The Friends of Thomas Muir
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC041688
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- Aug. 5, 2010
- Legal form
- Unincorporated association
Address
- Address
- East Dunbartonshire Council
Civic and Corporate Headquarters
12 Strathkelvin Place
Kirkintilloch
G66 1TJ
Contact
- Website
thomasmuir.co.uk
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','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'
The charity's purpose is to celebrate, promote and study the life and work of Thomas Muir of Huntershill, and the relevance of his legacy to the wider history of democracy. We work with a range of local and national organisations to raise awareness of his contribution to the cause of social reform through the medium of stage presentation, art and literature, and academic discourse. Among other activities, we organise exhibitions and seminars, the annual East Dunbartonshire School Arts Competition, and the annual Thomas Muir Symposium, hosted in one of our secondary schools, with guest speakers from the academic and local history community, and contributions from students.
Beneficiaries: 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'
Objectives: To advance the education of the public in Scotland and the wider world about the life of Thomas Muir - 'the Father of Scottish Democracy' and to further this interest through the creation and development of activities and initiatives pursuant to the advancement of citizenship and community development, advancement of the arts, heritage culture or science, the provision of recreational facilities or the organisation of recreational facilities with the object of improving the conditions of life of the general public at large.
Geography
- Main operating location
- East Dunbartonshire
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £750 | £889 |
| March 31, 2024 | £843 | £794 |
| March 31, 2023 | £630 | £1,116 |
| March 31, 2022 | £435 | £708 |
| March 31, 2021 | £385 | £602 |