The Coldingham Society
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC026242
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- Oct. 8, 1998
- Legal form
- Unincorporated association
Address
- Address
- Applin House
St Abbs Road
Coldingham
Eyemouth
Berwickshire
TD14 5NR
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes'
The Coldingham Society overseas a number of projects in the village community which contribute to the charity's declared purpose. These are the Coldingham Bookshop where income raised through the second-hand bookshop is distributed by way of small grants to local groups and projects. The Coldingham Garden Party where a group of volunteers take responsibility for enhancing the local village environment through the upkeep of community spaces, planting and maintaining flower beds, tubs and other displays. The Garden Party also maintain grounds around the village war memorial. Coldingham History Society is the newest project which started in 2024 and holds regular meetings with guest speakers. These sessions focus on local historial events and issues and currentky attract between 50 and 75 people.
Objectives: The objects of the Association are: a) to advance the education of the public in the history and culture of the area of Coldingham, Berwickshire, through the establishment of an historical centre or similar means. and b) to advance citizenship and community development by promoting civic responsibility, volunteering and the voluntary sector among Coldingham groups and sports clubs which promote the skills and well being of their members within the community. and c) any other similar purposes which are charitable in law and beneficial to the general public.
Areas of operation
- Main operating location
- Scottish Borders
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | £3,738 | £3,949 |
| June 30, 2024 | £2,753 | £1,646 |
| June 30, 2023 | £3,042 | £4,667 |
| June 30, 2022 | £7,583 | £5,617 |
| June 30, 2021 | £220 | £1,132 |