Spean Bridge, Roy Bridge and Achnacarry SCIO
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC044101
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- June 25, 2013
- Legal form
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Address
- Address
- Woodhowe
13 Glenspean Park
Roy Bridge
Inverness-shire
PH31 4AS
Contact
- Website
srascio.scot
Activities
'It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations'
'the prevention or relief of poverty','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 advancement of environmental protection or improvement'
Our SCIO is the only community development trust covering the whole of our Community Council’s 1,000 sq km area, with around 1,585 permanent residents. Membership is open to any resident, and our Board of Trustees meets six times a year, with an Autumn AGM. Our aims are promoting sustainable development, recreational facilities, education/training, environmental conservation, heritage, poverty relief and connectivity. We liaise with Highland Council, HIE, renewables operators and other funders to take advantage of asset acquisition opportunities which benefit the community. As at 2026, our major charitable projects are a 5-acre Community Garden and Riverside Woodland in Spean Bridge and the re-development of the former Roy Bridge School to provide 7 new affordable housing units for rent and 2 cross-subsidizing holiday apartments.
Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','Older People','People with disabilities or health problems','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community','Other charities or voluntary bodies'
Objectives: 5 The Organisation’s main purpose is consistent with furthering the achievement of sustainable development. The Organisation’s purposes are 5.1 support rural regeneration following the 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, within the communities of Spean Bridge, Roy Bridge and Achnacarry. 5.2 Encourage the relief of poverty in such ways as may be thought fit. 5.3 Encourage the advancement of education, training, retraining, particularly amongst unemployed people. 5.4 Promote the preservation of buildings or sites of historic or architectural importance. 5.5 Support the provision of recreational facilities. 5.6 Encourage the protection or conservation of the environment.
Geography
- Main operating location
- Highland
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | £58,145 | £61,860 | 1 |
| June 30, 2024 | £49,909 | £34,814 | - |
| June 30, 2023 | £32,134 | £33,661 | 1 |
| June 30, 2022 | £18,891 | £12,066 | 1 |
| June 30, 2021 | £8,678 | £10,581 | - |