Taigh Chearsabhagh Trust
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC022145
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- Nov. 25, 1993
- Legal form
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Address
- Address
- Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum & Arts Centre
Lochmaddy
Isle of North Uist
Outer Hebrides
HS6 5AA
Contact
- Website
taigh-chearsabhagh.org
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'
In our galleries and award-winning museum located in Lochmaddy we offer a stimulating and dynamic programme of cultural events throughout the year for our island community and the many visitors to these islands.. We present contemporary visual arts and heritage exhibitions, poetry and literary and traditional music events, as well as small festivals and conferences.
Beneficiaries: 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'
Objectives: This clause shall be interpreted as if it incorporates an over-riding qualification limiting the powers of the Charity so that any activity which would otherwise be permitted by the terms of this clause may be carried on only if that activity furthers an object which is regarded as charitable. the expression 'charitable' shall mean a charitable purpose under Section 7 of the Charities Act. Subject to this over-riding qualification, the Charity's objects are intended to benefit the local inhabitants of North Uist and the wider Western Isles, visitors to the area, national and international students and artists, and the general public in Scotland and elsewhere by seeking to: (a) Advance education of the arts and the local heritage, including Gaelic culture and language, by establishing and managing a culture and arts centre which also includes a museum of local history in North Uist known as Taigh Chearsabhagh, which is open to all to visit and enjoy. (b) Promote the advancement of education by encouraging an interest in and study of the heritage and local history of North Uist including Gaelic culture and language, through the Taigh Chearsabhagh's museum and galleries. (c) Promote and encourage the development and study of arts and crafts locally. (d) Promote all forms of the arts for the benefit of the inhabitants of North Uist, in order to develop greater appreciation of the arts, culture and heritage as well as improve the quality of and public access to the arts.
Geography
- Main operating location
- Western Isles
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £329,087 | £340,577 | 8 |
| March 31, 2024 | £326,613 | £430,350 | 10 |
| March 31, 2023 | £403,537 | £505,230 | 10 |
| March 31, 2022 | £322,287 | £297,552 | 1 |
| March 31, 2021 | £278,786 | £285,228 | 16 |