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Murton Trust For Education and the Environment

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC031554
Status
Active
Registered
April 7, 2001
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
The Steading
Murton Trust
Arbroath Road
Forfar
DD8 2RZ

Contact

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','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'

Murton Trust for Education and the Environment is a Scottish charity (SC031554) with an educational and environmental focus. Based on a former quarry near Forfar, Angus, it manages a 100-acre site, including a nature reserve, visitor farm, and tearoom. Vision: To create a unique space where people of all ages can learn and develop life skills. Mission: Murton seeks to maximise its site’s potential to enrich lives, serving as an educational centre with a national reputation and strong community value. Aims: • Provide educational opportunities that foster learning and life skills. • Maintain a thriving nature reserve, promoting outdoor access. • Operate a visitor farm and tearoom for recreation and income generation. • Build strong community connections through leadership and engagement. Murton strives to be a sustainable charity that benefits individuals and the wider community.

Objectives: 4.1 Advancement of education 4.1.1 To advance education of the public, especially the young people, regarding nature, wildlife, the environment and living and working in the countryside, in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving the conditions of life for young people and the community. 4.2 Environmental protection and improvement 4.2.1 To preserve and enhance the natural heritage for the public benefit by the establishment and maintenance of a nature reserve on land owned by, or leased to, the Trust and/or at such places as the charity trustees may from time to time determine. 4.3 Provision of recreational facilities 4.3.1 To provide recreational facilities to the public on land owned by, or leased to, the Trust and/or such other places as the charity trustees may from time to time determine.

Geography

Main operating location
Angus
Geographical spread
More than one local authority area in Scotland

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees Accounts
June 30, 2025 £386,292 £424,358 17 PDF 183.8 KB
June 30, 2024 £358,642 £407,591 - PDF 5.6 MB
June 30, 2023 £340,470 £454,408 -
June 30, 2022 £473,026 £528,641 -
June 30, 2021 £434,776 £417,359 -