Country

Scotland

Charity number

SC047867

Status

Active

Registered

Oct. 27, 2017

Legal form

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'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'

The Friends provide and manage, through Music at Aden, a yearly programme of musical and theatrical performances in the park. We provide assistance in the form of organisation and volunteers in events organised by others. We serve on a range of bodies which manage the facilities and development of the Park. We provide funding to support initiatives to enhance the wildlife and natural environment in the park and assist in the development of educational initiatives in these areas. The Friends have maintained representation on the Aberdeenshire Council Development Group for Aden Country Park and assisted the Project Team working on the now complete Heritage Lottery Fund Project. Aden Craft and Gift shop, run by Friends, is open daily, and until the end of March 2025 was manned during the week by Staff and Service Users from Buchan Day Opportunities and volunteers and crafters for holidays and weekends. Since March, Volunteers and Crafters have manned the shop on a daily basis.

Objectives: The organisation's purposes are: The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science by establishing Aden Country Park as a venue for cultural activity. 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 intended by developing activities/facilities that will enhance the park and increase people?s enjoyment of the Park. The advancement of environmental protection or improvement through promoting and encouraging the local community to take part in the protection, development and enjoyment of the Park.

Areas of operation

Main operating location

Aberdeenshire

Geographical spread

A specific local point, community or neighbourhood

Finances

Nearby

• Buchan Development Partnership 0.0 mi
• Aden Community Allotment Association SCIO 0.3 mi
• Deer Heritage Initiative 0.4 mi
• St Johns Episcopal Church: New Pitsligo 0.7 mi
• Mintlaw CommUnity Events 0.5 mi

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