whom the facilities or activities are provided to include the provision of facilities for the members of the local communities in which outdoor activities centres run by the Charity are situated. 4.5 The advancement of citizenship and community development by educating and encouraging people of all ages but particularly young people to take responsibility for their own physical wellbeing and, in turn, to promote the health and physical wellbeing of others. 4.6 The promotion of religious and racial harmony and the encouragement and acceptance of diversity in society.
Operations:
What the charity is set up to do and how it does this:
Abernethy Trust works to see lives transformed through incredible outdoor experiences and adventure. We are a Christian charity that has three centres across Scotland and have been providing trusted school residentials, holidays, retreats, and adventures for over 50 years. Our staff team are all Christians, and we serve, love and learn from others regardless of their beliefs.
Charity Status: Active
Constitutional Form: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Constitutional Form Date: 24 Dec 1971
Main Operating Location: Highland
Number of Staff: 71
Number of Volunteers: 1-50
Purposes: "the advancement of education", "the advancement of religion", "the advancement of citizenship or community development", "the advancement of public participation in sport", "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", "the promotion of religious or racial harmony"
Beneficiaries: "Children or young people"
Types Of Activity Undertaken: "It carries out activities or services itself"
Annual Submissions:
Year End Income Expenditure Annual Return Received Accounts Received Latest Annual Reports and Accounts
31 Oct 2021 £1,337,816 £1,290,915 06 Oct 2022 Yes
31 Oct 2022 £1,916,076 £1,766,892 15 Aug 2023 Yes
31 Oct 2023 £2,015,750 £2,055,354 16 Jul 2024 Yes
31 Oct 2024 £2,213,696 £2,250,965 25 Jun 2025 Yes Published accounts can be found on the Companies House website
31 Oct 2025 No Annual Information due by 31 Jul 2026
If an annual return has been received on time (within nine months of the Year End Date), the 'Annual Return Received' box is green   . If an annual return is late, the box is red   .
Income and Expenditure:
Charity Trustees:
First Name Last Name
Gordon Brown
Andrew Marrian
David McKillop
Kirsty Mitchell
Sally Beveridge
Richard Thomson
Alison Smith
Eilidh Dennis
Simon Cunningham
Colin Reilly
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