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Baird of Bute Society

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC042490
Status
Active
Registered
Aug. 2, 2011
Legal form
Unincorporated association

Address

Address
Ross & Company CA
Unit 4
9 Victoria Street
Rothesay
Isle of Bute
PA20 0AJ

Contact

Website
bairdofbute.com
Website screenshot

Activities

'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'

Baird of Bute was set up to provide activities for young people which will inspire them to achieve their potential in or out of Education. The Canadian Science Scholarship is awarded to students setting out on Science careers to visit laboratories and experience what it is like in Research Labs. Two students spent time in Toronto earlier this year, coming back with positive experiences in Labs and Academic Institutes. We did manage the Children's Art Competition where primary age pupils are asked to submit a painting or drawing of an idea related to Aviation or Inspiration with winning entries being made into Calendars which are distributed through the schools. There are also Science Workshops for Secondary pupils with the co-operation of Professor Eleanor Campbell of Edinburgh University.

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'

Objectives: The objectives of the Society are:- The promotion and recognition of the historical achievements of Andrew Baird. The advancement of education and information related to Andrew Baird, and his aviation and entrepreneurial activity. The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science on the Isle of Bute.

Geography

Main operating location
Argyll And Bute
Geographical spread
A specific local point, community or neighbourhood

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2025 £0 £0
Dec. 31, 2024 £2,548 £8,392
Dec. 31, 2023 £9,305 £6,885
Dec. 31, 2022 £0 £2,007
Dec. 31, 2021 £0 £2,558