Royal Incorporation Of The Buchanan Bequest
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC003989
- Status
- Active
- Reporting
- Up to date Last filed June 16, 2026. Filing history
- Registered
- Jan. 1, 1902
- Legal form
- Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Address
- Address
- East Ayrshire Council
Chief Executive's Office
Council Headquarters
London Road
Kilmarnock
KA3 7BU
Activities
'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals'
'the prevention or relief of poverty'
The Trust was established by Trust Deed in 1861. The principal objects of the Trust are to relieve poverty in the Kilmarnock area through the distribution of funds by the parish ministers.
Beneficiaries: 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'
Objectives: The provision of Recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational facilities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. The advancement of civic responsibility or community development.
Geography
- Main operating location
- East Ayrshire
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
Finances
| Period end | Filed | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 10, 2025 | June 16, 2026On time | £45,669 | £45,756 |
| Nov. 10, 2024 | May 26, 2025On time | £44,115 | £42,363 |
| Nov. 10, 2023 | June 13, 2024On time | £40,626 | £42,494 |
| Nov. 10, 2022 | May 10, 2023On time | £39,364 | £40,262 |
| Nov. 10, 2021 | May 31, 2022On time | £36,983 | £40,532 |
| Nov. 10, 2020 | May 17, 2021 | £44,017 | £45,522 |
Due dates are 9 months after the year end, OSCR's deadline, so they don't allow for any extension OSCR has granted.