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Papay Community Association

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC022974
Status
Active
Registered
May 15, 1992
Legal form
Unincorporated association

Address

Address
Hundland
Papa Westray
Orkney
KW17 2BU

Contact

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','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 PCA runs a community hall, which provides recreational and educational facilities for use by islanders and visitors. Facilities include a playpark, multi-gym, hall games, library, and clay pottery wheel. The PCA organises numerous events on Papa Westray, including community meals, community dances, concerts, workshops, films, and a major annual summer festival. Funds are raised every year for Children In Need, and sometimes for other charities.

Beneficiaries: 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'

Objectives: The objects of the Association shall be: a) To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the island of Papay without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, by associating the local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants. b) To secure the establishment of a community school/centre and other community facilities (hereinafter called 'The Centre') and to co-operate with the local Statutory Authority in the maintenance and management of the Centre, for activities promoted by the Association and its constituent members in furtherance of the above objects or any of them.

Geography

Main operating location
Orkney Islands
Geographical spread
A specific local point, community or neighbourhood

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Sept. 30, 2024 £12,187 £5,932
Sept. 30, 2023 £32,543 £15,532
Sept. 30, 2022 £13,695 £24,299
Sept. 30, 2021 £31,152 £27,121
Sept. 30, 2020 £17,641 £15,064