# Kelso Heritage Society

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC047690
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** Aug. 31, 2017
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC047690


## Contact

- **Address:** 3 Douglas Crescent, Kelso, Scottish Borders
- **Postcode:** TD5 8BB



## Activities

**Activities:** &#x27;It carries out activities or services itself&#x27;

**Purposes:** &#x27;the advancement of education&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science&#x27;

**What the charity does:** 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&#x27;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&#x27;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.






## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 30, 2025 | £4451 | £2023 | — | 0 |
| Sept. 30, 2024 | £4337 | £3744 | — | 0 |
| Sept. 30, 2023 | £5784 | £3921 | — | 0 |
| Sept. 30, 2022 | £9980 | £8823 | — | 0 |
| Sept. 30, 2021 | £4300 | £3990 | — | 0 |



