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Kinloch Historical Society

SC006858Registered charity from 14 May 1984
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Information about this charity:
Charity Information Operations Annual Submissions Income and Expenditure Charity Trustees
Notes:
This SCIO was incorporated on 27 February 2014 as a result of a Change to SCIO application by Kinloch Historical Society SC006858 which was an unincorporated association registered as a charity since 14 May 1984.
Charity Information:
Address 11 Keose Glebe
Isle of Lewis
Postcode HS2 9PJ
Is the supplied address a principal office or a trustee address? Trustee - Charity Trustee
Website www.kinlochhistoricalsociety.co.uk
Regulatory Type Standard
Object:
4.1 The advancement of citizenship and community development and in particular the regeneration and improvement of the physical, social and economic infrastructure of the area, including assisting people who are disadvantaged because of social and economic circumstances; 4.2 The advancement of the heritage, language, culture, arts, through the provision of a exhibitions, events, facilities and other services relating to the historical importance of the area; and the creation of a dedicated Museum and Archive; 4.2.1 to bring together, hold, adequately house, conserve and document a Collection of specimens being of historical, artistic or scientific importance, and in respect of which there will be a strong presumption against the subsequent disposal of any item. 4.2.2 to adopt a written Collecting Policy and review it at least every five years, which policy shall define the types of Specimens which the Society wishes to include in the Collection and the geographical area from which such Specimens may be drawn; 4.2.3 to maintain an accurate and current Register of all Specimens acquired for, or removed from the Collection 4.3 The advancement of education providing a better understanding of the built and natural environment, culture, heritage and history of the Isle of Lewis and the development of individual skills, capabilities and understanding to improve the lives of the inhabitants of the area and the public in general; 4.4 The provision of recreational and social facilities and activities to improve the lives of the inhabitants of the area and the public in general through the provision of a community hub and museum, and services and provision arising from the development of the facilities in the area and in particular at or around the community hub.;
Operations:
What the charity is set up to do and how it does this:
Kinloch Historical Society (KHS) was formed on 6th December 1983 to promote the heritage and genealogy of the Kinloch area. A dedicated group of volunteers then began to collect and KHS is now situated in the old school at Balallan which has been developed as a community hub and offers a wide range of services. Among these are two museum rooms, an archive, a heritage store and workshop, conference space, charity shop, laundrette and office rental. The Society publishes books which are significant to the history, heritage & culture of the area. The community hub also facilitates the Warm Hub service where members of the community can meet and have their lunch at a suggested price that they can pay or pay whatever they can. Kinloch Historical cannot function without the valuable service given by our volunteers. Monthly meetings are held to discuss relevant agenda items and also provide an opportunity to have an informal chat afterwards regarding Kinloch history
Charity Status: Active
Constitutional Form: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Constitutional Form Date: 27 Feb 2014
Previous Constitutional Form: Unincorporated association
Previous Constitutional Form Date: 14 May 1984
Main Operating Location: Western Isles
Number of Staff: 5
Number of Volunteers: 1-50
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"
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
04 Apr 2022 £105,295 £158,304 27 Dec 2022 Yes
04 Apr 2023 £111,946 £198,075 18 Dec 2023 Yes
04 Apr 2024 £170,874 £180,762 24 Dec 2024 Yes
04 Apr 2025 £135,766 £205,867 31 Dec 2025 Yes Download
04 Apr 2026 No Annual Information due by 04 Jan 2027
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
KENNETH MACAULAY
JOAN MACDONALD
DAVID GEORGE HUGH MACDONALD
MARGARET SMITH
DONALD MACAULAY
DONALD ANGUS MARTIN
JANET GOLD
KENNETH RODERICK MACKAY
DONNA GRAYSMITH
SANDRA MACDONALD
JOAN MACINNES
KARA ALEXANDRA SMITH
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