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Wanlockhead Museum Trust

Also known as: WLMT Hidden Treasures Museum of Lead Mining

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC001508
Status
Active
Registered
Jan. 7, 1975
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
Museum of Lead Mining
Wanlockhead
Dumfries and Galloway
ML12 6UT

Contact

Website
leadminingmuseum.co.uk
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Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'

To preserve and conserve the local social and indusrial history related tothe lead mining industry. To educate the general public. Undertaken through the museum and guided tours plus involvement with local schools and specialist groups.

Objectives: 4 The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: 4.1 To advance the education of the general public, without distinction of sex or political, religious, or other options, by provision of a local heritage social history museum, comprising a curated Collection of historical artefacts, together with such other objects, specimens or collections as may, from time to time, be acquired. 4.2 to promote the local history and cultural traditions of the former lead mining community of Wanlockhead. 4.3 to provide for the protection and preservation of the historical artefacts comprised in the Collection from deterioration, damage, loss, accidental destruction or unauthorised disposal

Geography

Main operating location
Dumfries And Galloway
Geographical spread
A specific local point, community or neighbourhood

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees Accounts
March 31, 2025 £272,727 £324,238 12 PDF 1.2 MB
March 31, 2024 £347,446 £344,380 -
March 31, 2023 £279,790 £254,193 -
March 31, 2022 £168,682 £286,346 -
March 31, 2021 £357,785 £106,975 -