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Dunbeath Preservation Trust

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC003175
Status
Active
Reporting
Up to date Last filed Sept. 21, 2026. Filing history
Registered
Jan. 1, 1902
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
Dunbeath Heritage Centre
Old School
Dunbeath
Caithness
Highland
KW6 6ED

Contact

Website
dunbeath-heritage.org.uk
Screenshot of the Dunbeath Preservation Trust website

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

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

The objectives Of the charity are the preservation, enhancement and development for educational and Other charitable purposes of the general locality of Dunbeath, Caithness with particular reference to its resources in respect of prehistoric sites, ancient monuments, historic buildings, social history and general environment including its flora, fauna and geology. The Boat Shed is open to the public daily during the summer months.

Beneficiaries: 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'

Objectives: (one) To preserve, enhance or develop for the benefit of the inhabitants of Dunbeath and its general locality as well as the Nation at large, whatever of its archaeological, historical, constructional and natural heritage as may exist in the Dunbeath area and its wider locality generally, to encourage and promote the study, preservation, enhancement and development of the archaeology, history, culture, flora, fauna geology and way of life in Dunbeath and adjacent parts of Northern Scotland as the Trustees consider appropriate. (two) For the enhancement of the education of the general public without distinction of sex, or of political, religious or other opinions by provision of Heritage Services comprising of Dunbeath Heritage Centre, the Existing Collection consisting of buildings, sites, land, property, objects, specimens, collections and archives as may from time to time be acquired in accordance with the provisions of this Deed and hereafter called The Collection in respect of which there will be a strong presumption against the subsequent disposal of any item.

Geography

Main operating location
Highland
Geographical spread
Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure Employees
March 31, 2026 Sept. 21, 2026On time £71,570 £35,720 1
March 31, 2025 Dec. 17, 2025On time £50,790 £49,213 2
March 31, 2024 Dec. 17, 2024On time £64,448 £53,465 2
March 31, 2023 Dec. 19, 2023On time £47,126 £82,228 2
March 31, 2022 Dec. 20, 2022On time £71,927 £46,208 1
March 31, 2021 Dec. 14, 2021 £116,006 £27,952 1

Due dates are 9 months after the year end, OSCR's deadline, so they don't allow for any extension OSCR has granted.