Cousland Smiddy Trust
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC009449
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- March 2, 1989
- Legal form
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Address
- Address
- 31 Hadfast Road
Cousland
By Dalkeith
Midlothian
EH22 2NZ
Contact
- Website
couslandsmiddy.co.uk
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','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'
We focus on conserving our heritage – keeping the building alive through meeting the needs of the present - adapting to changed economic and social factors, working the way the blacksmiths always have! We try to: Keep the smiddy at the heart of the community by: – Keeping the smiddy working – Sharing our aims. telling our story far and wide, building partnerships – Engaging villagers in enjoying our local heritage through events – Involving local people in our volunteering opportunities Attract funding by: – Raising funds locally – Applying to external partners for project funds Restore the buildings and environment by: – Careful stewardship – Restoration and development projects – Environmental improvements to provide a resource at the heart of the village. We manage organic allotments an orchard and areas for walking/general recreation.
Beneficiaries: 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'
Objectives: The objects for which the Trust is established are: To preserve the Smiddy Building at Cousland, near Dalkeith, Midlothian and its collection for the benefit of the local community and to advance the education of the public in Scotland and elsewhere by the provision of the Smiddy Building as a museum.
Geography
- Main operating location
- Midlothian
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £6,326 | £8,668 |
| March 31, 2024 | £15,469 | £8,596 |
| March 31, 2023 | £92,955 | £14,271 |
| March 31, 2022 | £3,235 | £5,989 |
| March 31, 2021 | £40,632 | £45,595 |
Nearby
- Cousland Village Association 0.0 mi
- The Jasper King Memorial Trust 0.2 mi
- Face to Face Ministries SCIO 0.3 mi
- Healthlink 360 1.2 mi
- Rotary Club of Musselburgh SCIO 1.3 mi