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Friends of Merkinch Local Nature Reserve SCIO

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC037131
Status
Active
Reporting
Up to date Last filed June 19, 2026. Filing history
Registered
Jan. 24, 2006
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
30 Grant Street
Inverness
IV3 8BN

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','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'

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Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','Older People','People with disabilities or health problems','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'

Objectives: The organisation’s purposes are: •To advance education by – Junior Rangers programme for young people aged 8 to 14 years, species identification sessions for local school pupils, volunteer training courses, informational interpretation signage, wildlife recording workshops. •To provide recreational activities by – guided walks, bird watching groups, photography groups, community events and Fun Days, outdoor exercise equipment, den building for children. •To advance environmental protection or improvement by – planting and maintaining wildflower meadow, protecting wildlife habitats, tree planting, forest management plan, litter picks, clearance of invasive species, paths maintenance. •The advancement of citizenship or community development by – supported volunteering programme, fundraising working group, training for Board members, taking part in community surveys.

Geography

Main operating location
Highland
Geographical spread
A specific local point, community or neighbourhood

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
March 31, 2026 June 19, 2026On time £33,487 £25,438
March 31, 2025 July 10, 2025On time £30,040 £14,673
March 31, 2024 May 14, 2024On time £19,222 £17,037
March 31, 2023 May 18, 2023On time £10,698 £44,784
March 31, 2022 June 30, 2022On time £45,114 £35,236
March 31, 2021 June 3, 2021 £52,325 £35,181

Due dates are 9 months after the year end, OSCR's deadline, so they don't allow for any extension OSCR has granted.