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Clan Donald Lands Trust

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC007862
Status
Active
Registered
May 6, 1971
Legal form
Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Address

Address
Armadale Castle
Sleat
Isle of Skye
IV45 8RS

Contact

Website
armadalecastle.com
Website screenshot

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

The purpose of the Clan Donald Lands Trust is not only to preserve but also to promote the unique assets in our care. Our mission is: ‘The conservation, protection and promotion of Clan Donald, its traditions, history and property including the built, cultivated and natural assets and habitat in its ownership on the Isle of Skye for the purpose of fostering Clan Donald sentiment and interest. enabling physical and intellectual access to the public and Clansmen globally.

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','Older People','Other defined groups','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'

Objectives: The Trustees shall hold the Trust Fund for the following purposes (the 'Purposes') DECLARING THAT nothing in these presents shall authorise the expenditure of the Trust Fund for purpose which are not charitable purposes under section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and which are also regarded as charitable in relation to the application of the Taxes Acts ('Charitable Purposes'):- 3.1 Operating and maintaining the Clan Museum for the purpose of fostering Clan sentiment and interest and the encouragement of education of members of the Clan and the general public in the history of the Highland Clans and Clan Donald in particular and the collection and preservation of records and traditions and objects of historic interest bearing on the history of Clan Donald. 3.2 The relief of those who are in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage and in selecting those individuals who may benefit from such assistance the Trustees shall be entitled to take into account an individual's connection with the Clan Donald (and its septs) and also his or her place of residence. 3.3 Providing funds to assist in the education of Clansmen, to provide scholarships at schools and universities for the sons and daughters of Clansmen. 3.4 Encouraging the advancement of education and the arts, heritage and culture by promoting the general public's understanding and appreciation of the history and traditions of the Lordship of the Isles, the Highland Clans and Clan Donald in particular.

Geography

Main operating location
Highland
Geographical spread
UK and overseas

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
Dec. 31, 2024 £1,448,671 £1,687,468 36
Dec. 31, 2023 £1,277,313 £1,452,087 13
Dec. 31, 2022 £1,388,565 £1,506,410 21
Dec. 31, 2021 £1,421,216 £1,317,499 22
Dec. 31, 2020 £981,109 £1,180,473 20