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The West Harris Trust

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC041920
Status
Active
Registered
Nov. 24, 2010
Legal form
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Address

Address
Talla na Mara
Pairc Niseaboist
Isle of Harris
HS3 3AE

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement'

The main objectives of the charity are:- - to advance rural regeneration of the crofting community of West Harris. - to manage community land and associated assets for the benefit of the crofting community of West Harris and the public in general following principles of sustainable development, where sustainable development means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. - to advance the education of the crofting community of West Harris about its environment, culture, heritage and/or history. - to advance environmental protection or improvement including preservation, and conservation of the natural environment, the promotion of sustainable development, the maintenance, improvement or provision of environmental amenities for the crofting community of West Harris and/or the preservation of buildings or sites of architectural, historic or other importance to the crofting community.

Objectives: (a) To advance rural regeneration of the Crofting Community. (b) To manage community land and associated assets for the benefit of the Crofting Community and the public in general following principles of sustainable development, where sustainable development means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. (c) To advance the education of the Crofting Community about its environment, culture, heritage and/or history. (d) To advance environmental protection or improvement including preservation, and conservation of the natural environment, the promotion of sustainable development, the maintenance, improvement or provision of environmental amenities for the Crofting Community and/or the preservation of buildings or sites of architectural, historic or other importance to the Crofting Community.

Areas of operation

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

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
Dec. 31, 2024 £556,203 £692,730 6
Dec. 31, 2023 £239,440 £400,285 6
Dec. 31, 2022 £485,698 £454,658 4
Dec. 31, 2021 £403,160 £422,164 6
Dec. 31, 2020 £315,234 £309,013 8