# Dunbar's John Muir Association

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC022857
- **Known as:** Friends of John Muirs Birthplace
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Unincorporated association
- **Registered:** July 27, 1994
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC022857


## Contact

- **Address:** 27 High Street, Dunbar, Dunbar, East Lothian
- **Postcode:** EH42 1EN
- **Website:** www.muirbirthplacefriends.org.uk



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It carries out activities or services itself'

**Purposes:** 'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement'

**What the charity does:** Friends of John Muir's Birthplace was originally formed in 1994 as Dunbar John Muir's Association with the aim of promoting the life and work of John Muir in Dunbar and beyond. The Association successfully campaigned for the development of a centre celebrating Muir’s vision and influence on world conservation. It is a partner in the John Muir Birthplace Trust alongside East Lothian Council, Dunbar Community Council and the John Muir Trust. Friends support John Muir’s Birthplace with a variety of events, activities and fundraising.

**Objectives:** The Association's Objects are: (i) To advance the education of the public concerning John Muir, as the Dunbar-born pioneer of world nature conservation, and his belief in the unique and  irreplaceable value of wild places and wild creatures (ii) To implement John Muir's philosophy practically by conserving, restoring and enhancing landscape and wildlife in East Lothian and Scotland.





## Areas of operation

- **Main operating location:** East Lothian
- **Geographical spread:** A specific local point, community or neighbourhood



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 3, 2025 | £1878 | £298 |  -  | 0 | [PDF](/sc/SC022857/files/2025-08-03-accounts.pdf) (313.4 KB) |
| Aug. 3, 2024 | £1558 | £4222 |  -  | 0 |  |
| Aug. 3, 2023 | £558 | £118 |  -  | 0 |  |
| Aug. 3, 2022 | £426 | £360 |  -  | 0 |  |
| Aug. 3, 2021 | £576 | £1237 |  -  | 0 |  |
| Aug. 3, 2020 | £1862 | £1960 |  -  | 0 |  |