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Friends of Merkinch Local Nature Reserve SCIO

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC037131
Status
Active
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'

As per accounts

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.

Areas of operation

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

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Accounts
March 31, 2025 £30,040 £14,673 PDF 3.3 MB
March 31, 2024 £19,222 £17,037
March 31, 2023 £10,698 £44,784
March 31, 2022 £45,114 £35,236
March 31, 2021 £52,325 £35,181