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Northton Heritage Trust

SC025192Registered charity from 15 August 1996
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Charity Information:
Address Seallam Visitor Centre
Northton
Isle of Harris
Postcode HS3 3JA
Website www.hebridespeople.com
Regulatory Type Standard
Object:
The objects of the society shall be to carry on business for the benefit of the community at large, through furthering, within the Island of Harris (which comprises the Community Council areas of North Harris, South Harris and Scalpay) (“the Community”), the following charitable purposes: 2.1 The advancement of community development (including rural regeneration; 2.2 To advance the education of the public; 2.3 To advance the appreciation of the local history of the Western Isles of Scotland particularly through the medium of genealogy; 2.4 To preserve and maintain for public availability the genealogical research material and resources gathered by the subscribers; 2.5 To further develop the genealogical and historical centre in Northton, Isle of Harris But only to the extent that the above purposes are consistent with furthering the achievement of sustainable development.
Operations:
What the charity is set up to do and how it does this:
Northton Heritage Trust operates the Hebrides People Visitor Centre, preserving and sharing the genealogical resources of Co Leis Thu? (Who Do You Belong To?) that focus on the Outer Hebrides. The Visitor Centre offers engaging exhibitions and a bookshop. We run grant-funded projects that promote education and heritage, such as creating free St Kilda learning materials, and educational materials. Through these activities, we support the community, celebrate local history, and provide valuable resources for visitors and researchers alike.
Charity Status: Active
Constitutional Form: Community Benefit Society
Constitutional Form Date: 15 Aug 1996
Main Operating Location: Western Isles
Number of Staff: 6
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"
Beneficiaries: "Children or young people", "Older 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 £336,201 £112,913 01 Nov 2022 Yes
31 Mar 2023 £252,782 £210,819 22 Dec 2023 Yes
31 Mar 2024 £260,669 £240,437 20 Dec 2024 Yes
31 Mar 2025 £249,267 £261,537 19 Dec 2025 Yes Download
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
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