# Merkinch Community Centre Association

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC000706
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** Dec. 31, 1969
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC000706


## Contact

- **Address:** Coronation Park, Inverness
- **Postcode:** IV3 8AD
- **Website:** www.merkinchcommunitycentre.co.uk



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It carries out activities or services itself'

**Purposes:** 'the advancement of education','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'

**What the charity does:** The past period has been one of continued bookings albeit on a downward trajectory, and  it was felt that it was time to close the charity, handing over the management of the building to Highlife Highland (HLH) and the Highland Council.

**Objectives:** 4.1 To promote the wellbeing and benefit of the residents and inhabitants of the Merkinch area of Inverness and its environs by associating with local authorities, local clubs and voluntary organisations, members, residents and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions and quality of lives for said residents and inhabitants. 4.2 Without prejudice to the foregoing to operate and manage the building known as Merkinch Community Centre and co-operate with any local authority in the maintenance and management of the Centre in furtherance of the purposes mentioned at 4.1 above.





## Areas of operation

- **Main operating location:** Highland
- **Geographical spread:** A specific local point, community or neighbourhood



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2025 | £260222 | £368245 |  -  | 0 | [PDF](/sc/SC000706/files/2025-08-31-accounts.pdf) (381.3 KB) |
| March 31, 2024 | £112181 | £121737 |  -  | 0 | [PDF](/sc/SC000706/files/2024-03-31-accounts.pdf) (1.2 MB) |
| March 31, 2023 | £144204 | £145321 |  -  | 0 |  |
| March 31, 2022 | £91001 | £80354 |  -  | 0 |  |
| March 31, 2021 | £18310 | £43984 |  -  | 0 |  |