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The Scottish Crannog Centre Trust

SC018418Registered charity from 30 April 2009
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Charity Information Operations Annual Submissions Income and Expenditure Charity Trustees
Notes:
Former name The Scottish Trust for Underwater Archaeology changed to The Scottish Crannog Centre Trust.
Charity Information:
The Name the Charity is Known By The Scottish Crannog Centre
Address The Scottish Crannog Centre
Dalerb
Kenmore
By Aberfeldy
Perthshire
Postcode PH15 2NX
Website www.crannog.co.uk
Regulatory Type Standard
Link to Companies House https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/
Object:
3.1 The Trust exists to care for and make accessible the finds of Scottish Crannog dwellers for the benefit, enjoyment, education and inspiration of all who are interested in archaeology, Scottish Crannogs and prehistoric life (the “Community”) demonstrating how the crannog dwellers stories are a defining significant thread in the fabric of Scotland’s rich heritage, with the following Charitable Purposes ("the Charitable Purposes"): 3.1.1the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science We do this by collecting, researching, cataloguing, caring for and making accessible the archaeological finds, knowledge, crafts and skills relating to Scottish Crannogs and prehistoric life in Scotland for the benefit, enjoyment, education and inspiration of all. 3.1.2the advancement of education We do this by increasing and disseminating knowledge and understanding of the Iron Age and its people by providing, managing, and developing a sustainable museum, undertaking experimental archaeology projects and by providing interactive visitor experiences that are inclusive, diverse, environmentally responsible and which deepen visitors’ understanding of crannog-dwellers’ lives. 3.1.3the advancement of citizenship or community development We do this by working in partnership with diverse groups, including voluntary, educational and not-for-profit groups, whose members do not always feel fully integrated into society. Together we use the Scottish Crannog Centre’s resources to create safe spaces in which people can move towards making a more positive contribution to their communities and to flourish as individuals.
Operations:
What the charity is set up to do and how it does this:
The Trust exists to care for and make accessible the finds of Scottish Crannog dwellers for the benefit, enjoyment, education and inspiration of all who are interested in archaeology, Scottish Crannogs and prehistoric life (the “Community”) demonstrating how the crannog dwellers stories are a defining significant thread in the fabric of Scotland’s rich heritage. We provide guided tours & free to roam time to our visitors. We offer information & hands on experiences throughout the Iron Age Village. Our Centre is enhanced by the additional of a shop & lochside cafe. We offer playground, walking & toilet & shower facilities to visitors & the local community. We run an apprenticeship programme & have forged relationships with schools & educational institutions near & far. .In the course of a year we hold themed events, workshops & welcome more than 200 coach visits. Our volunteers are essential to our success, some staying with us long term & others giving their time whenever possible
Charity Status: Active
Constitutional Form: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Constitutional Form Date: 30 Apr 2009
Main Operating Location: Perth And Kinross
Number of Staff: 32
Number of Volunteers: 51-100
Purposes: "the advancement of education", "the advancement of citizenship or community development", "the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science"
Beneficiaries: "Children or young people", "No specific group, or for the benefit of the community", "Other charities or voluntary bodies"
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 Mar 2022 £1,040,252 £514,504 30 Dec 2022 Yes
31 Mar 2023 £699,712 £711,873 22 Mar 2024 Yes
31 Mar 2024 £3,268,261 £1,098,156 09 Jan 2025 Yes
31 Mar 2025 £2,027,743 £1,303,767 29 Dec 2025 Yes Published accounts can be found on the Companies House website
31 Mar 2026 No Annual Information due by 31 Dec 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
Johannes Poulisse
David Littlejohn
Belinda Beecroft
John Duff
Peter Ely
Neil Redfern
Madeline Slaven
Nadia Ness
Michael Williamson
Lorna Watson
Michael Benson
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