Old Smiddy Strachur Museum Society
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC022780
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- May 19, 1994
- Legal form
- Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Address
- Address
- The Old Manse
Strachur
Cairndow
PA27 8DF
Contact
- Website
strachursmiddy.org.uk
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'
The charity was set up to maintain Strachur Smiddy as a living museum where people can see and learn blacksmithing skills in a traditional setting., To achieve that we own the Smiddy which was originally set up in the 18th century. We maintain the building and open it as a museum where visitors can watch a blacksmith at work. Our regular blacksmith has trained others , and we encourage enthusiasts to practice and develop their metal working skills on days when the Smiddy is not open to visitors. In this way we hope to develop and sustain blacksmith's skills into the future.
Objectives: The Trustees shall hold the Trust Fund and the Existing Collection in Trust: (a) for the advancement of the education of the general public without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions, by provision of the Museum comprising the Existing Collection together with such other objects, specimens or Collections as may from time to time be acquired in, accordance with the provisions of this Deed (“the Collection”), in respect of which there will be a strong presumption against the subsequent disposal of any specimen. (b) to provide for the protection of the specimens comprised in the Collection from deterioration, damage, loss, accidental destruction or unauthorised disposal. (c) to form, establish and support and to aid in the formation, establishment and support of any other charitable companies, institutions, associations, trusts, or societies formed for objects similar to the objects set out above.
Areas of operation
- Main operating location
- Argyll And Bute
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2025 | £5,692 | £4,829 | PDF 159.1 KB |
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £4,406 | £3,790 | |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £5,543 | £5,148 | |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £4,844 | £4,168 | |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £4,429 | £3,654 |
Nearby
- Rural GP Association of Scotland 0.0 mi
- Dunoon Free Church 0.2 mi
- Scottish Maritime Sailing Trust 0.3 mi
- Strachur Hub 0.6 mi
- Strachur Bay Moorings Association 0.5 mi