# Aberdeen And District Beekeepers&#x27; Association (SCIO)

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC031754
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** May 9, 2001
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC031754


## Contact

- **Address:** 5 Baillieswells Drive, Bieldside, ABERDEEN
- **Postcode:** AB15 9AT
- **Website:** www.aberdeenbeekeepers.net



## Activities

**Activities:** &#x27;It carries out activities or services itself&#x27;

**Purposes:** &#x27;the advancement of education&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of environmental protection or improvement&#x27;

**What the charity does:** To advance education through promoting the study and development of apiculture, and to advance the heritage, culture and science of beekeeping amongst its membership and throughout the wider community.  The Association maintains a working apiary in central Aberdeenshire which is used to promote the practical aspects of beekeeping.  The Association undertakes a wide range of educational events, including talks and practical apiary-based demonstrations and training courses, which are open to all ADBKA members and occasionally to other Associations and/or interested members of the public.  Members are encouraged to study for Scottish Beekeepers Association qualifications in beekeeping.  The Association provides support to members in their beekeeping activities and disseminates information about the importance of bees and beekeeping throughout the area of operation.  A library of books on beekeeping is maintained and made available to Association members.

**Beneficiaries:** &#x27;No specific group, or for the benefit of the community&#x27;

**Objectives:** 4.1 The purpose of the Association is to advance education through promoting the study and development of apiculture and to advance the heritage, culture and science of beekeeping amongst its membership and throughout the wider community.





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** Aberdeen
- **Geographical spread:** More than one local authority area in Scotland






