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Blackthorn Allotments Association

SC044883Registered charity from 28 May 2014
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Charity Information Operations Annual Submissions Income and Expenditure Charity Trustees
Charity Information:
Address 83 Holm Farm Road
Inverness
Postcode IV2 6BF
Website No Link Provided
Regulatory Type Standard
Object:
4. i. For the benefit of the Inverness community to provide, or help in the provision of, facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and other leisure-time activities generally; but specifically to provide or assist in the provision of, allotments with the objects of improving the conditions of life for the said community generally; but in particular those who have need of such facilities by virtue of their youth, age, infirmity, disability, poverty and social/economic circumstances. ii. To advance the education of the said community concerning the sciences of agriculture, horticulture and related subjects, and fostering an interest in all aspects of the aforesaid subjects. iii. To promote community development by encouraging the said community to participate and co-operate in the activities of the association. iv. To advance citizenship and promote volunteering, and in particular through encouraging the participation of volunteers in relation to the improvement and maintenance of the allotment area. v. To advance community development and knowledge of horticulture in the locality by organising regular social events. vii. To conserve, preserve, protect and improve the land worked on by encouraging environmentally friendly activities.
Operations:
What the charity is set up to do and how it does this:
Our charity is dedicated to enriching the Inverness community by providing and maintaining allotments. We aim to improve the quality of life for residents, especially those who can benefit most due to their age, health, or financial situation. We believe access to green spaces and gardening is vital for social welfare, improving mental health and providing physical wellbeing. We achieve this by: Creating recreational opportunities: We offer a space for leisure and relaxation through gardening. Promoting education: We advance community knowledge of horticulture and agriculture. Building community: We organize social events and encourage volunteerism, fostering a sense of belonging and shared purpose. Protecting the environment: We promote sustainable and eco-friendly gardening practices to preserve the land. Through these efforts, we help create a healthier, more connected, and environmentally conscious community.
Charity Status: Active
Constitutional Form: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Constitutional Form Date: 28 May 2014
Main Operating Location: Highland
Number of Staff: 0
Number of Volunteers: 1-50
Purposes: "the advancement of education", "the advancement of citizenship or community development", "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 advancement of environmental protection or improvement"
Beneficiaries: "Children or young people", "Older People", "People with disabilities or health problems", "People with a particular ethnic or racial origin"
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 £3,452 £3,382 25 Sept 2022 Yes
31 Mar 2023 £2,608 £3,641 19 Sept 2023 Yes
31 Mar 2024 £1,809 £884 14 Nov 2024 Yes
31 Mar 2025 £3,241 £2,873 01 Oct 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
Caroline Fowler-Hinde
Moira Prentice
Andrew Griffin
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