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Four Acres Charitable Trust

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC004689
Status
Active
Registered
Nov. 1, 1983
Legal form
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Address

Address
The White House
Dowanhill Park
50 Havelock Street
Glasgow
G11 5JE

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

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

The charity has been involved in restoring and providing a sustainable future for the former Dowanhill Church (now Cottiers), with its theatre space remaining a popular music and theatrical performance venue as well as offering an attractive setting for weddings

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

Objectives: 2 The company's objects are: (a) To promote for the public benefit the preservation (whether wholly or in part) of buildings and other structures or features of historic and/or architectural significance, and in particular (but without limitation) the former Dowanhill Church and its ancillary buildings and grounds (now known as 'Cottiers'). (b) To advance the arts and culture, and in particular by providing appropriate performance, rehearsal and/or exhibition space for arts and cultural activities. (c) To provide recreational facilities available to members of the public at large, with the object of improving their conditions of life. (d) To advance education, and in particular with regard to the qualities of buildings of architectural merit and those involved in the design of those buildings. (e) To promote, establish, operate and/or support other projects and initiatives which further a similar charitable purpose or purposes.

Geography

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

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
March 31, 2025 £2,458,041 £2,396,064 3
March 31, 2024 £383,613 £559,950 3
March 31, 2023 £326,069 £3,447,760 3
March 31, 2022 £369,620 £318,387 3
March 31, 2021 £282,599 £276,933 3

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