Charity Details

Beith Cultural And Heritage Society

SC036758Registered charity from 26 June 2005

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Charity Information:

Address 16 Crummock Street
Beith
North Ayrshire

Postcode KA15 2BD

Is the supplied address a principal office or a trustee address? Trustee - Charity Trustee

Website www.beithtownhouse.co.uk

Regulatory Type Standard

Object:

The objects of the Society are to advance the education of the public, in particular the local community, in the cultural, historical and natural heritage of Beith and its environs. In furtherance thereof but not otherwise, the Society shall seek: (1) to educate and provide information on the said history and heritage in order to raise awareness of the same amongst members of the public and (2) to promote an active interest in, and understanding of, that history and heritage. In furtherance thereof but not otherwise, the Society shall have the following powers:- (a) to acquire accommodation, including the Beith Townhouse, by hire, long lease or purchase. (b) to acquire or be custodian of artefacts and other material relating to the culture and history of Beith and its environs. (c) to improve, manage and otherwise deal with material and property in the ownership or custodianship of the Society. (d) to sell, let, hire out or otherwise deal with the property of the Society. (e) to employ such staff as are considered appropriate for the proper conduct of the Society's activities.

Operations:

What the charity is set up to do and how it does this:

Beith Cultural & Heritage Society was formed with the aim of establishing a collection of photographs and objects associated with the heritage of the town and surrounding area, thus ensuring their preservation while also providing information, and promoting an interest and understanding of local history. Another aim was ensuring the future of the former Townhouse building, which was empty and surplus to the requirements of its owner, the local authority. The Townhouse, which is run by volunteers, is run as a local heritage centre with a mixture of permanent exhibits and temporary exhibitions, usually with a local theme. Admission to the exhibitions is always free. A particular focus is preserving and displaying Beith made furniture. We encourage visits from groups and the local primary school. Additionally, we hold regular talks on a variety of historical topics. These are held during the day and evenings to cater for as many people as possible.

Charity Status: Active

Constitutional Form: Unincorporated association

Constitutional Form Date: 26 Jun 2005

Main Operating Location: North Ayrshire

Number of Staff: 0

Number of Volunteers: 1-50

Purposes: "any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes"

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
30 Apr 2022	£4,734	£234	28 Jul 2022	Yes
30 Apr 2023	£18,077	£5,554	03 Jul 2023	Yes
30 Apr 2024	£11,356	£12,587	01 Jul 2024	Yes
30 Apr 2025	£6,372	£4,500	25 Jul 2025	Yes	Not published by OSCR
30 Apr 2026			No	Annual Information due by 31 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:

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