Save Wemyss Ancient Caves Society
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC023862
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- March 29, 1995
- Legal form
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Address
- Address
- 13 Kirkland Road
Methil
Leven
Fife
KY8 3LZ
Contact
- Website
wemysscaves.org
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 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 advancement of environmental protection or improvement'
The central aim of the society is to preserve and protect the Wemyss Caves and their ancient carvings and bring this important site the recognition it deserves
Objectives: 1Save Wemyss Ancient Caves Society is a non-profit distributing cultural and heritage company primarily concerned with the Wemyss Caves and their environs and working with partners such as Historic Environment Scotland, Scottish Coastal Archaeology and the Problem of Erosion, Fife Coast and Countryside Trust, Scottish Natural Heritage, SEPA, other non-governmental bodies and local government bodies. The company’s principal objects are: a)to conserve, preserve and endeavour to create permanent protection for the natural and cultural heritage of the Wemyss Caves and their carvings for the benefit of the public. b)to provide education to the public by publicising the caves and their carvings and to work with interested local educational establishments to provide a platform for study in the interests of ancient heritage and to collect archival materials relating to the caves and the local area. c)to provide recreational facilities and organise recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. d)to facilitate the advancement of citizenship and community development.
Areas of operation
- Main operating location
- Fife
- Geographical spread
- UK and overseas
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £9,584 | £8,207 | 1 |
| March 31, 2024 | £35,383 | £25,481 | 1 |
| March 31, 2023 | £10,337 | £6,638 | 2 |
| March 31, 2022 | £9,483 | £9,137 | - |
| March 31, 2021 | £4,144 | £3,916 | - |