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Ayrshire Federation Of Historical Societies

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC009964
Status
Active
Registered
April 1, 1986
Legal form
Unincorporated association

Address

Address
1 Craigbrae Cottages
Drongan
Ayr
KA6 7EN

Contact

Website
afhs.co.uk
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Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

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

To act as a umbrella body for the many local history societies in the county, allowing them to meet and exchange information on subjects of mutual interest, such as hall hires, speakers, outings.

Objectives: The objects of the Federation shall be to advance the education of the public in local history and in particular the historyof Ayrshire by means of research, study, meetings, lectures and other related activities and in furtherance thereof:- a To promote co-operation and the interchange of views upon matters relating to the research, study and dissemination of the history of Ayrshire. b To hold meetings, lectures and conferences, organise visits, conduct research, publish newsletters, journals, books, maintain or support libraries and undertake such other activities as may be considered appropriate in furtherance of the above objects. c To co-operate with one or more other organisations to carry out such activities where appropriate.

Areas of operation

Main operating location
South Ayrshire
Geographical spread
More than one local authority area in Scotland

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £1,241 £2,382
March 31, 2024 £681 £870
March 31, 2023 £539 £563
March 31, 2022 £499 £454
March 31, 2021 £21 £393