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Kelso Heritage Society

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC047690
Status
Active
Registered
Aug. 31, 2017
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
3 Douglas Crescent
Kelso
Scottish Borders
TD5 8BB

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

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

Kelso Heritage Society holds seven public talks per annum on local and national history relevant to Kelso. It produces publications and literature that raise awareness of local history and heritage. Develop new projects that enhance Kelso and district's historical, environmental and cultural heritage by holding exhibitions and is currently participating in civic plans for marking the 900th anniversary of the founding of Kelso Abbey. Support is also being given to the establishment of the Russell Cawthorn collection of books on the First World War at the town's library. We hold a long term lease from Scottish Borders Council on land that has now been restored as Kelso Community Orchard with different varieties of apple and pear trees.

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

Objectives: The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 to promote awareness of local heritage. 4.2 to seek ways to re-establish a museum or heritage facility in Kelso. 4.3 to forge links with the local schools, community groups and youth organisations to promote education of local heritage. 4.4 to liaise and co-operate with local, regional or national agencies to promote local heritage appreciation in Kelso.

Geography

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

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Sept. 30, 2025 £4,451 £2,023
Sept. 30, 2024 £4,337 £3,744
Sept. 30, 2023 £5,784 £3,921
Sept. 30, 2022 £9,980 £8,823
Sept. 30, 2021 £4,300 £3,990