Shawbost Old School Trust
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC032047
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- July 1, 2001
- Legal form
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Address
- Address
- Ionad Na Seann Sgoil
North Shawbost
Isle of Lewis
HS2 9BQ
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','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','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes'
The charity is set up to provide a community facility where the community can meet, enjoy social interaction together, develop and strengthen relationships, and share knowledge and experiences. The charity also seeks to support the preservation of our cultural heritage and native language through the work of the Comann Eachdraidh an Taobh Siar and local newspaper which are based in the facility. Furthermore, the charity provides office spaces and facilities for local businesses to operate from, which helps support our local economy.
Objectives: To promote the benefit of the inhabitants ofthe West Side of Lewis and its environs without distinction of sex, sexuality, 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, or assist in the provision of facilities, in the interest of social welfare for recreation and other leisure-time occupation so that their conditions of life may be improved.
Areas of operation
- Main operating location
- Western Isles
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £17,391 | £32,698 | 1 | PDF 36.5 KB |
| March 31, 2024 | £10,135 | £33,468 | 1 | |
| March 31, 2023 | £21,558 | £44,442 | 1 | |
| March 31, 2022 | £19,264 | £34,450 | 1 | |
| March 31, 2021 | £16,560 | £36,072 | 1 |