The Shetland Bus Friendship Society
Also known as: Sbfs
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC032686
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- Dec. 10, 2001
- Legal form
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Address
- Address
- Scalloway Museum
Castle Street
Scalloway
Shetland
ZE1 0TP
Contact
- Website
scallowaymuseum.org
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'
The charity was originall set up to remember the clandestine Shetland Bus operation during WW2 and later broadened its scope to run a Museum in the village of Scalloway.
Beneficiaries: 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'
Objectives: 4 The organisation’s purposes are to: 4.1 Advance the education of the public into the history and heritage of the local community and in particular the historical relevance of the Shetland Bus. 4.2 Advance the understanding of the community and the general public of the importance of heritage and the local culture. 4.3 Protect and preserve the cultural heritage of the local area as far as is possible, for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations and the general public.
Geography
- Main operating location
- Shetland Islands
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £95,220 | £79,508 |
| March 31, 2024 | £131,682 | £53,476 |
| March 31, 2023 | £132,758 | £45,527 |
| March 31, 2022 | £32,217 | £44,823 |
| March 31, 2021 | £33,541 | £39,805 |