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Kirkpatrick Durham Recreation Association

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC029178
Status
Active
Registered
June 15, 1999
Legal form
Unincorporated association

Address

Address
Smithy House
43 St David Street
Kirkpatrick Durham
Castle Douglas
DG7 3HE

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','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','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes'

The charity was set up to provide a recreational facility for the residents of Kirkpatrick Durham and the wider environs. The charity own and manage Kirkpatrick Durham Recreation Area. This area is 4.5 acres of former agricultural land with paths and woodland area. There is a small community orchard and an area with outdoor play equipment. There is a small building available for community use and private hire, this has basic catering facilities and a wheelchair accessible toilet is available. There is a polytunnel and greenhouse for community use. Monthly social gatherings are organised and the charity is involved, with others, in organising the annual village gala week.

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

Objectives: To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Kirkpatrick Durham and its environs without distinction of sex of political, religious or other opinions by associating the local statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities, in the interest of social welfare for recreation and other leisure-time occupation so that their conditions of live may be improved.

Geography

Main operating location
Dumfries And Galloway
Geographical spread
A specific local point, community or neighbourhood

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2024 £4,337 £4,151
Dec. 31, 2023 £16,871 £22,408
Dec. 31, 2022 £17,756 £35,082
Dec. 31, 2021 £28,278 £3,460
Dec. 31, 2020 £1,388 £2,582