# Comann Eachdraidh An Taobh Siar (West Side Historical Society)

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC032321
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Unincorporated association
- **Registered:** Aug. 18, 2001
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC032321


## Contact

- **Address:** Ionad Na Seann Sgoil, North Shawbost, Isle of Lewis
- **Postcode:** HS2 9BQ
- **Website:** www.ceats.org.uk



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It carries out activities or services itself'

**Purposes:** 'the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'

**What the charity does:** The charity was set up to preserve and protect the heritage and traditions of the west side of Lewis by collecting stories, songs, articles and photographs related to the local area. We produce a quarterly magazine to share that knowledge with the community and we hold exhibitions for the same purpose. We work with schoolchildren to advance their understanding of the locality and their heritage. We have published two croft history books covering the last 200 plus years, and we have Gaelic at the heart of everything we do.

**Objectives:** To preserve and protect the heritage and traditions of the west side of the Isle of Lewis with a view to advancing public education and appreciation of said heritage and traditions by means of research, study, recreation or such other means charitable in law.





## Areas of operation

- **Main operating location:** Western Isles
- **Geographical spread:** A specific local point, community or neighbourhood



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £8158 | £7296 |  -  | 0 |  |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £6900 | £3943 |  -  |  -  |  |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £7657 | £10027 |  -  |  -  |  |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £5044 | £7296 |  -  |  -  |  |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £3794 | £9023 |  -  |  -  |  |