# Kinloch Historical Society

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC006858
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** May 14, 1984
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC006858


## Contact

- **Address:** 11 Keose Glebe, Isle of Lewis
- **Postcode:** HS2 9PJ
- **Website:** www.kinlochhistoricalsociety.co.uk



## Activities

**Activities:** &#x27;It carries out activities or services itself&#x27;

**Purposes:** &#x27;the advancement of education&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of citizenship or community development&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science&#x27;,&#x27;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&#x27;

**What the charity does:** Kinloch Historical Society (KHS) was formed on 6th December 1983 to promote the heritage and genealogy of the Kinloch area. A dedicated group of volunteers then began to collect and KHS is now situated in the old school at Balallan which has been developed as a community hub and offers a wide range of services. Among these are two museum rooms, an archive, a heritage store and workshop, conference space, charity shop, laundrette and office rental. The Society publishes books which are significant to the history, heritage &amp; culture of the area. The community hub also facilitates the Warm Hub service where members of the community can meet and have their lunch at a suggested price that they can pay or pay whatever they can. Kinloch Historical cannot function without the valuable service given by our volunteers. Monthly meetings are held to discuss relevant agenda items and also provide an opportunity to have an informal chat afterwards regarding Kinloch history

**Objectives:** 4.1 The advancement of citizenship and community development and in particular the regeneration and improvement of the physical, social and economic infrastructure of the area, including assisting people who are disadvantaged because of social and economic circumstances.  4.2 The advancement of the heritage, language, culture, arts, through the provision of a exhibitions, events, facilities and other services relating to the historical importance of the area. and the creation of a dedicated Museum and Archive.  4.2.1 to bring together, hold, adequately house, conserve and document a Collection of specimens being of historical, artistic or scientific importance, and in respect of which there will be a strong presumption against the subsequent disposal of any item. 4.2.2 to adopt a written Collecting Policy and review it at least every five years, which policy shall define the types of Specimens which the Society wishes to include in the Collection and the geographical area from which such Specimens may be drawn.  4.2.3 to maintain an accurate and current Register of all Specimens acquired for, or removed from the Collection  4.3 The advancement of education providing a better understanding of the built and natural environment, culture, heritage and history of the Isle of Lewis and the development of individual skills, capabilities and understanding to improve the lives of the inhabitants of the area and the public in general.  4.4 The provision of recreational and social facilities and activities to improve the lives of the inhabitants of the area and the public in general through the provision of a community hub and museum, and services and provision arising from the development of the facilities in the area and in particular at or around the community hub..





## Areas of operation

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






