Dorothy Dunnett Society
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC030649
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- Sept. 1, 2000
- Legal form
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Address
- Address
- 1/2 West Grange Gardens
Edinburgh
EH9 2RA
Contact
- Website
dunnettcentral.org
Activities
'It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'
We award grants in collaboration with the University of the Highlands and Islands and grants to academics, e.g. for book illustrations and attendance at an international conference. Issue a quarterly magazine “Whispering Gallery”. The articles in it cover a range of historical and literary themes that take their impetus from Dorothy Dunnett’s books. Organise two in-person lecture days per year and two on-line lectures. Liaise with the National Library of Scotland regarding the preservation and accessibility of the Dorothy Dunnett archive. Contribute funding and judges for the annual Historical Writers’ Association short story award in collaboration with the Historical Writers’ Association and Curtis Brown, Literary Agents. Twitter, Instagram and Facebook group
Objectives: a) Advance the education of the public concerning the history, politics, culture and religion of the 11th, 15th and 16th centuries by promoting the study of and research into such subjects generally and into such subjects particularly as they relate to the works of Dorothy Dunnett and to disseminate to the public the results of such research. b) Foster the appreciation and recognition of the literary works of Dorothy Dunnett. c) Ensure that the manuscripts, letters, reference materials and research papers of Dorothy Dunnett are preserved and are accessible.
Areas of operation
- Main operating location
- Fife
- Geographical spread
- UK and overseas
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2025 | £51,296 | £57,166 | PDF 874.5 KB |
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £52,958 | £61,249 | |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £104,065 | £168,918 | |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £127,011 | £58,476 | |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £27,097 | £24,666 |
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