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Stornoway Historical Society

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC023424
Status
Active
Registered
March 7, 1995
Legal form
Unincorporated association

Address

Address
Town Hall
2 Cromwell Street
Stornoway
Isle of Lewis
HS1 2DB

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'

The charity was set up to raise awareness of and preserve the history, heritage and culture of the town of Stornoway and the surrounding area. The charity actively participates in the presentation of information on the town through exhibitions, public lectures and publications. The charity also maintains, preserves and adds to its collection and archive.

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','Older People','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community','Other charities or voluntary bodies'

Objectives: The Objective of the Society is to advance the education of the public about the history, heritage and culture of Stornoway and the Island of lewis

Geography

Main operating location
Western Isles
Geographical spread
A specific local point, community or neighbourhood

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
Dec. 31, 2025 £18,293 £34,755 1
Dec. 31, 2024 £49,877 £35,151 1
Dec. 31, 2023 £63,202 £66,967 1
Dec. 31, 2022 £28,753 £28,700 1
Dec. 31, 2021 £15,441 £16,637 1
Dec. 31, 2020 £10,368 £11,124 -