Cowal Highland Gathering
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC047875
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- Oct. 31, 2017
- Legal form
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Address
- Address
- 54-56 Hillfoot Street
Dunoon
Argyll
PA23 7DT
Contact
- Website
cowalgathering.com
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of public participation in sport','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 charity exists to promote scottish culture and heritage by hosting the Cowal Highland Gathering each year and staging the World Highland Dancing Championships and the Cowal Pipe Band CHampionships. We work with governng bodies, partners, external agencies, councils and emergency services to ensure a safe and successful event is held each year. We aim to promote and encourage participation in traditional scottish pasttimes.
Objectives: 3.1 The company's objects are: 3.1.1 To advance the arts, particularly those associated with Scottish culture. 3.1.2 To advance education and provide and/or promote training, particularly in relation to skills associated with Scottish cultural, recreational and sporting activities. 3.1.3 To provide recreational facilities and organise recreational activities, with such facilities/activities being available to members of the public at large with the object of improving their conditions of life. 3.1.4 To advance public participation in sport. 3.1.5 To advance community development. 3.1.6 To promote, establish, operate and/or support other similar schemes, which further Charitable Purposes, for the benefit of the community within the Cowan Peninsula.
Areas of operation
- Main operating location
- Argyll And Bute
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £348,852 | £329,839 | 2 | PDF 222.1 KB |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £336,437 | £333,313 | 2 | |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £328,411 | £341,455 | 2 | |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £78,816 | £77,758 | 2 | |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £78,816 | £77,758 | 1 |
Nearby
- The Meeting Place (Dunoon) 0.0 mi
- Dunoon Community Development Trust 0.0 mi
- Argyll College UHI Limited 0.1 mi
- Dunoon Argyll Pipe Band 0.1 mi
- Inspired by Autism 0.1 mi